Jim Shaw. Thrift Store Paintings and Dreams
Two compelling publications by the renowned Los Angeles artist and former Destroy All Monsters band member (b. 1952). (1) Thrift Store Paintings: Paintings Found in Thrift Stores. Hollywood, Heavy Industry Publications, 1990. Softcover, 29 x 23 cm, 199 pp. Published by Ed Ruscha's imprint. Features a selection of Shaw's legendary collection of artworks by anonymous amateurs, an ongoing project since 1974.
(2) Dreams. Santa Monica, Smart Art Press, 1995. This is the scarce first edition. Softcover, 20.2 x 14.7 cm, 288 pp., ills. in b/w. Features 143 'Dream Drawings' executed between 1993 and 1995 with a visual depiction of Shaw's nocturnal experiences on one page, and a diary-like description on the adjoining page. Both books in mint state. (total 2)