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The Screaming Hand was originally designed as a brand image for the Speed Wheels line, but it quickly became the "main graphic associated with the Santa Cruz brand" and "one of the most recognizable in skateboarding history." It transcended its commercial purpose, becoming "emblematic of youth rebellion and skate culture."
" Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips: 40 Years of Surf, Skate, and Rock Art " is a definitive 208-page compilation documenting over 900 illustrations from the influential graphic designer. The book chronicles four decades of California subculture, featuring iconic works like the "Screaming Hand" and Santa Cruz Skateboards graphics. To view the collection, which is available in a digital format through the Internet Archive, visit archive.org . Surf, skate & rock art of Jim Phillips - Internet Archive
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The Screaming Hand was the crown jewel in a long and fruitful partnership between Jim Phillips and NHS, Inc., the parent company of Santa Cruz Skateboards. From 1975 to 1990, Phillips served as their art director, creating a staggering portfolio of "thousands of skateboard decks, T-shirt designs, stickers, and ads." During this time, he also created another unforgettable design: the classic Santa Cruz red dot logo. Under his direction, Santa Cruz decks became collectible artworks, each one a testament to his unique style of bold lines, vivid "bad boy and hippie themes," and "incredible detail."
The narrative weaves together "history and insight into Jim's images, revealing the life and works of this California artist." It also acknowledges the continuing legacy by including a section dedicated to his son, , who has followed in his father's footsteps as a noted artist in the same scene. Surf, skate & rock art of Jim Phillips
(ISBN: 0764319272) is a 208-page visual retrospective, first published in 2003 by Schiffer Publishing. This volume is a definitive catalog of the artist's free-lance and fine art, representing over forty years of creativity that defined the look of the American youth movement.
Perhaps his most famous contribution to popular culture is the "Screaming Hand," created in 1985. The story of its origin has become the stuff of legend. While waiting for film to be processed at a graphics house, a bored Phillips began toying with the expressive poses of his own hand. He recalls, "I held it in a clench, and it looked so expressive." This simple sketch evolved into the iconic blue hand with a mouth in its palm, screaming, with flapping tendons and what looks like a blood-stained compound fracture. Can’t copy the link right now
Surf, skate & rock art of Jim Phillips - TCDC Resource Center
This book is, quite simply, a treasure trove for anyone interested in the visual culture of the last half-century. It boasts from Phillips's long career. The scope is astonishing, covering everything from his earliest surf cartoons to his most iconic skateboard graphics and his vibrant rock concert posters. The works are not limited to these fields, though; they also include "motorcycles, health food, cartoons, T-shirts, stickers, and ad art," giving a complete picture of his creative output. The book is described as having "bold and dynamic 'bad boy' and 'hippie' themes in bright and startling colors that command your attention with incredible detail."
"Surf, Skate, & Rock Art of Jim Phillips: 40 Years of Surf, Skate, and Rock Art" is a 208-page retrospective documenting the artist's foundational work in surf, skate, and rock subcultures. Published by Schiffer Publishing, it showcases iconic designs like the Screaming Hand and Roskopp series, highlighting hand-drawn techniques that shaped California youth culture. For more details, visit Schiffer Publishing . Share public link