Book Four in Quentin Harrison’s “Record Redux Series” Hits Virtual Book Shelves Launching just in time to coincide with her 60th birthday, RECORD REDUX: MADONNA was released in mid August; soft cover on Amazon.com and in e-book format on Selz.com. Like the three Record Redux books preceding it (Spice Girls, Carly Simon and Donna Summer), Quentin’s new volume covers Madonna’s full discography from her first single in 1982, “Everybody,” to her last concert LP, 2017’s “The Rebel Heart Tour.” In addition to its rich critical content, the book serves as a stunning visual timeline that chronicles t ..read more

From passive to aggressive: a website refresh It was about time. I've had a web Gallery with NO way to offer art prints for sale. Wah-Waaah. But now I've partnered with Shopify.com to offer beautiful poster prints, fun fashion Pop Totes and other cool items (that are on the way—I just flipped the switch this weekend). Click here to check it out! And while I was at it, I freshened up the logo, and added some links to the sites where I'm applying my art to different kinds of merchandise and creative projects, like the Record Redux book series. So take a spin and enjoy. I plan to add some new wo ..read more

Quentin Harrison's next volume explores the catalog of pop’s premier provocateur: Madonna In three years, author Quentin Harrison and I have been on a steady track to bring his Record Redux Series to life. And publishing this August, we'll be releasing the fourth volume on the creative, charismatic and controversial artist Madonna. The big design question: Which version of Madonna do I create to capture the cover? Every Record Redux cover I illustrate presents a challenge for me. Whereas my typical Alter Egos are truly out-of-my-head creations, these book covers HAVE to portray not only the s ..read more

Book 3 in the Record Redux Series now on Amazon.com and Selz.com It's hard to believe that within a two year period, author Quentin Harrison and I are celebrating the completion of book #3 -- RECORD REDUX: DONNA SUMMER. Each book has truly been a labor of love, and I think it's becoming clear to people who have purchased and read these volumes that Quentin is dedicated to restoring the full legacy of these music icons. For those who live in the Atlanta area, I invite you to attend our book launch party on Thursday, January 25 at Noni's Bar & Deli in the Edgewood neighborhood. Festivities ..read more

Check out the collection at shopvida.com/collections/alteregopopart I enjoy finding new ways to apply my Alter Ego creations, the latest offered through Shop Vida, a women's fashion e-tail site that showcases apparel and accessories from independent designers. I recently set up my storefront on shopvida.com and plan to add new designs over time. Right now, I'm offering designs on a tote, clutch, cashmere silk scarves and flowy wraps. But I plan to add more designs over time and send out updates. They also offer a range of chic T-shirts and tops, so I may expand into that area as well. I order ..read more

Spring Greetings! A quick update on what's going on in Alter Ego world. Record Redux: Carly Simon has hit the (virtual) bookshelves this month on Amazon.com. The book is the first of its kind to cover the entire catalog of this music icon, whose career has spanned five decades. My favorite way to enjoy this book (and Record Redux: Spice Girls) is to go page by page and play each single and b-side. I turn to YouTube for the songs I don't have or cannot access otherwise. Quentin's sharp and insightful reviews help me listen to each song with a fresh ear -- and I appreciate the music that much mo ..read more

I'm excited to share the final cover illustration for the second book in the Record Redux series spotlighting iconic singer/songwriter Carly Simon. Written by music historian Quentin Harrison, this complete discography and critical review spanning five decades will be available from Amazon on April 10, 2017. With Quentin's first book, "Record Redux: Spice Girls" (released in July 2016), he succeeded in attracting the interest of renowned British music journalist David Sinclair to write the book's foreword. Quentin has struck gold a second time, with David Mauro providing the Carly foreword. D ..read more

Sample order page from blurb.com . CLICK ON IMAGE TO VISIT PAGE. Back in 2013 I discovered Blurb.com through a coworker. I always wanted to offer a collection of Alter Egos in a coffee table format, and Blurb makes it incredibly easy to do so. I created a 30-page prototype and was impressed by the printing quality, vibrant color and paper stock. Now a couple of years later, I have expanded the book to 54 pages, featuring 50+ of my favorite characters. I've also added a little back story on the inspiration behind the pieces. The book comes in three different formats: • Ebook compatible with Am ..read more

My last post about the book (and coolest project collaboration to date) "Record Redux: Spice Girls" touched on the greater book series to which this first volume belongs and serves as the kick-off. I'll say again how thankful I am to be a part of this project; not only as a designer but as a music lover. Starting with the Spice Girls — and now shifting to Carly Simon for book #2 — I've already been exposed to corners of their respective music catalogues I hadn't known before. It's truly a fascinating course in music appreciation. And Quentin's commentaries, both written and shared with me in c ..read more

Last year through a mutual friend, I met Quentin Harrison, a talented music journalist and historian who was seeking a designer and illustrator to work on his first published book. That in itself piqued my interest; when I learned the subject matter focused on the Spice Girls," I knew I wanted in! The book, "Record Redux: Spice Girls," launched on July 8, 2016, to coincide with the 20th anniversary debut of their first UK single, "Wannabe." Quentin has served up the first ever complete discography of the Spice Girls, tracking their movements in music — both as a group and as solo artists — ove ..read more