Daddy-O's Book of Big-Ass Art

Worked with Daddy-O on his first book, Iguana Heads and Texas Tales. Meeting Daddy-O was life-changing. He was the total Texan. I was flattered when he asked if I could contribute some thoughts on my favorite of his paintings, which lives on my living room mantle, all nine feet of it. This is the book to get for the lowdown on Bob. My friends overseas are gonna love this. The reproductions are gorgeous as are the essays. Daddy-O left us Christmas Eve 2019. I miss him as he was always there for a snicker and a tall tale. Hardback. Priced to sell. A loving, living tribute. Buy this SOB now!

This book is a true labor of love. It features a series of essays, written by friends and writers, capturing Daddy-O’s style, his creativity, the monumental pieces that he contributed, and how his native Texas influenced his style. It is a beautiful compilation of his history, family, and creations, including paintings, photography, and outsized sculpture. From some of his most famous pieces including Thirteen Cowgirls to his giant cowboy boots sculpture to his 40-foot-long iguana sculpture once atop the Lone Star Café in New York City, and other work shown at museums from the Whitney Museum to the de Menil Collection.In one essay, a contributor refers to Daddy-O as “Davy Crockett gone to MoMa,” which seems pretty accurate given his larger-than-life flair and down-home roots, which are reflective in his art.​The BOOK OF BIG-ASS ART is a gorgeous homage to a man who clearly loved what he did and the major impact he had on those who knew him and appreciate his art. I am enjoying perusing the pages and I can’t wait to see some of his sculptures out there in the wild.

A fantastic tribute to a true American original.

Before I paged through this eye-opening read, I was under the impression that I knew something about the Daddy-O and his art. Wrong-O! The essays and the artistry and the reminiscing by dozens of Bob's friends and collectors are why you'll find yourself paging through this sumptuous coffee table classic again and again, just like me!

Lots of fun facts and behind the scenes info

Great pictures

High quality book, writing and images. The book brings Bob Wade's creativity to life. His great sense of humor and love of life jump off of every page!