Artist Statement
“I was very happy that John Densmore, drummer of The Doors, asked me to design the cover of his new book "The Seekers," which tells the stories of his encounters with inspirational figures in his life. All creative people have inspirations that become part of their DNA, consciously and subconsciously influencing their artistic choices and evolution. Some people try to sell the story of themselves as innate geniuses, fully formed from birth, but others acknowledge what they've learned from crucial mentors and influences along the way. John Densmore not only acknowledges his inspirations but bea
About This Print
John Densmore: The Seekers is a 2020 offset lithograph by Shepard Fairey, created as the cover art for a book by John Densmore, drummer of The Doors. Measuring 24 x 36 inches and printed on thick cream Speckletone paper, the image visualizes Densmore's book about the inspirational mentors, heroes, and peers who shaped his life. Fairey designed it as a tapestry of epic figures intertwined with Densmore as the central storyteller, conveying camaraderie and shared influence. It was published by Obey Giant in a numbered edition of 1000, signed by both Shepard Fairey and John Densmore, and released December 10, 2020 at $60.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 179.99. Observed range 125.0–675.0. Latest recorded sale: 2025-12-26. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.