Indie Rock Poster Book

by Andy J. Miller, Yellow Bird Project

From the authors of the popular Indie Rock Coloring Book , this poster book is a colorful celebration of indie rock music and art. Showcasing original artwork by thirty of today's cutting-edge illustratorsincluding Mike Perry, Deanne Cheuk, Jeremyville, Andy J. Miller, and morethis poster collection is inspired by classic indie rock songs of each artist's choosing. Featuring such favorite indie rock acts as the Bon Iver, Devendra Banhart, and Iron & Wine, this book is a must-have for indie art and music fans. Plus, it's all for a good royalties go to the host of admirable charities supported by Yellow Bird Project.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Music

30 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2011

About the author

Andy J. Miller (AKA Andy J. Pizza) is an illustrator, podcaster and speaker living and working in Columbus, OH. Andy is the creator of the Creative Pep Talk podcast and The Indie Rock Coloring Book. He's illustrated for the likes of Google, Nickelodeon, Converse, Smart Car, Sony and many more.

Reviews

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of my favorite songs/bands coupled with posters/drawings that represent specific songs. Sometimes you can guess the song title by looking at the poster before looking at the title panel (Sufjan Stevens' excellent coming-of-age anthem "Chicago") and other times it was not immediately ascertainable but made 100% sense in hindsight (Stars' "My Ex-Lover is Dead", which is one of the most haunting ballads of the 2000s).

The most famous Bloc Party (my all-time favorite band) sweeper is represented, as is works by Bright Eyes, Davendra Banhart, long-defunct Neutral Milk Hotel, The National, The Dears and the super-couple Belle & Sebastian (definitely worth following on social media).

I was starting to wonder where Iron & Wine and Wolf Parade were, but they were included near the end. Was only sad to see Arcade Fire and New Pornographers. Was also surprised to not find an Interpol selection as their ethereal songs are perfect for this sort of project.

[Vanessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was underwhelmed by this book. It was fun listening to the songs while looking at the posters, but I do not think many of the posters really evoked the same feelings as the songs. I think more variety from the artists would have also helped. Most of the posters were in very similar styles. I don't know very much about the Yellow Bird Project, which might have affected my opinion.

[jimtown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun fundraising activity created up by the Yellow Bird Project which combines two types of art. Chosen poster artist were given the task of creating a poster that could be used on t-shirts as they imagine it for a selected song of an independent artist. They added a little bit about how they were inspired by the song they chose to create the image they put on their poster. This in not the first creative venture the YBP has used in fundraising. They also made a coloring book. Quick to read.

[Kaila · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 pages in, I'm in love. Definitely adding to my BUY list.

[Artie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reminded me of RayGun magazine from the early 90s. I probably would have liked it even more if I was familiar with any of these bands.

[Olympia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to go to flat stock every year and the caliber of art on display there is so much better than what’s in this book.

[Sarah Goldberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those things where I feel less like I "read" something and more like I "looked at" it. I was surprised to find out that most of these posters weren't made for concerts and instead illustrate the artist's ideas about a given song. I enjoyed most of the commentary and found a few artists whose work I want to see more of.

[Maisie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The posters are quite cool!

[Cagne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I often don't give songs' lyrics the required attention, this book is a nice exercise in comparing texts, artwork and an artist's explanation.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must be old. I don't recognize any of these songs or bands, but whatever, the posters are fun to look at and this series of books is for The Yellow Bird Project charities.

[Rambling Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

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