If you're a fan of Depeche Mode you'll undoubtedly be familiar with Anton Corbijn's photography and design, from album covers, through videos, and even to stage designs, and in some respects he's almost an unofficial member of the band because of the amount of time he's spent with them. This book is a collection of photographs he's taken of the band from their earliest days in 1981, through to the most recent time he worked with them on the "Spirit" tour in 2018.
It's a huge, heavy, hardback and arrives shrink wrapped. There's a paper dust cover, and if you remove this the book is backed with embossed linen. It's a lovely thing, but you really need to put it on a table to read it because it's so big and heavy.
The book begins with a brief introduction, followed by an interview with Anton, then a Q&A with the band. These are all repeated at the very end of the book in German and French (which explains the multi-lingual aspect of the book - the rest is all English). The bulk of the book is made up of the photographs, arranged chronologically, and many are accompanied by hand-written notes by Anton. It doesn't take a long time to read - I read the whole thing in an evening - but it's entertaining and often enlightening. At the very end there is also a section devoted to the solo work of Martin and Dave for whom Anton produced some photographs, plus highlights of other work Anton has produced for the band, such as album and single covers.
You won't find every single photo Anton has taken of the band here, so if you have a particular favourite you remember from a magazine, an album, or a tour programme it may or may not appear here, but there are an awful lot I'd never seen before, and as you'd expect from a book from this publisher the paper is thick, glossy, and it's immaculately printed.
Yes, it's big, heavy, and expensive, but if you're a fan of the band, you'll absolutely love it.
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Since the 1980s, Dutch master Anton Corbijn’s timeless and brooding aesthetic has cemented Depeche Mode’s reputation as effortlessly cool.
With over 500 images from Corbijn’s personal archives, some never seen before, as well as Corbijn’s handwritten captions, and an in-depth interview with the artist, this is the eagerly anticipated, wallet friendly successor to our 2020 limited edition.
Created with the full collaboration of the band, DM by AC visually amplifies Anton Corbijn’s stunning impact on the world’s biggest cult band and celebrates one of the most creative and enduring collaborations in rock history.
Show You the World In My Eyes
Created with the full collaboration of the band, who share some insights on working with Corbijn, Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn (81–18) trumpets how one man’s original aesthetic, that has encompassed all of their photography, most of their music videos, album graphics and set designs, helped shape the band’s enduring popularity. Reflecting on his role in Depeche, Corbijn recalls in the book’s introduction: “A lot of it came down to me, and I wanted it to be right for them. I wanted to think for them. To be great for them.” This book is a tribute to the depth and breadth of that greatness, a celebration of one of the most creative and enduring collaborations in rock history.
Featuring over 500 photographs from Corbijn’s extensive archives
Some never seen before, including formal and informal portraits from places such as Madrid, Hamburg, the California desert, Prague and Marrakech
A multitude of off-the-cuff, candid images; and stunning live shots from all their tours since 1988
In addition to the photographs, there are sketches and designs for stage sets and album covers & Corbijn’s handwritten captions throughout the book.
Edition: English, French, German
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Great book, poor packaging
Book is fantastic, fantastic photography and great finish, a must for any Depeche Mode fan. Only disappointment, absolutely no packaging around book, so its be rolling around inside the box.
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- MoroReviewed in the United States on 2 August 2021
Absolute must-have for hardcore DM fans
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Abril SGReviewed in Mexico on 30 December 2021
Increíble
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Increíble photobook, el mejor regalo que un fan de DM puede tener. Tiene muchísimas fotos inéditas y entrevistas. La calidad es maravillosa, es un libro de pasta dura bastante pesado.Abril SGIncreíble
Reviewed in Mexico on 30 December 2021
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- depecheReviewed in Japan on 19 November 2022
Great photo I admire
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