Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis
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Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis by Mark Blake
The definitive story of the Hipgnosis design partnership, their iconic album artwork and their rock 'n' roll life'If you've ever wondered how some of the most iconic album artwork came about, and wondered about the personalities behind these images, this superb, revelatory book will be essential reading for you. It shines a light on all elements of the industry, revealing some rather unexpected details.' -- Brain Damage, Pink Floyd News
'An exhilarating read... amusing and poignant. 9/10' -- Classic Rock
'Lively, eventful, laugh out loud funny, a hugely entertaining read.' -- Prog Magazine
'Entertaining. 4/5' -- Daily Telegraph
4/5 -- The Sun
'Crammed with accounts of eye watering extravagance.' 4/5 -- Mail on Sunday
'Engaging and detailed... crackles with energy.' -- 4/5, Record Collector
'Blake gets amazing testimony from Po, Roger Waters, Robert Plant and many others. Essential.' -- Super Deluxe Edition
Mark Blake is an acclaimed music journalist and author. Former assistant editor of Q magazine and long-time contributor to Mojo, Blake has written for many high-profile publications including Rolling Stone and Billboard.
Among his previous books are Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis (Nine Eight Books), Magnifico!: The A to Z of Queen (Nine Eight Books), the bestselling Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd and Bring It On Home: Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin and Beyond, which was listed as a 'Music Book of the Year' by The Times, the Sunday Times, the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph.
Blake has edited and contributed to titles about Freddie Mercury, Keith Richards and punk music. He has also worked on official projects for Queen, Pink Floyd, the Who and the Jimi Hendrix estate. He lives just outside London with his wife and son.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788705691 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788705696 |
| Title | Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis |
| Author | Mark Blake |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-02-29 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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