Rolling Stone Images of Rock & Roll [Hardcover]

Rolling Stone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1995

A gallery of 179 photographs, arranged by theme, explores the variety of rock 'n' roll styles over the years.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Elvis, Michael, Patti, Bruce--icons all. The Rolling Stone portraits assembled in this book depict five decades worth of musical sensations and idols. The juxtaposition of the shots heightens the fun of flipping through the photos: A young Mick Jagger sitting under a hairdryer faces Snoop Doggy Dog, his curls caught up in a hairdresser's clips; David Bowie in a loincloth counterbalances Björk in a fig leaf; Chris Isaak and John Lee Hooker stand opposite one another, each in a polka-dot shirt; Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley, side by side and enveloped in clouds of smoke. These alignments of musicians from different eras and different genres make a simple, visual statement about the transcendent power of music. Every page reveals another familiar image that transports the readers to the moment they first saw the musicians on the cover of the magazine or heard their music. The undiscovered pictures are a treat as well. Individually, these portraits expose the essence of their subjects and speak volumes about the characters that created and sustain rock and roll. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Each of these 177 photographs contains an idea of rock'n'roll. There is the innocence of a wide-eyed Paul McCartney in Germany in 1961 and the spent, tormented Sid Vicious, his chest rent with self-inflicted wounds, sneering on a Dallas stage in 1978. The wild creativity of Frank Zappa is captured, as is the brooding of the artist formerly known as Prince, the unleashed fury of Jerry Lee Lewis, the defiance of Courtney Love, and the in-your-face sexuality of Kiss. The pictures are grouped loosely by theme: concert photos, artists preparing to perform, trappings of celebrity, and the like. Photographers include Robert Mapplethorpe, Annie Leibovitz, Dennis Hopper, and Norman Seeff. Many have appeared in Rolling Stone, but some have never before been published. The pages are free of text, and an excellent index features a miniature of each photo, the artist depicted, photographer, year, location, and a brief description of the circumstances of the shoot. Recommended for music, photography, and popular culture collections in public, and academic libraries.?Adam Mazmanian, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown; 1st edition (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552979067
• ISBN-13: 978-0316754682
• ASIN: 0316754684
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #918,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I grew up in New York City, where I currently live, though for two separate five-year periods I lived in Bloomington, Indiana, and Atlanta, Georgia. I attended Hunter College and then Indiana University, where I earned a PhD in American literature. I teach every fall in the writing program at the University of Pennsylvania and, beginning in the spring of 2007, I will also be teaching in the graduate Journalism program at the City University of New York. I won a Grammy in the "Best Album Notes" category for my essay accompanying the Eric Clapton bos set, Crossroads. I live with my wife, Alexandra MacDowell; my daughter Francesca Rose, and our wonderful Saint Bernard Gracie.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could have been there when the pictures were taken!, December 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rolling Stone Images of Rock & Roll (Paperback)

This book is excellent. It made me jelous that I couldn't experience the atmosphere of the time. The stars in the pictures range from Jerry Garcia to Iggy Pop, from Jimmy Hendrix to Dr. Dre. The photography is awesome. It really captures the attitdue of the musician. I would recommend this book to any one impressed by the talent of these outstanding artists. I am 18 and I loved the book. My dad is 50 and liked the book just as much!!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing The Moment, June 26, 2001

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Adrian Berger - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rolling Stone Images of Rock & Roll (Hardcover)

This is one of the best photographic books I have ever seen. The photographers who took these photos really captured the feeling and emotions of the artists at the time. All the classic and famous personalities of music are here, from Ike and Tina to Bob Dylan; from Elvis to Bowie to Nirvana; from The Beatles and Stones to Alice Cooper and all that lies between (too too many to list here). An excellent array of both black and white and colour shots. The close ups allow you to see into the sometimes troubled, sometimes happy, but ever changing eyes of these rock icons. The broader shots show some of these bands and performers in their most comfortable and bizarre surrounds. A worthwhile purchase, that allows you to ponder each and every photo for hours and hours. In the back is a complete copy (small version) of the photos together with a who is who. Buy the hardcover; not only is it worth the price, but it will last forever. This is easily the greatest and most comprehensive collection of rock and roll pictures in one publication!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb music photos, July 6, 2003

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William D. Tompkins (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rolling Stone Images of Rock & Roll (Hardcover)

an excellent collection of rock photos from rolling stone
beautiful work