Books
Transformer: Collector Edition Book by Lou Reed and Mick Rock
- Item Number
- 441
- Estimated Value
- 330 USD
- Sold
- 110 USD to EDHCPA
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
TRANSFORMER
Collector Edition
Brand new and unopened
Intimate photos of Lou Reed shot by friend Mick Rock collected in high-end coffee table publication by Genesis Publications
45 years ago, Transformer launched Lou Reed from the underground way up to Mars, with a little help from Starman Bowie. 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.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY
Images from throughout the Seventies chronicle Lou's transformations from the unique perspective of a close friend. Transformer presents Lou's choice of photographs, from the famous to the never-before-seen.
THE MANUSCRIPT
In Transformer, Lou Reed tells the truth behind the sartorial gestures, innovative stage set-ups, subversive acts and legendary albums that made him one of the most intriguing artists in modern music.
Collector Edition:
1650 copies
Signed by:
Mick Rock, Lou Reed Estate Stamp
Paper:
Matt art paper and tracing paper leaves
Binding:
Lou and Mick's Transformer image is recreated by hand on the cover of this craft-bound book in black, white and gold foil detailing.
Box:
The large format edition (290mm x 390mm / 11.5" x 15.5") is presented in a slipcase, with Mick's annotated contact strips inset.
Extras:
Additionally, a limited edition 7" vinyl, a picture disc featuring the tracks 'Walk on the Wild Side' and 'Coney Island Baby' is enclosed.
Item Special Note
Items will be available for pick up at Beethoven Street Elementary School (front of the school, near the flagpole) before school on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 and Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (7:45-8:30am) and after school only on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (2:15-2:45pm)
On request, items can be mailed to the winning bidder. Bidder is responsible for shipping and handling fees, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped via USPS and billed at standard industry rates.
Donated By:
Thank you Nicki Klein for securing this donation!
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