Mute

Name: Mute
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500519721
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A Visual Document

By Terry Burrows

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Summary

Mute presents an authoritative and richly illustrated history of Mute Records, one of the most influential independent music labels. Spanning four decades, the book explores the label's groundbreaking roster, including iconic artists like Depeche Mode, Nick Cave's The Birthday Party, and Goldfrapp. Featuring exclusive artwork, photography, and insights from those involved, it captures the legacy of a label with a profound impact on popular music and culture worldwide.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is perfect for enthusiasts of independent music history, fans of Mute Records and its diverse artists, as well as readers interested in music culture, design, and photography.

The definitive history of the iconic independent label Mute Records.

The definitive history of the iconic independent label Mute Records.

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Rough Trade's Book of the Year

Electronic Sound Magazine's Book of the Year

Mute Records is one of the most revered and influential independent music labels of all time. Through the music of its tight-knit community of artists - ranging from Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, Nick Cave's The Birthday Party, and Einstürzende Neubauten to Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure, Laibach, and Goldfrapp - it has had an incalculable impact on popular music for forty years.

This authoritative, sumptuously illustrated history of the label features stunning artwork and photography - much of it previously unseen - and insights from those who have worked with the label. Text contributions from key players, together with ground-breaking shots and video stills from legendary photographers, make this book the definitive chronicle of the iconic label, which today has offices in the USA, UK, Germany, and France and an unparalleled reputation worldwide.

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Mute has been widely praised, with Buzz magazine calling it 'visually stunning' and Electronic Sound hailing it as the 'Book of the Year'. Reviews highlight its wealth of previously unseen artwork and photography, with Uncut describing it as a 'beautifully crafted celebration of “the accidental label”.' Rough Trade appreciate the book's iconic and dynamic presentation, while Classic Pop notes its focus on artists, designers, and photographers often overlooked. Overall, it is celebrated as a definitive, visually rich chronicle of Mute Records.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500519721

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: with over 2000 illustrations in colour and black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 1330g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Terry Burrows

About the Author

Terry Burrows is an author, musician and producer. Best known as a cult performer under the alias Yukio Yung, Burrows has recorded with The Chrysanthemums, Asmus Tietchens and the duo Push-Button Pleasure. He is also a prolific author of more than 80 books relating to music history, tuition and technology, popular psychology and history.

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