Peter Max, "America's Painter Laureate," is one of the world's most popular contemporary artists and this beautiful coffee table book shows you exactly why. From his iconic psychedelic "cosmic" paintings of the 60s through his more recent and magnificent Statue of Liberty series, Max's paintings, drawings, graphics, posters and products are represented in over 40 international museums and 50 major galleries worldwide. His work has been created and used to honor Bill Clinton's first presidential inaugural, promote environmental issues as a U.S. postage stamp, used as concert staging and in hundreds of other ways. The book also discusses Max's unique life which began with his boyhood in China. Charles Riley II. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Hardcover. 240 pages.