A concert film from u2s megasuccessful joshua tree tour 2017 is in the finishing stages and will be released sometime in 2019. For this book, corbijn has searched his archive and selected more than 350 photographs, many of which are being shown for the first time, of arcade fire, depeche mode, metallica, nirvana, r. Irene kung and anton corbijn are inspired by the 911. The best of propaganda by u2, paul mcguinness, anton corbijn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. The portraits with the band members and their fathers is wonderful and very touching. This gloriously illustrated, oversized book pays homage to corbijns. Anton corbijn is a dutch photographer, filmmaker, and video artist. See more ideas about anton corbijn, cool bands and bono u2. Photographer, filmmaker, and video artist anton corbijn earned the artistic recognition he always craved by capturing, in portraits, the psychological complexities of gerhard richter, alexander mcqueen, kate moss, and myriad other influential artists, musicians, models, and designers. This book is a fantastic collection of anton corbijns collaboration with numerous bands and singers spanning the last decades. But for the hague museum of photographys forthcoming exhibition 1234 he has done just that. For three decades, he did promotional and cover photography for musical bands, u2 and depeche mode.
A huge band, with a cool crowd from a ringside seat. Images of iconic superstars of the 1970s2000s era, taken in corbijns signature punchy, highcontrast blackandwhite style, many published for the first time here, fill the book. Anton corbijn is a dutch film and music video director and a photographer born on 20 th may 1955. The book is beautifully designed from cover to cover and includes numerous potographs published for the first time. Laura lezzagetty images the 90minute film, spirits in the forest, is a concert documentary, but it is also a tribute to the bands fervent international fans. Anton corbijn has helped define the images for numerous bandsmusical artists since the early 1980sdepeche mode, u2, metallica, r. Anton corbijns u2 photobook released this week hotpress. This book is a fantastic collection of anton corbijn s collaboration with numerous bands and singers spanning the last decades. His most recent publicationnumber seven in the line of corbijn books published by schirmermoselis dedicated to bono, edge, larry, and adam, to their longstanding friendship, mutual inspiration, and shared experience of rock.
Anton corbijn all projects advertising editorial films. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Corbijns interest in music has been the engine of an illustrious decadeslong career that has most recently involved the making of feature length films such as the american, a most wanted man and life, due to be released in 2015. Portrait photographer anton corbijn doesnt much like to look back at his work in the music industry. Anton corbijn has 49 books on goodreads with 976 ratings. Anton corbijn u2 and i by anton corbijn, 9783829601740, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The friendship between both is noticeable and the witty texts speak for themselves.
Anton corbijn photographs 1975 88 by corbijn, anton 2005 hardcover. Looking back over three decades, it features hundreds of creative, offbeat images that corbijn was able to capture largely as a result of his close relationships with his subjects. The film is based on deborah curtis book touching from a distance about her late husband and the biography torn apart by. Images of iconic superstars of the 1970s2000s era, taken in corbijns signature punchy, highcontrast blackandwhite style, many published for the first time here, fill the book throughout. Anton johannes gerrit corbijn van willenswaard is a dutch photographer, music video director, and.
Inspired by the visual idea of the renowned photographer, keko frankfurt created an art book as part of the worldwide campaign timeless machine. Michael bohli rated it it was amazing jan 12, in corbijn s career, however, there has been one constant. It was anton corbijn who invented u2s public image and he is still shaping it. Anton johannes gerrit corbijn van willenswaard dutch pronunciation. He sees pleasure through guilty eyes and he sees good and evil in very dramatic ways, u2s bono says of. The photographs 19822004 01 by corbijn, anton, bono, clinton, bill, wenders, wim isbn. His younger brother maarten corbijn is a director and photographer and his grandfather was an art teacher, where as his father worked for the church and his mother was a nurse. The art directors club germany has awarded anton corbijns photo series icon meets icon with the golden nail in the category photography. M, the rolling stones, u2, nick cave, johnny rotten, siouxsie sioux, tom waits. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. He has produced numerous books, more than 75 music videos and many album covers. He is the creative director behind the visual output of depeche mode and u2, having handled the principal promotion and sleeve photography for both bands over three.
