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Due to the success of The Sm;)e Book and demand for more, authors db Burkeman and Rich Browd invite you to celebrate the smiley face's 60 year impact on art, music, pop and counter culture with the second book in the series, Sm;)e again... In the history of graphic design, there is no other symbol that has ever held such a duality-used simultaneously as both a positive mainstream driver and a counterculture subverter of that very mainstream. Sm;)e again... showcases an even more impressive collection of the world's most potent visual communicators! Introduction from the legendary Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim. Artists featured:Aurel SchmidtBANKSYBarry McGeeChapman BrothersChris JohansonDestroy All MonstersDavid ShrigleyErik Foss Fred TomaselliGerhard RichterJames JoyceJim JarmuschJosh ReamesKenny ScharfLucas PriceMarilyn MinterMaurizio Cattelan/Pierpaolo FerrariMisaki KawaiNate LowmanRichard PhillipsVelvet UndergroundRob PruittScout ZabinskiStephen PowersStuart StempleTalking HeadsWendy WhiteUgo RondinoneUFO

The Sm;)e Book is for anyone who appreciates the most iconic image of joy - the smileyFor those who love cheeky culture jamming and logo flippingShowcases works by fine artists and graphic designs by bringing together an extraordinary collection of art in the form of the smileyThe two creators of this book come from very different worlds and backgrounds, but found a common bond though their love of art & designBoth the author and designer of this book have deeply rooted cultural backgrounds in DJing, subcultural production, and visual art where the smiley has held personal significance10% of the proceeds from the book’s sales will go directly to the charity Skateistan to empower at-risk children through skateboarding and education