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Author Troll, Ray, 1954-

Title Rapture of the deep : the art of Ray Troll / with an introduction by Brad Matsen and commentary by the artist ; foreword by David James Duncan
Published Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, 2004. ; London

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 W'BOOL  760.92 Tro/Rot  AVAILABLE
Description iv, 133 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Contents The art of Ray Troll -- Alaska -- Stream of consciousness -- Dancing to the fossil record -- Fish storm on the Amazon -- Sharks and their relatives
Summary "Rapture of Deep celebrates Ray Troll's vision with legendary works including "Spawn Till You Die," "Life's a Fish and Then You Fry," and "Bassackwards," in which fish use money, liquor, and literature as bait to lure humans. Though Ray's mind is anything hut linear, the images in this book are organized thematically: Alaska, including works influenced by native art; fish and fishing; paleontology; the Amazon; and sharks. Troll's running commentary reveals the thought and inspiration behind his art and illuminates the fish, people, and other creatures inhabiting these pieces. Writer Brad Matsen, Troll's longtime coconspirator, adds a lively introduction to the art and life of his "sole brother," in which the energy of their collaboration in words and images comes alive on a road trip down the Pacific Coast."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Subject Troll, Ray, 1954- -- Catalogs.
Fishes in art -- Catalogs.
Genre/Form Catalogs.
LC no. 2004004208
ISBN 0520239474 hardback
Other Titles Art of Ray Troll