The album is considered an influential landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by reed s most successful single, walk on the wild side, which touched on thencontroversial topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, prostitution, and drug use. Transformer by lou reed and mick rock hedleys booksellers. All lyrics from transformer album, popular lou reed songs with tracklist and information about album. Brand new mick rock transformer book available now just finished up a gorgeous photography book with my dear friend mick rock. Close friends from the moment rock pitched the out of focus cover shot to reed for the cover of 1972s landmark transformer, the history of their personal and professional collaboration collected in a new book by the same name looks set to reveal lou reed in the most intimate of lights. Transformer a photo book documenting photographer mick rock s 40 year friendship with lou reed. Lou reed, transformer by mick rock mr musichead gallery. Now, lou reed, rock icon, artist and poet, is collaborating with legendary photographer mick rock in one of the most visually exciting books genesis has ever. Transformber by lou reed and mick rock book launch at john. The gathering was to celebrate the launch of their photofilled book transformer, showcasing many previously unseen images of lou by rock, and a few of rock by lou. Lou reed mick rock on the transformer album cover youtube.
Rear of sleeve indicates that this pressing was mastered by arun chakraverty but does not have his trade marked arun etched in runouts. Lou reed s last major creative collaboration was with photographer mick rock, creating transformer, a definitive and handsome archive of images from the 1970s, and a worthy epitaph to one of rock s great innovators. Lou said about these images, i like mick and i like what he photographs, so shooting with him was never a problem. Oct, 20 transformer book release party at varvatos nyc bowery store10420 video and music by dean holtermann. Now, with the cooperation of mick rock and the lou reed estate, this limited edition is. Rock spoke with kyle meredith about meeting lou, hanging with david. With transformer, lou reed got vu fan and influential glam rock artist david bowie and spiders from mars guitarist mick ronson to produce and backup sing on the album. Transformer by lou reed and mick rock hedleys books. From the first photo shoot developed a two year relationship as bowies official photographer. Hedleys books lou reed and mick rock capture the crowd. Transformber by lou reed and mick rock book launch at. Rca victor orange label which as different text underneath compared to that currently on the database. Nov 09, 2017 just before his death in 20, musician, poet and iconoclast lou reed teamed up with legendary photographer mick rock on a book of intimate, neverbeforescene pictures. He also produced and directed music videos for the classic bowie songs.
Lou reed,mick rock,john varvatos,transformer book by dean. Last night at cbgb the john varvatos store in nyc, lou reed and mick rock spoke about their friendship and work relationship spanning from the very beginning of both of their careers in music and photography to now. Being always a fan of lou reeds work on transformer 1972 and the first velvet underground album with nico, i had more than a mild interest from the beginning. Exactly fortyfive years ago this past week, the late lou reed released his second solo album, transformer, a work that solidified his stature as. In november 1972, transformer launched lou reed from the underground way up to mars, with a little help from starman bowie. In 20, lou reed, rock icon, artist and poet, collaborated with legendary photographer mick rock in one of the most visually exciting books. But the best thing about this book is that it introduced me to the rest of reed s work, and while i. Crucial to the standing and enduring appeal of transformer is the imagery of mick rock.
David chiu a photo taken of lou reed by mick rock during a discussion of reed and the transformer album between rock and david fricke at the nypl. Until that point, lou had had zero commercial success, neither with his now mythic band the velvet underground, nor as a solo artist. Transformer s haunting, kabukistyle cover image was captured during lou s debut london show, at kings cross in july 72. Transformer is the signed large format book signed by lou reed and showcasing mick rock s photography. Be the first to view lou reed and mick rocks new limited edition,transformer, ahead of all press and public announcements. In 20, lou reed, rock icon, artist and poet, collaborated withlegendary photographer mick rock in one of the most visually excitingbooks genesis ever produced. As well as david bowie, he has photographed lou reed, queen, iggy pop, roxy music and blondie. Transformer is the second solo studio album by american recording artist lou reed. The first time many of us clapped our eyes on lou reed was via mick rock s camera lens. A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. Mick rocks new photography book featuring his bff lou reed. Their work is presented within a full leather bound tome, housed in a case that also encloses a 7. This book captures lou in the studio, performing onstage, in his hotel room, and with friends including david bowie, nico, mick jagger, iggy pop and andy warhol. The blurry cover photo looks like a studio shot, staged to make reed look vacantly wasted, but its actually a.
