Raymond Pettibon Knihy

Raymond Pettibon counts among his muses Henry James, Mickey Spillane, Marcel Proust, William Blake, and Samuel Beckett, and pours their mututal influence, along with a bucket of West-coast punk rock, into elegant, aggressive watercolor cartoons. This selection includes everything from city streets to alien-on-human sex, captioned, "it went on for 20 minutes instead of the required 2 because there was a live feed back home."

Exploring the intersection of art and adventure, this book delves into the lives of surfers and painters who find inspiration in the ocean's waves. It captures the thrill of surfing alongside the creative process of painting, highlighting how both activities reflect a deeper connection to nature and self-expression. Through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, the narrative celebrates the passion and freedom that come from riding waves and creating art, inviting readers to embrace their own creative journeys.