The Absurd World Of Charles Bragg

New York: Abrams. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. Hardcover. 0810907305 . B&W and Color; 10 x 10; 192 pages; Hard cover is white cloth with silver lettering on spine. Slight rubbing, bumping to boards. DJ has faint rubbing, scuffing; in a mylar cover. Front leaf has crease on upper corner. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated in color and B/W. Charles Bragg (1931 – 2017) [was an American sculptor, painter, artist and author known best for his satirical artwork. Before pursuing art, Bragg worked as a cow driver, a truck driver, a stand-up comedian, and a factory worker. He eventually settled in California, where he began his artistic career. He started by painting portraits of wealthy families, as well as offering lessons. He began to pursue his own creative work and experienced some success. His success came from the humor and satirical style of his work, which often portrayed flaws in American society. His political opinions are featured in his work. Bragg has referred to himself as a "devoted student of the human race" and an "observer." Bragg's works have been showcased in museums and exhibits around the world, and he has had work commissioned by Playboy magazine. In 1986, PBS made a documentary about him called "Charles Bragg - One of a Kind." One of Bragg's lithographs, The Screen Goddess, is featured prominently in the opening scene of the 1992 Robert Altman film, The Player. Bragg has won many awards, including the Gold Medal for the National Society of Illustrators as well as the Award of Merit from the Art Directors Guild of New York. .