Classic Rock Posters
Author(s): Dennis Loren
Showcases well over 350 of the finest examples of rock poster art from the last 60 years. From custom-designed posters for provincial R&B and folk concerts in the late Fifties to the computer-generated images of today.Arranged over seven chapters. Each chapter begins with a concise overview of developments during the era. Features profiles, interviews and quotes of leading artists during these periods. Focuses on influential venues describing their history and their role in the development of rock art and rock music history. Features over 350 posters, flyers and handbills produced to promote both mainstream bands and sub-genres. With posters selected by Dennis Loren (largely from private collections and from portfolios of fellow artists), this is the most comprehensive and accessible visual history of the subject published to date.
Product Information
Dennis Loren first started designing posters in the late 60s and today is regarded as one of the leading exponents of the art form. He has designed hundreds of flyers, posters and record jackets for artists including Patti Smith, Otis Redding, Frank Zappa as well as the cover art for Brian Wilson's Smile CD. He lives in America. Mike Evans began writing about popular culture in the 70s and has written for Melody Maker, Sounds, The Guardian and Elle. He has written acclaimed books on The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and various genres of music.
General Fields
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- : Omnibus Press
- : Omnibus Press
- : 01 October 2012
- : 305mm X 320mm
- : 01 November 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Dennis Loren
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 782.421660922
- : 224
- : Colour and black & white