The photographs 19822004 for more than three decades a. Linears credits are available from and include the running order of the songs as featured in the film. It was overwhelming to read this book the first time, as the images were beyond my expectations. Corbijn added much to their image and the portraits of u2 did much for his fame. His photographic work has been widely exhibited throughout europe, the us, and japan. Nearly every revered musician and band is represented in corbijns archives. Anton corbijn u2 and i by anton corbijn, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This gloriously illustrated, oversized book pays homage to corbijns obsession with rock and rollan interest that has led to lifelong friendships with bono, michael. Anton corbijn propaganda, issue 10 april 01, 1989 you cant see him of course, because hes behind the camera, the lensman that u2 return to time. Anton corbijn u2 and i by anton corbijn, bono waterstones.
It is a superb book and will no doubt drive any sincere u2 fan into paroxysms of joy. The photographs 19822004, hardcover by corbijn, anton. Anton corbijn is one of the most important photographers and directors. Representing the ultimate publication on the music photography of anton corbijn, one of the most important photographers and directors working today, this collection of images, many never before published, focuses on corbijns evolving fascination with the music industry, from. The photographs 19822004 by anton corbijn goodreads. The show and book include both widely known and unseen music photographs from the beginning of corbijns career up to today. This book is a refreshing look at the band through someones eyes who has shown the world u2 from almost the beginning. Shop with confidence on ebay the last day of the shooting for the launch of the joshua tree ha. The book contains almost every wellknown band and musician right from nick cave to nirvana, r. Michael bohli rated it it was amazing jan 12, in corbijns career, however, there has been one constant. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Anton corbijn is u2s most famous photographer and often referred to as the fifth bandmember for a reason. Anton corbijn1234 is worth every cent and an absolut must have for music and photography fans. I recommend this book for everybody interested in the photography of corbijn and his view on u2. Searching his archive, he has selected more than 300 shots of bands and singers. If you are even remotely a u2 fan, i highly recommend you purchase this book or add it to your giftreceiving wish list. I have been a u2 fan for over twenty years now and have read many books, magazines, and newpaper articles about the band. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and design for sale and learn about the artist. A retrospective by the photographer behind some of the most memorable portraits of u2, depeche mode, and other music legends has just been extended. Dutch photographer and music and film director anton corbijn is indeed a perceptive portraitist, rather than a specialist practicing rock photography. U2 has released details on anton corbijns film linear, starring french actor said taghmaoui three kings, lost, which accompanies the album no line on the horizon.
My life is crazy, but its real love december 19, 2012. The book honors the eighth generation of the porsche 911. Anton corbijn, born in strijen, holland, in 1955, photographer, filmmaker and designer, started his career in the 70s with portraits of david bowie, lou reed, miles davis, and peter gabriel. Torch gallery, amsterdam private collection, the netherlands literature. He is the creative director behind the visual output of depeche mode and u2. The book contains several famous photos as well as outtakes from various sessions over the years. Representing the ultimate publication on the music photography of anton corbijn, one of the most important photographers and directors working today, this collection of images, many never before published, focuses on corbijns evolving fascination with the. When i see u2 today i was at their last show i go backstage, which is something i didnt used to do, and now its nothing more than meeting up with friends. In corbijns career, however, there has been one constant. This book covers looks at over forty years of highly creative and unusual masterpieces created by anton corbijn which are majorly the result of his rapport with the subjects. Anton johannes gerrit corbijn van willenswaard is a dutch photographer, music video director, and film director. The long way from their first encounter in february 1982 in new orleans to their april 2004 lisbon shooting for the most recent u2 album is documented in a wealth of private and socalled official pictures with handwritten annotations by the photographer. The photography is absolutely gorgeous in this book, and anton corbijn s handwritten descriptions of the photos provide a great background into not only his career, but that of u2 s as well.
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