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Logo Rhythm

Name: Logo Rhythm
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ISBN: 9781911422419

Band Logos that Rocked the World

(Author) Jim K Davies

Format: Hardcover

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Unrivalled, fascinating, and original insight into an overlooked field of popular culture - the art of the band logo - The result of six years researching, interviewing, writing and general obsessiveness - A visually rich and varied book, with contributions from leading figures in the music and graphic design worlds The V&A may proudly hold the original artwork for the Rolling Stone's 'tongue and lips' logo, but this is an anomaly. The cultural significance of the band logo has been overlooked. And yet, thousands of people wear them on T-shirts every day, mostly as badges of allegiance, but also simply because they look cool. Some have even become tropes - think The Ramones, Run DMC, AC/DC. (Q: How many people who wear Ramones T-shirts have seen them live or know their music?) Band logos first emerged during the 1960s. They became commonplace in the 1970s and 1980s, when record companies and designers latched on to the power of music branding. Bands and logos may seem like unlikely bedfellows ... yet it's often the most eccentric, anarchic types who end up with the most compeling or ingenious visual marques to signify their attitude and style of music. It is also interesting how many prominent graphic designers first became interested in logos and letterforms by doodling the names of their favorite bands on their school exercize books. Some of these efforts were reverential copies, others were improvements or embellished versions of the original. A wannabe designer's version of attempting to emulate a Hendrix riff. Logo Rhythm includes stories and insight from well-known designers such as Beatles art director Kosh, Bowie designer Jonathan Barnbook, Malcom Garrett, Rob O'Connor of Stylorouge, Chris Bigg of 4AD and editorial guru Mark Porter. There are contributions from Horace Panter of The Specials, XTC's Andy Partridge, Allan Gorrie of Average White Band, Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds and Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand. The book hails the unsung heroes and tall stories behind iconic band logos of all genres. It unearths original artwork and proffers informed comment and critique. It celebrates the good, the eccentric and the notorious, digging for nuggets of interest and illumination in the compelling world of band logos.

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Publisher:

Circa Press

Format:

Hardcover

Number of pages:

None

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ISBN:

9781911422419

Publish year:

2024

Publish date:

Oct. 7, 2024

Jim K Davies

Jim K Davies is a renowned author best known for his novel "The End of Innocence," a gripping exploration of loss and redemption. His literary style is marked by vivid imagery and poignant prose. Davies' key contribution to literature lies in his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion with raw authenticity.