Publications

Magic Pony has been an independent publisher of limited edition art books and prints since 2006. Our goal is to promote emerging contemporary art in a manner that is accessible to everyone. We work closely with artists to create exceptional printed products and exclusive print editions. Our publications are distributed by DAP (www.artbook.com) in North America. For more information, wholesale and press inquiries: contact us

8 DAYS NO CONTACT

BREAKUPS, RELAPSES AND THE ART OF KEEPING IT TOGETHER

Featuring work by Adrienne Kammerer, Mark Dudiak, Nicholas Aoki, Noel Middleton, Patrick Krzyzanowski and Tibi Tibi Neuspiel, 8 Days No Contact is a response to a found break up journal from 1994. Authored by a machismo romantic, the journal offers an intimate perspective on the life cycle of love and loss and invites exploration of the disintegrated landscape of a splintered heart.

Art / Illustration.
68 pages. Softcover. Full colour.
Over 50 photos & illustrations.
First edition 2013

THE MERLIN YEARS

THE ART OF TEAM MACHO II

The Merlin Years is the second monograph from iconic art collective Team Macho. Celebrating one of Canada’s most unique emerging art groups, this richly illustrated book features work between 2007 and 2012 from shows in Toronto, Montreal, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York with a focus on their public project AXIS MUNDI at the AGO. Writing by Maggie MacDonald, Ann Marie Peña and A. James Bradley.

Art/Illustration.
180 pages. Softcover. Full colour.
Over 150 photos & illustrations.
First Edition 2012

THE DAZZLE

A CABINET OF WONDERS

Inspired by early 17th century Wunderkammers, The Dazzle exists as a microcosm of our world, capturing diverse specimens from a wide array of studies including natural history, geology, mathematics, archeology, magic and mythology.

Featuring artwork by Carly Waito, Jacob Whibley, Lauchie Reid, Nicholas Di Genova, Jennifer Rose Sciarrino, Katie Bethune-Leamen, Heather Goodchild, Tibi Tibi Neuspiel, Stephen Appleby-Barr and more.

80 pages. Hardcover. Full colour.
Over 60 photos & illustrations.
First edition 2010

THE TAXALI 300

THE ART OF GARY TAXALI

The Taxali 300, an exhibition catalogue showcasing the work of Gary Taxali. Celebrating Gary’s career as a commercial illustrator, The Taxali 300 showcases hundreds of small illustrations and collages originally created for such esteemed publications as Rolling Stone, Newsweek, The New York Times, GQ and McSweeneys among others.

Full colour, 32 pages
4 x 6″ Over 40 illustrations.
Limited Edition Set of 95 includes signed & numbered book and 4 colour gocco screen print.
First Edition 2010

THE UNKNOWN PORTRAITS

COLLECTION OF IMAGINED PERSONAE

Documenting a unique portraiture project spanning the past four years of kozyndan’s travels, this clothbound hardcover is comprised solely of small, detailed graphite portraits, each piece captures the surreal humour and irreverence that has become a trademark of kozyndan’s distinctive style of artwork. Illuminating select portraits are short stories inspired and imagined by a community of artist friends and writers.

Art/Illustration
150 pages, 8.5 x 8.5"
Cloth w. Gold Debossed Type Hardcover
First printing 2009

FANCY ACTION NOW

THE ART OF TEAM MACHO

The first book documenting Canadian art collective Team Macho. Fancy Action Now captures the prolific works of Team Macho over the past three years. Team Macho express a unique attitude toward collaboration, a highly competitive spirit where the very nature of their alliance revolves around thwarting and subverting each other’s contributions.

Art/Illustration
140 pages, Softcover, 8.5 x 11"
Full colour. Over 200 illustrations.
First printing 2007

MY MANIA

THE ART OF DERRICK HODGSON

My Mania is the first comprehensive collection of emerging artist Derrick Hodgson. This book unearths Hodgson’s creative process from sketch to screen, and gives insight on how he interacts within this cycle.

Art/Illustration
Wraparound cover with UV coating
Full colour. 96 pages. Over 110 illustrations
First printing 2006