Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall (eBook)

Photos and Stories from the Formative Years, 1966-1977

Amelia Davis, David Gans, Jim Marshall (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
288 Seiten
Chronicle Books Llc (Verlag)
978-1-7972-2796-2 (ISBN)

Infos

One of the greatest bands of all time and one of the greatest music photographers in history meet in this incredible visual archive featuring exclusive never-before-seen photos.Jim Marshall took over ten thousand photos of the Grateful Dead throughout their careerfrom Woodstock to the last free concert on Haight Street and beyond. Marshalls magnificent images chronicle the bands trajectory as hairstyles changed, relationships came and went, and the music evolved into the sound that would become beloved by generations to come.Marshalls instinctive eye matched the Deads improvisational style, and he was welcomed into its family as he immersed himself in San Franciscos counterculture scene throughout the 1960s and 70s.He documented casual domestic scenes and transcendent concerts alike, offering a nuanced and intimate portrait of the band.The striking images in this booka third of which have never been publishedare printed in the rich, high-contrast tones that Marshall favored. They include glimpses of remarkable moments like the Newport Pop Festival, Woodstock,and the Human Be-In.Quotes from contemporaries, collaborators, and members of the wider Dead community bring the images alive, while longer essays contextualize this photographic archive.Whether you were there from the beginning or wish you had been, this is your chance to see a glorious era of music history as youve never seen it before, through the eyes of a visionary artist.PHOTOGRAPHY ICON: Jim Marshall is the great rock-and-roll photographer, as his images of the Grateful Dead prove. In addition to being a legendary artist, he was a peer, colleague, and friend to the musicians and documented countless iconic musical moments throughout the 1960s and 1970s.NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGES:From electrifying photos of the band playing live onstage to more intimate portraits of rehearsals, this collection showcases an amazing array of images. One-third of the photos have never before been published, making The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall an exclusive treat for any Deadhead or photography fan.THE ULTIMATE DEADHEAD COLLECTIBLE: Many books and documentary films have been created about the Grateful Dead, but Marshall's photographs offer an unmatched time capsule of the Dead and their era. Published to coincide with the band's 60th anniversary, this book is a perfect gift for anyone who's interested in music history or nostalgic for the counterculture of the 60s and 70s.Perfect for:Fans and followers of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, and Dead & CompanyJim Marshall fansClassic rock devotees and musiciansPhotographers and photography book collectorsHoliday shoppers looking for a great present for music loversBirthday or any special occasion gift-giving to any devoted fan of the Dead and iconic American rock bands

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.8.2025
• Nachwort: John Mayer
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Fotokunst
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Pop / Rock
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Fotografieren / Filmen
• Schlagworte: 60s rock • 70s music • Band • Bill Kreutzmann • Bob Weir • Classic Rock • coffee table books • concert lovers • dead and company • deadheads • gifts • gifts for photographers • Greatful Dead • Jam Band • jerry garcia • John Mayer • long strange trip • merch • Mickey Hart • music • phil lesh • photography • rainbow full of sound • Robert Hunter • Rock and Roll • San Francisco • show me the picture • the silver snarling trumpet • the warlocks • Woodstock
• ISBN-10: 1-7972-2796-3 / 1797227963
• ISBN-13: 978-1-7972-2796-2 / 9781797227962