Join Allee’s good friends—Hillary Carlip (designer, writer, and producer of the Willis Wonderland pop-up book) and Charles Phoenix (author of the foreword) at the always-spectacular Los Angeles Breakfast Club as they take you on a virtual tour of Willis Wonderland, celebrating Allee’s singular artistry, bold vision, and infectious joie de vivre.
Pop-up books will be available for purchase, with a signing to follow the slide show presentation. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of creativity, kitsch, and the unmatched magic of Willis Wonderland.
Los Angeles Breakfast Club
Wednesday, April 9th
7:00-9:00 AM
BIOS
Hillary Carlip is a best-selling author of six books, a visual artist with works in museums and notable private collections, and an award-winning graphic and motion designer. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly touted Hillary’s “…humor, grace, and brilliantly creative eye.” Chicago Tribune called Hillary, "Gloriously idiosyncratic" and The New York Times declared, "Ms. Carlip's curriculum vitae reads like a CliffsNotes version of American Popular culture.”
Mid-century pop culture expert, Charles Phoenix is a performer, author, explorer and collector celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He is known for his spirited “slide show” performances, classic car JOYRIDE videos, colorful coffee table books, “test kitchen” creations and fun “field trip” tours. The New York Times says: “Call him the King of Retro.”