The Art of British Rock: 50 Years of Rock Posters, Flyers and Handbills

by Mike Evans

Paul Palmer-Edwards (Secondary Author) and Peter Blake (Foreword)

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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...Read more
  • ISBN10 0711231265
  • ISBN13 9780711231269
  • Publish Date 23 September 2010
  • Publish Status Transferred
  • Out of Print 22 April 2013
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 208
  • Language English