{"title":"Jonathan Kirby","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Kirby explores the rich intersection of popular music and visual art, bringing cultural moments to life through his engaging narratives. His works delve into the artistry behind iconic rock album covers, offering readers a unique perspective on the creative forces that shape music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Kirby’s books combine insightful commentary with vivid imagery, making them a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the stories that define contemporary artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rock-covers-45th-ed-by-jonathan-kirby-9783836576437","title":"Rock Covers. 45th Ed.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbum art is indelibly linked to our collective musical memories; when you think of your favourite albums, you picture the covers. Many photographers, illustrators, and art directors have become celebrities from their album artworks—the best examples of which will go down in history as permanent fixtures in popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaying tribute to this art form, \u003cem\u003eRock Covers\u003c\/em\u003e brings you a compilation of more than 750 remarkable album covers, from legendary to rare record releases. Artists as varied as \u003cstrong\u003eElvis Presley, The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Iron Maiden\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSonic Youth\u003c\/strong\u003e are presented in celebration of the cover art that defined their albums and their cult status. Each cover is accompanied by a fact sheet listing the art director, photographer or illustrator, year, label, and more, while nearly 250 records that marked particular turning points for a band, an artist, or the music genre, are highlighted with short descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis far-reaching catalogue of visualised rock is contextualised with insider interviews with professionals who shaped the history of rock, and by top-10 record lists from ten leading rock collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427556868332,"sku":"9783836576437","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783836576437.jpg?v=1774767422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-kirby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}