In his own words to explore lous own words on his instantly recognizable songs. The front cover of transformer, lou reed s second solo album, which includes the hit singles walk on the wild side and perfect day. Rock has published numerous books featuring his photographs and has been the subject of a television series and documentary. Produced by david bowie and arranged by mick ronson, the album. Lou reed transformer, 1972 archival semimatte 260gsm edition of 35. Transformer by lou reed and mick rock very limited edition signed book from genesis publications in 20, lou reed, rock icon, artist and poet, collaborated with legendary photographer mick rock in one of the most visually exciting books genesis ever produced. Produced by david bowie and mick ronson lead guitarist for the spiders from mars transformer is widely considered one of the most iconic albums of the glam era.
Oct 05, 20 real estate agent sal scamardo attends book launch for transformer, a new photo book by lou reed and rock photographer, mick rock and recalls his own walk on the wild side at the legendary cbgbs. The first 350 signed, deluxe copies of transformer are available for preorder now. Oct 03, 20 transformer showcases rock s best photographs of the musician. Real estate agent sal scamardo attends book launch for transformer, a new photo book by lou reed and rock photographer, mick rock and recalls his own walk on the wild side at the legendary cbgbs. How mick rock shot the cover of lou reeds transformer. Lou reed and photographer mick rock collaborate for deluxe book. Just before his death in 20, musician, poet and iconoclast lou reed teamed up with legendary photographer mick rock on a book of intimate, neverbeforescene pictures. Their new book captures lou in the studio, performing onstage, in his hotel room, and with friends including david bowie, nico, mick jagger, iggy pop and andy warhol. Transformer gene, a family of genes that regulate sex determination in some insects. Now, with the cooperation of mick rockand the lou reed estate, this limited edition is available. The blurry cover photo looks like a studio shot, staged to make reed look vacantly wasted, but its actually a live photo taken at london. He is the inimitable rock photographer who launched his career with an unknown david bowie in 1972. Katherine schofield specialist entertainment memorabilia bonhams.
Transformer launched lou reed from the underground way up to mars, with a little help from starman bowie. An excellent, comprehensive look into one of rock s most interesting characters. November 8 brought the 45th anniversary of lou reed s transformer and with it the relaunch of the book that legendary photographer mick rock and lou had put out before reed s death that included photos from the transformer sessions and an interview between the two. In studios, on streets, onstage and backstage, mick s lens captures the different sides of lou. It features such classics as vicious and walk on the wild side, as well as a boppin, subdued version of andys chest, which the velvet underground had already recorded. Transformer by lou reed and mick rock beautiful day. Mick rock photography rock n roll photography for sale. Mick rock was there to capture reeds flight on film, beginning with the. Being always a fan of lou reed s work on transformer 1972 and the first velvet underground album with nico, i had more than a mild interest from the beginning. But the best thing about this book is that it introduced me to the rest of reeds work, and while i.
