Travis Louie's Curious Circumstances: Oscar & the Truth Toad Cover

by Travis Louie

Overview

15 years in the making, monster-maker extraordinaire Travis Louie brings his unique brand of hand-painted dimensional daguerreotypes back to the printed page with this second book in the Curiosities series.

Curious Circumstances showcases a world populated by a menagerie of terrific transmogrifications, chaotic conjoined creatures, dastardly devils, Machiavellian monkeys, and cheeky chimeras – all accompanied by fascinating tales of intrigue and insight. Penned by Mr. Louie himself, these dapper denizens of an imaginary bygone era are transported to the modern-day world before your very eyes.

Two Covers Available!
Oscar & the Truth Toad Cover (ISBN 9781614040323)
Jeff & Jim Cover (9781614040316)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614040323
Publisher:	Baby Tattoo Books
Publication date:	10/15/2025
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 12.00(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

Travis Louie has created his own imaginary world, inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings, and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken. The connecting narrative is the unusual circumstances that shape who they were. Using acrylic paint washes and simple textures on smooth boards, he has created portraits from an alternative universe that seemingly may or may not have existed. His work is about identity and remembrance, and the immigrant experience. He hopes the fear of "the other" will be replaced with curiosity and wonder regarding the unfamiliar.

Editorial Reviews

"He has the arcane gift of being able to show you what, or more properly, who lives on an alternate plane of the mouth-touted multiverse. This so-called 'book' may be the best evidence we have of that alternate reality." — Wayne Barlow. artist & author

"He has a unique voice as an artist, impeccable technique, brilliant storytelling, and awe-inspiring work." — Chet Zar, American artist

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