- Hardcover: 255 pages
- Publisher: Wise Publications; 4th edition (9 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846097630
- ISBN-13: 978-1846097638
- Product Dimensions: 32.9 x 25.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd, this book explores the images of Pink Floyd album sleeves and the artwork they contain. Storm Thorgerson is a world-famous artist whose memoirs of his time spent with Pink Floyd are combined with all the artwork he created to represent the band at each stage of their career. 40 years on, Storm revisits the work he created for the albums and tells the stories behind them.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for anyone interested in a) Pink Floyd, b) the work of conceptual design team Hipgnosis or c) the album artwork phenomenon as a whole. As an admirer of all three of these factors I have found this book to be of continual interest. Designer Storm Thorgerson talks us through the history of the band and his involvement in the early days in creating advertisements, promos and footage for live shows, before moving on to the real meat and potatoes of the book... the album designs as a whole. Here we see conceptual sketches, photographic tests and the actual finished design for landmark works such as Atom Heart Mother, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and the Division Bell. We also get numerous alternative designs and conceptual ideas that were never used, as well as anecdotes and interesting background info about how the designs came together and from where their initial inspiration was found. Thorgerson is a warm, interesting and intelligent host for the proceedings, taking credit where credit is due, but also graciously name checking all those who added to the history of Hipgnosis and the legacy of Pink Floyd. In full, this is an excellent reference book for art students, modern art admirers and Pink Floyd devotees... and, needless to say, it's packed with pretty pictures. 4/5
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Few people have been more closely associated with Pink Floyd over the band's 30-year career than graphic designer Storm Thorgerson. And virtually no one (outside the band members themselves) has been more responsible for the mystique that shrouds the band and its music.
In "Mind Over Matter", Thorgerson explains in some detail the concepts and techniques behind the creation of some of the most evocative and memorable images in the history of Rock and Roll. With stories and recollections dating back to the band's foundations in the mid-sixties, Thorgerson goes piece-by-piece through most of the band's catalogue, recounting not only how he and his team created the images, but also detailing what they are meant to represent and how they relate to the music.
The book features beautiful color reproductions of the band's album covers, lyrics layouts, and CD booklets. (All but two Floyd albums-- "The Wall" and "The Final Cut"-- are included ; these are omitted because Thorgerson was, in his own words, "temporarily relieved of [his] duties" for these albums.) But the biggest treat to the serious fan are the reproductions and discussionsof lesser-known images, such as a tour promo and program from 1975, and artwork specially conceived for the 'deluxe' boxed set "Shine On". Also included are the designs for the remastered and repackaged CD releases of the Floyd's albums, as well as some art which was apparently created just for this book.
As a full-sized coffee table book, "Mind Over Matter" is gorgeous to look at. Thorgerson's text, which is witty and insightful, makes for a good read. All in all, no Pink Floyd fan should be disappointed.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a must for the Floyd fan, particularly if you're interested in graphic design. Thorgerson talks us through the making of all of the PF covers that were his, explaining how each one was done often with amusing anecdotes relating to bizzare things like giant chairs and immense metal heads. Highly recommended.
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A must for floyd fans!!
Every thing you wanted to know about every floyd image is in this book ( apart from The Wall of course ). Fantastic collectors item and a must have!!
Published 20 months ago by Mr. D. J. Thursby
JUST AMAZING!!!!
I'm a big Pink Floyd's fan, this book is amazing and if you're a fan you should have it!
Published 20 months ago by FREDDY THERION
Awkward to nail on a wall, but better to look at than tiny CD cases
Good art book. I own an earlier edition before they made the Echoes Best Of artwork. I keep going back to it even after all these years. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2007 by BS on parade
Close, but have a cigar
I agree with many of the other comments I have read about this book, it is an essential for any Floydian. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2004 by Stephen Hill
Images of Pink Floyd
You don't need to read this book - just admire the artwork and replay the albums (on vinyl if possible).
Excelent gift for any Floyd fan.
Excelent gift for any Floyd fan.
Published on 29 Dec 2003 by SussexWasp
The Pink Floyd - More than just the music
Buying a Floyd album isn't just about the music. This book explores the artwork that accompanies every every Floyd release, from the simplistic prism to the flying pig. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2000 by Mr. E. Hanby
storm and po: applause!!! the eye of hipgnosis
a wonderful book for any album art fan, or a floyd fan...i am both. Storm is captivating in his art, and it is art. Read more
Published on 19 July 1999
A must for anyone who enjoys Pink Floyd
This book is beautiful. It gets better the more I look at it. The pictures are large and beautiful, Every page is a feast for the eyes. A must for anyone who enjoys Pink Floyd.
Published on 19 Feb 1999
This is direct unobstructed insight into Pink Floyd.
With a text by Storm Thorgerson(Pink Floyd's artistic advisor for over 30 years), and a foreword by David Gilmour, "MIND OVER MATTER" provides the most reliable insight... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 1999
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