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New Book: Men of Wealth and Taste
Posted by: Rocky Dijon ()
Date: July 4, 2015 07:02

Did a quick search and didn't see this listed. Definitely of interest.

[www.centipedepress.com]

synopsis

When the greatest rock and roll band in the world released Beggars Banquet in 1968, it was immediately hailed as a masterpiece and the band’s finest effort. While the front cover image of a grafitti-laden lavatory was suppressed and not used for 20 years, the inner sleeve, picturing the original lineup in full regalia enjoying themselves in an immense castle, was treasured by fans.
Unfortunately, the poor reproduction quality and cheesy hand-coloring of the image didn’t reveal even a shadow of the original photograph’s brilliant colors and striking composition. Moreover, there was a suite of 30 additional photographs of the Stones from that day, all by Michael Joseph, the photographer on hand who recorded these striking images, which are among the last of the original line-up featuring Brian Jones.
Except for a single showing of these images at a gallery in London, the complete Michael Joseph photographs of The Rolling Stones have never before been seen, and the gallery of photographs has, needless to say, never before been published in book form, until now. This book presents the entire known collection of Joseph’s photographs, printed here in striking fidlety for the first (and probably last) time ever, complete with detail views, in a stunning, landscape format, oversize package.
In addition, this book features a brief epigraph by Keith Richards, written solely for this book, and an original 10,000 word essay by noted Stones expert Robert Greenfield. Greenfield’s essay describes the genesis of the record, with a blow-by-blow account of the creation of each song. He also talks extensively about producer Jimmy Miller, who made such huge contributions to the Stones’ sound; engineer Glyn Johns; the legendary Olympic Studios where the album was recorded; the castle where the exterior shots were taken; and the mysterious mansion Sarum Chase, where the stunning interior photographs were taken.
This edition is printed on thick, acid-free art paper, with the works reproduced at the impressive high resolution standard usually reserved only for production of museum quality art books. The print run is limited to 200 copies, each one signed by Robert Greenfield. This is your chance to own not only the definitive photographic record of the Stones right at the start of their run of domination of rock and roll, but also the definitive account of the making of the record. With only 200 copies, and a wealthy Stones following the size of France, this promises to sell out very very quickly.



edition information
• Limited to 200 copies.
•Epigraph by Keith Richards.
•Signed by Robert Greenfield.
•Photographs by Michael Joseph.
•GardaMatt paper, Suedeluxe binding.
•Dye-infused aluminum print on front board.
•Book size is 15 × 12 inches.



pricing

NOT YET AVAILABLE

The publisher generally handles horror titles aimed at the collectors market. They may not yet have feelers out among Stones sites so I thought I would tip my hat on this one.

Re: New Book: Men of Wealth and Taste
Posted by: Bliss ()
Date: July 4, 2015 09:24

Greenfield again. His whole stream of income seems to be based on his long ago association with the Stones. He wrote the melodramatic, sensationalistic A Season in Hell based on having been at Nellcote for a couple of days.

Re: New Book: Men of Wealth and Taste
Posted by: with sssoul ()
Date: July 4, 2015 10:59

Indeed, why would I want a book of gorgeous photos to be signed by Robert Greenfiel?
Or accompanied by another essay by him talking about things that he never seen?! eye rolling smiley
Oh well - I can't afford books like that anyway.
Michael Joseph's photos deserve wonderful treatment, and I hope they also do a larger edition than 200 -
less deluxe, I mean, without the Greenfiel bits :E

Thanks for posting it, Rocky Dijon - just in time for Dandelion P's Beggars Banquet Album Talk too :E



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2015-07-04 11:07 by with sssoul.



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