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Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon

The Official 50th Anniversary Photobook
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Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon delves into the creation and impact of the iconic album by Pink Floyd. This book explores the artistic vision and innovative techniques that went into recording the album, as well as its enduring influence on music and culture. It provides insight into the band's creative process and the album's profound themes, offering a detailed exploration for fans and newcomers alike.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the profound impact of iconic music albums. It delves deep into the creative process and cultural significance of one of the most influential records in music history. Ideal for fans of rock music and those interested in the artistic evolution and legacy of Pink Floyd.

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The official photobook commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon.

The official photobook commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon

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The official photobook commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon.

March 2023 marks fifty years since the release of Pink Floyd's classic album The Dark Side Of The Moon. Designed by Pentagram to high specifications, this celebratory publication brims with rare and unseen photographs and reveals the visual conception of the original iconic album artwork. It will be a covetable package for the legions of Floyd fans out there - new and old.

Presents rare and unseen backstage and onstage photography of the band during the album tours of 1972 to 1975.

129 candid photographs by Storm Thorgerson, Jill Furmanovsky, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson document the soundchecks, the shows, and the after shows.

A review of the October 1972 Wembley gig, originally published in Melody Maker, provides insight into one of the Floyd's most celebrated performances.

Reveals the visual conception of the iconic album artwork.

Includes a complete listing of the tour dates.

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The book offers a visually stunning collection of rare and unseen photographs of Pink Floyd, capturing intimate and behind-the-scenes moments of the band. It is praised for its high-quality presentation on art paper, providing fans with a revealing and evocative insight into the world of Pink Floyd on tour. The collection allows readers to interpret the content freely, much like the iconic album itself, and is considered a beautiful addition to any Pink Floyd enthusiast's collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500025987

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 135 Illustrations, black and white; 8 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Jill Furmanovsky
  • Contributions by Aubrey Powell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 305.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1640g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jill Furmanovsky has photographed some of the greatest musicians in the world, including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Oasis. She made her name as the official photographer of the band during the recording of The Dark Side Of The Moon and during the UK album tour. Aubrey 'Po' Powell co-founded the design agency Hipgnosis with Storm Thorgerson in 1968, creating over the next 15 years some of the most iconic record covers for artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney and Genesis. Powell is currently art director for Pink Floyd, responsible for designing and curating the record-breaking exhibition 'Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains', which premiered for five months in 2017 at the V&A in London.

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