Jamie Hewlett (40th Edition)

Explore the vibrant world of contemporary pop culture with "Jamie Hewlett (40th Edition)". From the legendary Tank Girl to the groundbreaking animated band Gorillaz, Jamie Hewlett's artistic journey is a testament to creativity and innovation. Hewlett's work spans from hip hop influences to zombie slasher movies, capturing the zeitgeist since the mid-1990s. Co-creator of the iconic Tank Girl comic and Gorillaz, Hewlett has made waves globally, with Gorillaz topping charts, touring the world, and amassing millions of streams and record sales. Hewlett’s collaborations with Damon Albarn include the elaborate staging of the Chinese novel Monkey: Journey to the West, featuring circus acrobats, Shaolin monks, and Chinese singers. Named Designer of the Year by the Design Museum in London in 2006, and a BAFTA winner in 2009, Hewlett’s influence continues to grow. The 2015 exhibition The Suggestionists at the Saatchi Gallery showcased a new direction in his work. This special edition, celebrating TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary, updates Hewlett’s first major monograph with 30 new pieces. Featuring over 400 artworks, this book captures Hewlett’s creative journey, celebrating a polymath artist who defies categorization. Dive into the stories, characters, strips, and sketches that define Jamie Hewlett’s exceptional artistic legacy.