Quartz Press

Possibly the funniest book in all of art history, this much-anticipated book is now available to purchase in a limited edition print run.

Art director and illustrator Chris Barker started a viral phenomenon on Twitter with his series of hilarious and irreverent artwork of UK light entertainment from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s mashed up with famous artworks from across the centuries. If you watched any TV in the UK during this period, you will love this book.

With a foreword by journalist and author Caitlin Moran.

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13 of Chris Barker’s best hilarious artwork mashups featuring classic British TV mashed-up with famous artworks – now in a limited edition calendar! Ships to the UK in time for Christmas :)

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"Brilliant" – Dara Ó Briain
"Genius" – Caitlin Moran

Imagine if Dali painted Delboy. Basil Fawlty by John Constable. A “Two Rénes” spin on the Two Ronnies by Magritte. Frank Spencer by Edvard Munch. Kenny Everett's Cupid Stunt in the best possible taste at the Folies Bergère by Toulouse-Lautrec… and much more.

Classic British TV shows come back to life in this new book, but with a twist – reimagined as if painted by famous artists.

Art director and illustrator Chris Barker started a viral phenomenon on Twitter with his series of hilarious and irreverent artwork of UK light entertainment from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s mashed up with famous artworks from across the centuries. If you watched any TV in the UK during this period, you will love this book. Featuring 71 artworks, and a cast you will recognise, but as you’ve never seen them before. With a foreword by Caitlin Moran.

The book is printed to art gallery standards; hardback, section-sewn, and printed full colour throughout on quality archival paper.

Pre-order this limited edition hardback book now for delivery in time for Christmas (UK addresses).

Get the book (there's a calendar too!) here:

https://shop.printtrail.com/product/chris-barker-brush-strokes-book/

Possibly the funniest book in all of art history.

"Brilliant" – Dara Ó Briain

Art director and illustrator Chris Barker started a viral phenomenon on Twitter with his series of hilarious and irreverent artwork of UK light entertainment from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s mashed up with famous artworks from across the centuries. If you watched any TV in the UK during this period, you will love this book. Featuring 71 artworks, and a cast you will recognise, but as you’ve never seen them before. With a foreword by Caitlin Moran.

Pre-order this limited edition hardback book now for delivery in time for Christmas (UK addresses).

https://shop.printtrail.com/product/chris-barker-brush-strokes-book/