BJ and Da Dogs

by Ben Jones, Paper Rad, Dan Nadel (Editor)

Half artist's book, half graphic novel, this volume combines photographs, drawings, prints, and junk by the art collective Paper Rad: Jessica Ciocci, her brother Jacob, and their friend Ben Jones, with two graphic novellas (Spaceballz and Alfe) by Jones. The work of the group, which has a rabid underground following, synthesizes popular material from television, comics, video games, and advertising, and explodes with color, feeling, and good humor. This book, the first to be created and designed by Paper Rad, is sure to be a collector's item, as it explores the world of one of the most vibrant and original collectives making artwork today.

Genres: Comics, Art, Graphic Novels, Photography

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2005

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Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book isn't very consistent, but when it's incredible, it's incredible in a way that is absolutely unlike any other sort of incredible. I'm very glad this exists.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comics in the book is good.

[Conant · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book ever created. This changed pretty much everything about me. Paper Rad is one of the best art collectives, I wish they were still around and making the same amazing art that appears in this collection.

[frankie · Rating 5 out of 5]

i enjoyed the concept of inconsistency but tying it all back together. loved the art style and jokes

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I made my begin to harness the world's magic and make it my own.

[Brendan Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best thing I've ever read in my whole life.

[Dave-O · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben Jones is a genius.

[Mark Desrosiers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quoth Kay Nine the Robotic Space Dog: "Mind is the slayer of the real."

[peetr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend you find this book and read/look at it. It will blow your brain out. sideways.