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"Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips" is a retrospective highlighting over four decades of the artist's influential graphics for Santa Cruz Skateboards, rock posters, and surf art. The collection features iconic designs like the "Screaming Hand" and deck graphics for legends such as Rob Roskopp. For more information, visit the official Schiffer Publishing site.

Born in 1944, Jim Phillips is widely regarded as one of the most influential graphic artists in action sports history. Living and working in Santa Cruz, California, Phillips drew deep inspiration from the local beach lifestyle, which seamlessly bridged the worlds of surfing and skating. His career highlights include: Jim Phillips "The Screaming Hand" "Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips"

3. Rock: The Punk Gig Posters

You cannot mention Jim Phillips without the dead Kennedy's. His collaboration with the punk band is legendary. The bootleg aesthetic—the collage of horror, satire, and aggressive reds and blacks—was perfected by Phillips. Any PDF representing his 40 years would include the Frankenchrist poster and the iconic DK logo. Format: Typically a large hardcover (approx 9" x 12")

• Format: Typically a large hardcover (approx 9" x 12"). You need the large format to see the intricate details of the pen work.
• Page Count: Usually ranges between 250–300 pages.
• Image Quality: Schiffer Publishing is known for high-quality color reproduction. The colors are vibrant, specifically the famous "Santa Cruz Red" and deep ocean blues.
• Text Content: The book balances images with commentary. Phillips often tells the story behind a specific drawing (e.g., "I drew this on a napkin at a diner in 1985...").