THE ART OF BRITISH ROCK – 50 years of rock posters, flyers and handbills

THE ART OF BRITISH ROCK - 50 years of rock posters, flyers and handbills THE ART OF BRITISH ROCK - 50 years of rock posters, flyers and handbills

Celebrating a half century of design in posters, flyers and advertising ephemera, The Art of British Rock highlights the UK's distinct contribution to rock'n'roll graphics. From custom designed posters for provincial ballrooms in the late 50s to the computer-generated images of today, rock music illustration has reflected – and influenced – crucial changes in popular visual art. With classic examples (some unseen for many years) of key styles including pop art, psychedelic illustration, punk 'do-it-yourself' and digital imaging, the book documents the stunning visual style of British rock from the era of The Beatles and Rolling Stones to the present-day art of indie guitar bands, cutting-edge soloists and contemporary clubland.

By Mike Evans
With Paul Palmer-Edwards
Foreword by Peter Blake

Published by Frances Lincoln – September 2010

 

KUSTOM GRAPHICS – Hot Rods, Burlesque and Rock 'n' Roll

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Fusing the impact and visual energy of rock'n'roll with the speed and roar of hot rods, and a healthy dose of naked chicks thrown in for good measure. Kustom Graphics presents 250 pages of eye-popping designs from the raucous and rebellious world of lowbrow.

…this is the book your mother warned you about. – Custom Car

Kustom Graphics is an inspirational, visual feast. – Total Tattoo

Published by Korero Books – January 2008
korerobooks.co.uk

 

NUDE MAGAZINE #11 – Summer 2007

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TOO BAD JIM – Rock 'n' Roll Posters Show

19.1.07 - 28.1.07
The Spitz Gallery - 109 Commercial Street, Old Spitalfields Market, London, E1 6BG   
www.spitz.co.uk

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TOO BAD JIM – Rock 'n' Roll Posters Show

27.9.06 - 14.10.06
The John Hewitt - Donegall St, Belfast - Part of the 8th Open House Festival
www.OpenHouseFestival.com