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L.A. Taco Book of the Year 2012: Every Man Is My Enemy by Skinner

Looking at just one of Skinner's epic drawings can induce paranoid hallucinations, paging through an entire book is a potential life-changing experience. Skinner's diverse influences such as classic comic books, heavy metal music, ancient myths and legends, outcasts and lunatics all come together in this book in a way that needs to be experienced in person. You need to hold this book in your hand and study drawing after drawing of kaleidoscopic madness to appreciate just how warped this Skinner guy really is; and how insanely talented. The reason this is our book of the year is because you can't replicate it by browsing Skinner's, or anyone else's website. Published by Gingko Press & Zerofriends, it's available from Skinner's website, which also has tons of bizarre posters and other great holiday shopping items. Some additional preview images below...

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