The Universe of Peter Max by Peter Max

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The visual autobiography of one of America’s most beloved pop artists. The Universe of Peter Max gathers more than 200 stunning photographs and artwork reproductions alongside 50 personal essays in which Max reveals his artistic philosophy, his inspirations, and the behind-the-scenes stories of his most famous projects.

Born in Berlin in 1937 and raised across Shanghai, Israel, and Paris before settling in New York, Peter Max pioneered the bold, swirling “Cosmic ’60s” aesthetic — the radiant stars, sunsets, and dreamlike figures that came to define the psychedelic pop art movement. This 288-page memoir traces the evolution of an unmistakable style, from his early days to his collaborations with musicians and celebrities.

Radiant, optimistic, and utterly personal, The Universe of Peter Max is essential reading for art lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone who grew up with Max’s unforgettable images — a beautiful journey through the life and mind of an artist who painted the cosmos in colour.

The Universe of Peter Max is the visual autobiography of one of America’s most beloved pop artists. Born in Berlin in 1937 and raised across Shanghai, Israel, and Paris before settling in New York, Peter Max pioneered the bold, swirling “Cosmic ’60s” aesthetic — the radiant stars, sunsets, and dreamlike figures that came to define the psychedelic pop art movement.

This 288-page memoir gathers more than 200 stunning photographs and artwork reproductions alongside 50 personal essays in which Max reveals his artistic philosophy, his inspirations, and the behind-the-scenes stories of his most famous projects. From his early days to his collaborations with musicians and celebrities, the book traces the evolution of an unmistakable style.

Radiant, optimistic, and utterly personal, The Universe of Peter Max is essential reading for art lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone who grew up with Max’s unforgettable images. A beautiful journey through the life and mind of an artist who painted the cosmos in colour.