I have to confess that I love a good book illustration project.
I almost forgot this one… but ran across this little gem the other day while reaching for my favorite beach read…
The Anthology of Really Important Modern Poetry
Another tongue-in-cheek publication from Quirk Books, from 2012. A very witty tome with the political overtones of the time. Here’s the back-cover:
Modern Poetry Anthology Back Cover
The following images are scanned from the actual book:
Donald Trump Hedcut
“I make great deals. That is what I do” — Donald Trump
The authors were ahead of the curve in their commentary, I feel.
Mariah Carey Hedcut
An icon of recent memory, heading her own chapter
Sarah Palin Hedcut
An icon of a fading memory
Joe Biden Hedcut
Joe.
Tommy Lee Hedcut
Portrait of Tommy Lee.
Sigh! The 1990’s were so Young and Innocent!
I kinda miss those days…