FLAGGED — Softcover Art Book

PRE-ORDER NOW

A first-edition collection of American flag-inspired works by Gary Taxali.

FLAGGED is a collection of American flag-inspired works by Gary Taxali. Created over many years, these images explore patriotism, protest, identity, consumer culture, and the ever-shifting meaning of national symbols. Through humor, satire, and visual metaphor, the work invites viewers to look beyond the flag itself and consider the stories, contradictions, and ideals it represents.

"When George Washington suggested the American flag design, I'm certain he did not see it in as many satiric transformations as Gary Taxali has discovered. Plus ça change."

— Steven Heller, author, critic, educator, and art director

“Gary Taxali’s ravishing, beautifully-executed artwork looks like some kind of an astonishing discovery from decades ago. And yet, with this set of ingenious (and often heart-breaking) variations of the American Flag, it is very much about NOW.”

— Chip Kidd, Vice President and Art Director, Knopf Doubleday; Editor-at-Large for Graphic Novels, Pantheon Books

“I’ve never liked the American flag. I don’t like the colors, and the design is weak but when Gary gets ahold of it, it’s magic. Visually and mentally stimulating. So intelligently conceived with such amazing craftsmanship, execution and messaging. Hurrah for the American flag, as long as Gary Taxali has had a chance to give it real meaning through his artistic brilliance.”

— David Carson, graphic designer; Founding Art Director, Ray Gun; author, The End of Print

“Part of the awfulness of living in America now is the feeling of constant gaslighting. No you didn’t see what you saw, no that wasn’t as bad as it was, no this path doesn’t lead where you think it leads. Having someone like Gary cut right to the heart of it is both an inspiration and a comfort… I see you. I know how crazy it is. And we are with you.”

— Aimee Mann, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter

Book Details

8.5" × 11"

100 pages

Full colour throughout

Softcover, perfect bound

Soft-touch matte laminated cover

Premium uncoated interior stock

First edition

Pre-Order Pricing

Unsigned Edition: $45 USD

Signed Edition: $55 USD

You may request a personalized inscription in the order notes at checkout. Please keep requests brief due to limited space.

Expected shipping: Fall 2026