The Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes: The Art of Alan Aldridge

This gorgeous book accompanied Aldridge's retrospective at the Design Museum in London in 2008, an exhibit which The Sunday Times called, "The trip of a lifetime." It chronicles his improbable life from the London east end docks as a poor child who fled from home and school at the age of 14 to becoming the "God of Graphics" in swinging '60's London as visual consultant to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and even Andy Warhol.He visually designed a generation, from his iconic "Beatles Illustrated Lyrics" books to his internationally acclaimed and lushly illustrated children's books, especially "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast" and its sequels, his Grammy-nominated Elton John album cover for "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy", to his novel, "The Gnole" , the trademark Hard Rock Cafe and House of Blues logos, to current projects involving animation and computers to enchant children and parents alike. Still going full-speed ahead at age 70, Alan Aldridge is a creative powerhouse with no signs of slowing down. Enjoy the trip!

first time I came across Alan's illustrations was in the seventies when I was a teenager and I just bought a guitar book with Beatles songs, years later I actually learned more about the artist. Finally gave up on the guitar but his illustrations have always inspired me ( now a graphic designer ). Just purchased this book and it came with Alan's signature on the front page

BEAUTIFUL CREATIVE BOOK FULL OF PSYCHEDELIC IMAGES ! COMPLETELY SURREAL AND SURREALISTIC !I LOVE THE GREAT ART OF ALAN ALDRIDGE !I LOVE HIS FLUORESCENT DRAWINGS AND IMAGERY ! JUST MAGNIFICENT !!!

It was just what I wanted, priced right and I have it in my collection.

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Very interesting and fun book! It contains many colorful examples of his artwork, and also contains some interesting stories about his life. I had never heard of Alan Aldridge before buying this book, but I'm very happy with my purchase!

a title i was expecting for long. if you like psychedelic art this is a must from one of its main characters

Harkens back to the psychedelic 60's with colorful images and artwork. Great and interesting way to reminisce. The overall concept is riviting.

this book is fantastic! it makes an interesting read as well as the amazing art work. I recommend this book for anyone, even if you are not a hippi or the Beatles lover as there is so much more to it!

Amazing, unusual book. A delight to look through. Well packaged and excellent delivery speed.

averagely interesting. received in good time.

Great, simply a great and gourgeous book in perfect conditions.

brings back memories