Art Book Contemporary Krampus Unleashes the Holiday Demon
Debi Moore
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Finally, after years of second-class status behind Santa, Krampus is getting his due. He’s making appearances in movies, showing up in parades, and now a new book entitled Contemporary Krampus is heading our way that displays the Krampus-themed art of 70 artists from around the world.
With an introduction by author Mike Drake, who curated the collection, Contemporary Krampus: A Modern Look at an Ancient Legend features art by Melissa Ciccocioppo, Peter Skullkid, Asia Erickson, Eric G. Salisbury, Angus Oblong, Tareque Powaday, and more. It arrives on October 21st from Phrenology Press – just in time for the Halloween and Christmas shopping seasons.
This 8-1/2″ x 11″ tome is printed using luxuriant hi-gloss stock and contains a hefty 124 pages. It’s both the perfect gift for those on your naughty and nice lists and an indispensable addition to any library. Get more info from the synopsis below, and if you want to join the discussion on social media, use the hashtag #Krampus4ever.
Synopsis:
For the 1st time ever, Contemporary Krampus: A Modern Look at an Ancient Legend gathers diverse artists from around the globe to create new images of Krampus. From renowned artists like Angus Oblong to up-and-comers like Peter Skullkid, each image has been hand-selected by curator of curiosities and Krampus aficionado Mike Drake.
Behold the wages of sin as naughty and misbehaving children are beaten, shackled, and shoved into Krampus’ basket to be carried off. Gather your gingerbread, sharpen a candy cane, secure the windows, bolt the door, boil the cocoa, summon all your courage, and let the artists of Contemporary Krampus show you what lurks in the shadows on cold winter nights.
Photo credit: Peter Keehn
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