Friends of Beethoven – Beethoven's Silent Auction 2019
Auction Ends: May 19, 2019 10:00 PM PDT

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.

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Thank you Nicki Klein for securing this donation!