R.E.M: Hello [Hardcover]

David Belisle (Photographer), Michael Stipe (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 11, 2008

R.E.M. has risen from cult college radio status to sell more than 100 million records worldwide and be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Released to coincide with their world tour and new album, this gorgeous photo book captures the band on- and offstage with rare and intimate access for the first time. David Belisle has photographed and traveled with R.E.M. for the past seven years; his dynamic images and insiders perspective capture the band's performances, recording and video sessions, but also reveal its members in personal spaces that only the band and their closest friends inhabit. Handwritten captions by the band and an introduction by Michael Stipe add context and insight to a must-have document for fans.

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About the Author

David Belisle, photographer, has worked for many years as a documentarian and personal assistant to Michael Stipe. Michael Stipe is a singer, photographer, film producer, and activist.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 187 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Edition edition (June 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081186510X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811865104
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #840,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great look at this iconic band, July 9, 2008

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A. Whitney (Silicon Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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David Belisle must really be close to the members of R.E.M. to get such intimate photos of the band, especially frontman Michael Stipe. Who else could get photos of the band using urinals, Michael Stipe shaving his head or just photos of band members napping? There's more to the book than that. I especially like the images taken before the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony where we can peek in on Michael Stipe getting ready--putting on his clothes and waiting patiently in what looks like the back kitchen of the venue. R.E.M. fans will love this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!, September 9, 2008

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Mimi - See all my reviews

This review is from: R.E.M: Hello (Hardcover)

I loved the book, the pictures were awesome, fresh, vulnerable and honest. REM is the greatest band ever and to have a glimpse into their world was amazing. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars, it would have been helpful to have a listing of who some of the other people in the photos were.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for true REM fans, September 12, 2010

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AlaskasLiberty (Bellingham, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: R.E.M: Hello (Hardcover)

I bought this book after meeting David Belisle at a show he did in Bellingham, WA. It is a fantastic book by a fantastic photographer. A true look into the heart of REM, this book contains mostly candid photos with captions that are hand-written by the band. A great addition to my collection of REM books.