This new monograph by artist and designer Jason Hill is a 50-year visual feast, cataloging an inspiring collection of art, design, illustration and photography, spanning the years 1970–2020. Many rare examples of visual art and design ephemera are beautifully represented alongside thirty engaging chapters, with a narrative arc boldly written from an artist’s point of view. 

One Cool Life is an essential reference guide to West Coast visual style and culture, seen through the lens of various subcultural movements. Skateboard zines from the 80s are displayed alongside rock posters from the 90s. A variety of art exhibitions are beautifully documented, with pages dedicated to the photography of modernist architecture. Commercial art and illustration projects are presented along with folios of contemporary California branding and product design. Cutting-edge experiments in visual language are included, with some thought-provoking lessons on creativity.

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