This is the first and definitive overview of the artwork of the seminal Manchester-based Factory label, covering its iconic record sleeves, posters, ephemera, venues and packaging. After a foreword by the founder of Factory, Tony Wilson, an introductory essay discusses the label's role in bringing design to the mainstream. Thereafter, the book is organized as a generously illustrated catalogue, arranged by the famous Factory reference system. Factory Works, as part of the story, has been given its own reference number - FAC 461 - making it a collectable item in its own right.
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'Beautiful and extraordinary ... amazing' --The Dubliner
'Definitive' --Living North
'A fabulous compendium' --Metro
'Breathtaking ... a must-have reference for music aficionados' --Computer Arts Projects
'Graphically rich'
--Blueprint
'As an indicator of time's passing, a document of important pop-culture moment and just as a great book of superb looks, serial number Fac461 is the business' --GQ
'...by the time you reach the Happy Mondays' explosions of graffiti and goo you're properly convinced of the genius of everyone involved'
--The Word
'Definitive' --Living North
'A fabulous compendium' --Metro
'Breathtaking ... a must-have reference for music aficionados' --Computer Arts Projects
'Graphically rich'
--Blueprint
'As an indicator of time's passing, a document of important pop-culture moment and just as a great book of superb looks, serial number Fac461 is the business' --GQ
'...by the time you reach the Happy Mondays' explosions of graffiti and goo you're properly convinced of the genius of everyone involved'
--The Word
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By John
Format:Paperback
Been wanting to get this book since I saw it on a stand in a bookshop a few years ago. If you're into record covers and posters etc this is great coffee table book with quality reproductions. This is a well presented book with succinct explanations for each artwork.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was pleased with the book. Very interesting read. It even has its own catalogue number. A great insight to the art produced by Factory.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Legacy. That was the word that kept popping into my head as I turned page after page of this book.
With Anthony H. Wilson's untimely recent death this book truly shows that his visual epitaph is an outstanding one.
Certainly befitting of a Factory Catalougue number all of its own.
With Anthony H. Wilson's untimely recent death this book truly shows that his visual epitaph is an outstanding one.
Certainly befitting of a Factory Catalougue number all of its own.
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INCREDIBLE.
The greatest graphics design album for all people interested in back to basics,
bare graphics that put minimalism back on the map. Read more
bare graphics that put minimalism back on the map. Read more
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Requiem for the dream
Its weird Factory Records was one of them things that you only missed once it had gone. As I scanned through the book I saw so much that I recognised from going clubbing in the... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2006 by Mr. G. Carroll
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