Harmony Korine

Mike Mills

Aaron Rose

Chris Johanson

Alex Baker

Mark Gonzales

Victoria Lynn

Barry McGee

Shepard Fairey

Ryan McGinness

Ed Templeton

Margaret Kilgallen

Alexander Rodchenko

Jorge Macchi

Christian Strike

The greatest cultural accomplishments in history have never been the result of the brainstorms of marketing men, corporate focus groups or any homogenized methods; they have always happened organically. More often than not, these manifestations have been the result of a few like-minded people coming together to create something new and original for no other purpose than a common love of doing it. In the 1990s, a loose-knit group of American artists and creators, many just out of their teens, began their careers in just such a way. Influenced by the popular underground youth subcultures of the day, such as skateboarding, graffiti, street fashion and independent music, artists like Shepard Fairey, Mark Gonzales, Spike Jonze, Margaret Kilgallen, Mike Mills, Barry McGee, Phil Frost, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine and Ed Templeton began to create art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Many had no formal training and almost no conception of the inner workings of the art world. They learned their crafts through practice, trial and error, and good old-fashioned innovation. Not since the Beat Generation have we seen a group of creative individuals with such a unified aesthetic sense and varied cultural facets. The world of art has been greatly affected by their accomplishments as have the worlds of fashion, music, literature, film, and, ironically, athletics. Beautiful Losers is a retrospective celebration of this spirit, with hundreds of artworks by over two dozen artists, from precursors like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Larry Clark, to more recent adherents Ryan McGinness, KAWS and Geoff McFetridge. Work in all conceivable mediums is included, plus reproductions of reams of ephemera. The accompanying essays are contributed by a half-dozen writers who have championed these beautiful losers from the start. This paperback reprint includes more pages, more images, an exhibition checklist, installation shots from a variety of exhibitions and an interview with Beautiful Losers advocate Agnes B.

Contemporary Art & Street Culture

Beautiful Losers

Jack Hanley

Sean Kennerly

Text by Aaron Rose. Contributions by Sean Kennerly, Jack Hanley.

Please Listen I Have Something to Tell You about what is

Spike Jonze

Sofia Coppola

Tom Sachs

Jim Jarmusch

Andrea Rosen

Abalos & Enguita

Young, Sleek, And Full Of Hell

Martin T. Stockel

Auto Fundamentals leads students through the study of the design, construction, and operation of all major automotive systems. Each system is approached starting with basic theory; then information is added until the system is complete. This "building-block" approach helps students gain full understanding of components and systems. Content promotes the development of pride in the trade and an awareness of the importance of the professional automotive technician. An entire chapter is devoted to exploring career opportunities and the ways and means of obtaining additional training in automotive technology. This edition is up-to-date with the most recent advances in the automotive field, including computer-controlled transmissions, air bag systems, and R-134a refrigerant recovery. -- Emphasis on safety with clearly marked warnings. -- Uses hundreds of color-coded illustrations with descriptive captions to enhance and reinforce concepts along with a low reading level for ease of comprehension. -- Comprehensive content provides a solid foundation for continuing education in automotive service and repair. -- All chapters include Objectives, Summary, Key Terms, and Review Questions.

How and Why of the Design, Construction, and Operation of Automobiles, Applicable to All Makes and Models

Instructor's Manual for Auto Fundamentals

Martin W. Stockel

Organized to follow the textbook on a chapter-by-chapter basis, providing questions to help the student review the material presented in the chapter. This supplement is a consumable resource, designed with perforated pages so that a given chapter can be removed and turned in for grading or checking.

Auto Diagnosis, Service, and Repair

Chris Johanson

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