Arranger, bass arrangement, guest artist, guitar, mixing. Lou reed and mick rock transformer book launchsalvatore a. Reed, hastily dressed to impress in a rhinestone jacket by angie bowie, gazes into middle distance, the velvets in his rearview mirror, on the cusp of solo greatness. Transformer showcases rock s best photographs of the musician. May 30, 20 be the first to view lou reed and mick rocks new limited edition,transformer, ahead of all press and public announcements.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lou reed transformer 1972, matte sleeve, vinyl discogs. Now, lou reed, rock icon, artist and poet, is collaborating with legendary photographer mick rock in one of the most visually exciting books genesis has ever produced. Lou reed, mick rock,john varvatos, transformer book by dean holtermann. Apr 07, 2017 rock met reed through bowie, who coproduced transformer. Transformer, lou reed s second postvelvet underground album, was produced by david bowie and mick ronson bowies guitarist in 1972. Lou reed and mick rock s transformer available now. Lou reed and photographer mick rock collaborate for deluxe. Few would dispute that lou reed and mick rock are legends in their own right. Photographer mick rock celebrates lou reed in lavish book. Nov 15, 2017 november 8 brought the 45th anniversary of lou reeds transformer and with it the relaunch of the book that legendary photographer mick rock and lou had put out before reeds death that included photos from the transformer sessions and an interview between the two.
Aug 19, 2017 charting the transformations of lou reed from 1972 to 1980, transformer presents neverbeforeseen imagery of lou reed by photographer mick rock. From their limited edition book, transformer, lou reed and mick rock selected six rare and unseen images, all of which hold personal and historical significance, to create a series of signed and stamped fine art prints. Mick rock specializes in rock n roll photography and is known as the man who shot the 70s. The deluxe copies are now available to preorder from a hidden microsite. Lou reed remembered in photography book by mick rock people. The result of the teaming of lou reed, david bowie, and mick ronson, produced one of the greatest glam rock and lou reed albums ever made. Mick rock was there to capture reed s flight on film.
Transformer, a new book by lou reed and mick rock on vimeo. Mick rock was born in london in 1948 and is known as the man who shot the seventies. Levy spends nearly two thirds of the book on reed s life. Coinciding with the release of the book, rock spoke at an event with esteemed rolling stone writer david fricke at the new york public librarys stephen a. Find album credit information for transformer lou reed on allmusic. Mick rock talks 45 years of lou reeds transformer 91. Mick rock was there to capture reed s flight on film, beginning with the iconic album cover and continuing through the wild side of the seventies. Be the first to view lou reed and mick rock s new limited edition, transformer, ahead of all press and public announcements. Genesis publications have now released a massive photo collection of photos by mick rock, who captured lou reed s misadventures throughout that decade. Mick rock s book shares rare photos of the new york icon at his creative peak this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Each book is numbered and signed by the rocker bffs, mick rock and lou reed. Sep 30, 20 genesis publications have now released a massive photo collection of photos by mick rock, who captured lou reed s misadventures throughout that decade.
The publisher, genesis publications, first asked me about doing this several years ago. Oct 06, 20 charting the transformations of lou reed from 1972 to 1980, transformer presents neverbeforeseen imagery of lou reed by photographer mick rock. Lou reed s last major creative collaboration was with photographer mick rock, creating transformer, a definitive and handsome archive of images from the 1970s, and a worthy epitaph to one of rock. Transformer bruce kulick album, 2003 transformer, a song by gnarls barkley from st. Charting the transformations of lou reed from 1972 to 1980, transformer presents neverbeforeseen imagery of lou reed by photographer mick rock. Musically, reed s work didnt have too much in common with the sonic bombast of the glam scene, but at least it was a place where his eccentricities could find a comfortable home, and on transformer bowie and his righthand man, mick ronson, crafted a new sound for reed that was better fitting and more commercially astute than the ambivalent. Rock met reed through bowie, who coproduced transformer. A pagebypage guide to understanding one of rock s most inscrutable icons. Oct 20, 1994 an excellent, comprehensive look into one of rocks most interesting characters. John, im only dancing, the jean genie, space oddity and life on mars. Oct 04, 20 40 years ago, transformer launched lou reed from the underground, way up to mars, with a little help from starman bowie. Mar 11, 2003 being lou reed in 1972 was a raw deal. Transformer book release party at varvatos nyc bowery store10420 video and music by dean holtermann. Mick rock was there to capture reed s flight on film, beginning with the.
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