{"title":"Aubrey Powell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAubrey Powell\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating journey into the world of visual creativity, exploring the intersection of music and art. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThrough the Prism\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVinyl . Album . Cover . Art\u003c\/em\u003e, delve deep into the design and cultural significance of album covers, revealing the stories behind some of the most iconic imagery in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Powell's insightful perspective on the role of graphic art in shaping musical identity. His books celebrate creativity and craftsmanship, providing a rich visual experience alongside thoughtful commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"through-the-prism-by-aubrey-powell-9780500252376","title":"Through the Prism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe book behind Anton Corbijn's film \u003cem\u003eSquaring the Circle (the story of Hipgnosis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1968 by Aubrey \"Po\" Powell, Storm Thorgerson, and Peter Christopherson, the graphic design firm Hipgnosis gained legendary status by transforming the look of album art through their designs for AC\/DC, Black Sabbath, The Police, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Syd Barrett, and The Who.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lively volume, Powell presents brutally honest, entertaining, and revealing insider stories from the world of rock, featuring an eclectic cast of pop stars, comedians, actors, managers, gangsters, and inspirational world figures from 1966 onwards. His thrilling narrative is packed with anecdotes—from the founding of Hipgnosis to surviving drugs busts, and from the creative process behind the most iconic album artworks of all time to mounting the Pink Floyd exhibition, \u003cem\u003eTheir Mortal Remains\u003c\/em\u003e—and is richly illustrated with Hipgnosis artwork and Powell's own photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrama and creativity are the common threads throughout these amazing stories. With candour and insightful reflection, Powell reveals how he and Storm became an effective creative partnership despite their volatile relationship; how the final colour artwork for Led Zeppelin's \u003cem\u003eHouses Of The Holy\u003c\/em\u003e was created; how the most iconic album cover of all time—\u003cem\u003eThe Dark Side Of The Moon\u003c\/em\u003e—came about; and how the 2017 Pink Floyd retrospective became the largest and most successful music exhibition ever mounted by the Victoria and Albert Museum, despite the deeply antagonistic and dysfunctional relationship between Roger Waters and David Gilmour. Throughout, Powell exposes how the trappings of fame and glory upset the balance of everyday life, bringing creativity and destruction in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with exciting insider stories and anecdotes featuring famous musicians, managers, and actors, \u003cem\u003eThrough the Prism\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for music and pop-culture fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 253 illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455833030892,"sku":"9780500252376","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51LmgdoHxCS._SL1500.jpg?v=1774800784"},{"product_id":"vinyl-album-cover-art-by-aubrey-powell-9780500519325","title":"Vinyl . Album . Cover . 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Rex, Wings, Yes, and XTC, to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArranged chronologically, \u003ci\u003eVinyl • Album • Cover • Art\u003c\/i\u003e features stunning reproductions of every single Hipgnosis cover—372 in total—coupled with detailed information by Po and Storm Thorgerson on the artworks and the compelling stories behind their creation. Additional contributions by Peter Gabriel, Marcus Bradbury, and Pentagram's Harry Pearce provide engrossing insights into the way these incredible artworks came into being; place the covers in context; and reflect on their enduring impact on album design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601215045868,"sku":"9780500519325","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ad5e473d14e2915125a1cecceefb34db.jpg?v=1778018523"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aubrey-powell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}