The art of Dennis Larkins ranges from retro-kitsch paintings of multi-dimensional landscapes to his legendary and iconic series of Grateful Dead concert posters.  Larkins' images were forever burned into the pop psyche by the groundbreaking stage monoliths he created for promoter Bill Graham. Dennis Larkins and his son David, who composed the text in the book, will present a slideshow ofStartling Art: Revealing the Art of Dennis Larkins (Last Gasp, $25.00), a definitive collection of his works - four decades of his creative growth and expression.

As a set designer for Bill Graham Productions, Larkins used his background as a painter of stage backdrops for the San Francisco Opera for concerts including the original "Monsters of Rock" festival featuring Aerosmith and Ted Nugent, concerts for Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Journey, and many more legends of Seventies rock.

"Dennis is one of the best-kept secrets in the industry. His stage designs stadium concerts were excellent in every sense of the word." --Baron Wolman, legendary rock photographer

Dennis Larkins lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.