Mark Ryden: Pinxit Hardcover – December 1, 2011

The reproductions are excellent and include drawings that were done to plan the paintings. ( As an artist I am always interested in seeing the process.) The articles consider Ryden's work from many angles and are generally informative without drifting too far into art speak. The main bodies of the artist's work are included here, and the reader can follow the development of Ryden's imagery as he progresses from one theme to another.Some may find the imagery disturbing or sacrilegious, but I don't think that is the artist's intent. He seems to be questioning all belief systems including consumerism, materialism, religion and mysticism by creating awkward encounters their between pop culture representatives. The results are often humorous, but when considered more carefully they allude to feelings of loss and bewilderment. What appears initially to be a twisted version of a greeting card or an illustration in a children's book, becomes an expression of spiritual unrest.

This beautiful and very large book offers the reader detailed images of the artwork of Mark Ryden. The book is divided into several sections, and each has an introduction by a different author. The text in this book is in English, French and German. The sections are:Preface The Artists Statement - Mark RydenIntroduction"Horror Vacui: Mark Ryden's Intricate World" - Kristine McKennaWorks, Old and New"In the Pink of the Carnivalesque" - Debra J ByrneIncludes: Slayer, Grey Animal, The Butcher Bunny, Blood, Sweat, Tears, The CreatrixThe Meat Show"At Play in the Slaughterhouse of American Pop" - Carlo McCormickIncludes: The Debutante, The Ecstacy of Cecelia, Inside Sue, Snow WhiteBunnies and Bees"Tracing the Connections Between Bunnies, Bees and Abe Lincoln" - Mike McGeeIncludes: Sophia's Mercurial Water, The Last Rabbit, The Magic Circus, The RingmasterThe Blood Show"Crimson Tide: The Blood Paintings" - Kristine McKennaIncludes: Fountain, Wound, WeepingThe Tree Show"Mark Ryden's Return to Nature" - Holly MyersIncludes: Ghost Girl, The Apology, Dodecahedron Window, Allegory of the Four Elements, Yoshi, The Tree of LifeThe Snow Yak"Mark Ryden and the Snow Yak" - Kristen AndersonIncludes: Long Yak, Heaven, Abominable, Grotto of the Old Mass, Snow YakThe Gay 90's"Searching for the Mystical in the Physical" - Amanda ErlansonIncludes: Incarnation, Pink Lincoln, The Piano Man, The Parlour - Allegory of Magic, Quintessence, and Diving Mystery, Awakening the MoonAppendix"Finding Ryden" - Yoshitomo NaraThe included artworks that I have mentioned are just a sample of the many paintings found in each section. Each section also has full page details from some of the paintings and there are several multi-page fold-outs included as well. Those familiar with Ryden's work may be familiar with some of the titles mentioned above, and some are familiar with his images and may not know the titles. For those more familiar with the images, in this book you will find big eyed children, suffering stuffed animals, many faces of Abe Lincoln, cuts of meat, pale ghostly girls, sinister liquids, unknown beasts, and many wonders that cannot be explained (by me). Ryden lovers will be captivated by the large detail images, they are beautiful.

If you know this artist, you'll be pleased to find such a rich compendium of his work. The oversize dimensions makes it possible to appreciate the beautiful creepiness of his paintings, which are often very large scale. If you've had the experience of seeing the originals in a gallery, this is an entertaining reminder. If not, it's still a weird and fun art adventure. Great for a gift.

Another great Taschen XXL monograph. Fans of Ryden this is a must purchase in this beautifully constructed book, amazing quality paper and color accuracy.Most comprehensive publication on Ryden to date!

This is my second Pinxit book, yes I am a die hard Ryden fan that bought the limited edition version. I am madly in love with my limited edition copy (which is even bigger than this one!), but am scared to have anyone breathe on it. I bought this "unlimited edition" so that I could feel safe letting friends flip through it, rather than risking any damage to my signed copy.I was very pleased when I recieved my copy last week, it is almost as beautiful as the original, Taschen really puts out a stunning product. Even at $69.00 it is an incredible value, so the reduced $40 price on Amazon is practically a steal (the original was $1,000)! While not as big as the limited, its generous size and fabric cover will undoubtably impress. Every Ryden fan and art lover should have this in their library. The original is probably the most exquisite art book in the universe, version 2.0 is a close second! Go buy this book!!!!!

This is a beautiful book; I'm so glad that it's in my library now. There are so many paintings of Ryden's suberbly printed with large detail prints and triple page foldouts to enjoy. There are also sketches and drawings for the final paintings which really give a sense of the artist's process. His work merits and demands careful observation so it is a pleasure to spend time enjoying each piece.

Ordered this book and received it today. I am mid-way through and am very pleased. I am glad that there is an affordable version of this book. It is a large, heavy book, which is not common for Mark Ryden's work. I have the Blood Book and it is tiny in comparison.What I love about this book is the size. You get to see the artwork details.It also has some works that are a 4 page fold out. If you are a fan of Mark Ryden, get this book before the price goes up, which it always does.

I love Mark Rydens art so naturally I just had to have the book, however when I got it there was light little scratch marks on. I'll live I was just sorta disappointed.

最高です。古本ですが、日本で買えてほんとに良かった！　縦40センチ近くあるので絵の細部までよくわかります。

Volume strepitoso, di ottima fattura, che raccoglie quasi vent'anni di carriera di Mark Ryden, intervallati da una selezione di saggi che aiutano il lettore ad approfondire le tematiche e l'estetica delle opere incluse nel libro.Imperdibile.

No aptos para quien no tengan fuerza ni espacio para colocarlo ya que es enorme de tamaño y pesadoJajajajajaEl libro es cómo llamarlo más que precioso es maravillosoHe pedido muchossssss libros de aquí y sin duda este es el mejor

I bought this book for my 19 year old daughter as a Christmas gift, knowing that she had studied Mark Ryden at college and loved his work. When the Amazon box arrived I actually struggled to pick it up thinking that there must have been multiple items inside. As I folded back the cardboard flaps and peered inside, however, I was instead gobsmacked to see this solitary masterpiece in all its glory!The hardback baby-pink cover with beautiful gold embossing was enough to tell me that the contents were going to be something to look forward to; but it wasn't until I actually held the book that the sheer dimensions and weight became obvious to me.Excited by what I'd seen so far, I carefully leafed through some of its large pages of stunningly colourful prints - totally mesmerised by the quirkiness of Ryden's instantly recognisable style. I had picked a winner - my daughter was going to love me forever and Pinxit would have pride of place in her considerable book collection. Christmas morning did not prove me wrong!In summary, this incredible collection of the work of Mark Ryden is a joy to behold - even for an art novice like me. It is fantastic value for money for such quality and entertainment value and is definitely something which will be enjoyed time and again over many years to come. Highly recommended.

I only recently discovered the art of Mark Ryden and was immediately taken by his style and vision...his art is unique and addictive! I found this book enormously entertaining and thought provoking as well as inspirational to other artists such as myself!This book is huge! It truly is a work of art in itself!Just a fantastic buy and an incredible bargain!If you are looking for a great collection of Mr. Ryden's amazing illustrations,this is it...look no further!