The Small Stakes

Jason Munn, the one man operation behind the innovative design studio The Small Stakes (named after his favourite song) has produced a beautiful book containing 188 pages of stunning band posters. Whether you're a fan of music, graphic design, or both, this a visually sumptuous book that showcases a great cross-section of Munn's screen prints.

Published by the wonderful Chronicle Books, this is a glorious celebration of the not-so-humble band poster. There has always been a link between music and art, with gig posters becoming an integral part of the 'scene' in the 1960s. Munn's posters are unique in their conceptual, simplistic elegance, and widely appreciated for perfectly evoking each artist or band's character and distinctive sound. With a foreword by Death Cab for Cutie's bassist Nicolas Harmer, an interview conducted by prolific poster artist Jay Ryan, and 6-colour printing that showcases metallic silver and gold, this book is a beautiful celebration of art and music.