Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains

ISBN 10: 1851779167 / ISBN 13: 9781851779161

Published by V & A Publishing, London, England, 2017

About this Item

Stated first edition, first printing with full number line. 3D lenticular cover in very good condition. A few small nicks to bottom of front board and some light scuffing, otherwise boards in very good condition. Binding tight and text clean. Domestic orders will require signature confirmation, international orders will require extra postage. Seller Inventory # 5030064

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains

Publisher: V & A Publishing, London, England

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis:

The first book ever produced with full access the Pink Floyd archive. Published to accompany the V&A's major summer exhibition, Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains, celebrates 50 years of one of the greatest bands of all time. Five essays tackle different aspects of their far-reaching legacy in music and the visual arts. Authors including Jon Savage, Howard Goodall and Rob Young examine what makes the band truly special, from the mythology underpinning their output, through to their experimentation with technology to create new sounds. their epic staging and performance impact will also be explored, along with the anti-authoritarianism that infuses their lyrics.The book is heavily illustrated throughout, emphasizing the essential role that visual material played in supporting the music and creating the lasting Pink Floyd phenomenon.

From the Author:

Victoria Broackes is Senior Curator and Head of Exhibitions for the Department of Theatre and Performance at the V&A. She has produced a number of successful touring exhibitions, including You Say You Want a Revolution? and David Bowie Is.
Anna Landreth Strong is Curator of Modern and Contemporary Performance at the V&A.