The Mind and Times of Reg Mombassa by Murray Waldren

Description
Author: Murray Waldren
Publisher: HarperCollins
Place Published: Pymble, New South Wales
Year: 2009
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 432 pages
Illustrations: Colour illustrations throughout
ISBN: 9780732287894
Type of Book: Australian Art / Biography / Music / Pop Culture

A vibrant and richly illustrated biography of Reg Mombassa, one of Australia’s most distinctive creative figures. Written by Murray Waldren, The Mind and Times of Reg Mombassa explores Mombassa’s extraordinary life and career across music, visual art, design and popular culture.

Best known as a founding member of Mental As Anything and for his instantly recognisable artwork for Mambo, Reg Mombassa has helped shape the visual language of modern Australian pop culture. This substantial volume combines biography, cultural history and striking colour illustrations, offering insight into his humour, imagination, politics, music and unmistakable artistic style.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Condition
Used, near fine. A very clean and well-preserved copy with only minimal signs of previous handling. Large heavy book.

Why You’ll Love It
A wonderful title for collectors of Australian art, music history and popular culture. This is an essential book for fans of Reg Mombassa, Mambo graphics, Mental As Anything, Australian pop art and distinctive creative biographies.