Heart and Torch: Rick Griffin's Transcendence #[nn]

Published in 2007 by Laguna Art Museum in association with Gingko Press, this handsome volume celebrates the visionary work of Rick Griffin, whose bearded, red-toned portrait commands the cover above a vibrant strip of his kaleidoscopic artwork — surf imagery, cosmic designs, and richly detailed illustrations that span his remarkable career. The cover alone hints at the breadth and ambition of Griffin's output, from sun-drenched California shores to transcendent, otherworldly compositions. A genuinely compelling survey for anyone drawn to the intersection of counterculture art, surf culture, and visionary illustration.