This is usually written as the current number over the total number in the printing ie. Vaughan olivers favourite 4ad artwork the 4ad records. There are times that limited edition gets way too out of hand for products that are going to be very hard to find later on and have many people be so upset that they missed out on it. The book is an exquisite reflection of 4ad itselfextravagant, atmospheric, and rich in texture and timbre.
Ive long been a fan of the visual output of the independent record label 4ad, and especially the consistently creative visual language achieved in their collaboration with their designer vaughn oliver. He had a nervous breakdown in 1994 and sold his half of 4ad to martin mills in 1999. I was a little disappointed though to now discover that theres a limited edition. Crucial collection of 4ad classics, compiled to accompany martin astons extensive book on the label. The guardian 4ad are thrilled to announce the longawaited reissue of gene clarks 1974 masterpiece no other one of the american singersongwriter and byrds founding members finest works. Oliver this is an essential book for all 4ad fans and anyone who loved the music of that time. It also provides only limited analysis, concentrating on the long, long tale at hand. Wattsrussells vanishing act may explain why a book hadnt been written about 4ad unlike indielabel peers factory, rough trade and creation until i. Also, weve got the full tracklist below of the 2cd set that comes with the limitededition version of the book.
Vaughan oliver the first official account of the iconic record label. The label gained prominence in the 1980s for releasing albums from alternative rock, postpunk, gothic rock and dream pop artists, such as bauhaus, cocteau twins, modern english, dead can dance, clan of xymox, pixies, throwing muses. The story of 4ad, dis celebrates one of our favourite labels with a series of pieces exploring the labels history. The story of 4ad last month, with a limited hardback edition appearing on shelves on the 24th october. The women of 4ad throwing muses, lush, the breeders. All limited edition books have a broad range of collectible upgrades such as slipcases, specialty bindings, marbled end papers, signed limitation pages and other unique features. This mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red house painters. The story of 4ad is a detailed history of the iconic independent record label 4ad, signer of painfully cool bands including cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses and the breeders. Getting to see inside the history of this influential record label was a joy, and seeing how circumstance around various signings and releases were so precarious was almost frightening.
The story of 4ad, ivo wattsrussell, martin aston, peter kent, pixies, this mortal coil, throwing muses, vaughan oliver. This gorgeouslyproduced series explores the work of one of the greatest indie groups in recent memory. The definitive account of the iconic, influential independent record label, published in sept 20 by harpercollins imprint the friday project. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20 a times literary supplement book of the year 20this mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red house painters. Ive until now avoided writing more books as i enjoy occasionally leaving the house, he says. Non fiction an appetite for wonder by richard dawkins floating city by sudhir venkatesh wilkie collins by andrew lycett friendship by ac grayling deep sea and foreign going by rose george eyes wide open by noreena hertz facing the other way.
An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20 a times. Facing the other way the story of 4ad 2014, cd discogs. To ask other readers questions about facing the other way, please sign up. The story of 4ad was published by harpercollins imprint the friday project on july 17th 2014 in the uk. Focusing on mostly the first 20 years of 4ad s history, it has the prestigious boast of having the cover designed by vaughan oliver and will also be available as a limited edition with 2 cds of. Martin aston pens book about 4ad ghettoblaster magazine. Ivo wattsrussells legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of journalist martin astons new book facing the other way. From the current issue of notion magazine, comes lauren downs chat with the man, the legend and the highly influential force of nature behind the artwork of the 4ad label as martin aston takes stock of 4ad in his new book facing the other way, we speak to vaughan oliver, a man as crucial to its legacy as its infamous, reclusive founder ivo wattsrussell. Vaughan oliver v23 has revamped his original artwork from the hardcover edition. Wattsrussell is the youngest of eight children in a family that struggled financially. Clocking in at 686 pages, the cast of characters consulted includes everyone from gene simmons. No other will be released across four formats on november 8th 2019 cd, limited double cd, lp and a limited deluxe boxset. A stitchedin insert numbered and signed by the author and ftow designer and former 4ad inhouse design guru vaughan oliver. Peter wanted everything at 4ad to grow, whereas i found anything beside the finished album was unnecessary, says wattsrussell.
Set to be released on september 26th 20, it will be the first official account of the label we love. The story of 4ad, is author martin astons exhaustive and thorough take on what literally became an up and down, then up again, path that 4ad would forge. A numbered edition is a limited edition where the total number of copies in the print run is notated on the book. At the centre of the book is an exhaustive interview with ivo wattsrussell in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vj books presents limited first edition books vj books offers a wide selection of rare and collectible books for sale from bestselling authors such as tom clancy, vince flynn, alan jacobson, and robert mccammon. For me, i strategize to get online early as possible so that they dont sell out too quickly. The story of 4ad is published by harpercollins imprint the friday project on july 17th in the uk. In addition to the trade edition, there will be a limited edition of 1,000 copies with additional art and two compilation. The story of 4ad by martin aston 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A monster book due out this fall will chronicle the history of legendary uk label 4ad. Pitchfork pitchfork facing the other way represents one of the greatest stories to emerge from rock and rolls modern history drowned in sound. Newsthump, david bowie damaged blackstar limited edition lithograhs help centre, vince clarke samples, the gay beards, rayzor.
Written by accomplished music writer martin aston facing the other way is the first comprehensive history of record label 4ad. Limited edition books rare and collectible books for sale. This first volume spans 198089, arguably the labels most influential period, with 21 tracks covering ground between the birthday partys thunderous zoo music girl and the remastered single version of this mortal coils stillbreathtaking song to the siren, taking in the arabesque. A limited run double cd edition housed in a hardbound book cover sees the original album being released alongside a bonus disc of alternate. In support of record store day on april 17th, 4ad is making available 1500 copies of the film on dvd, which will be for sale at stores participating in rsd. Many websites have paraded their love for the label but finally all the facts have been captured in a book by music journalist martin aston, facing the other way the story of 4ad, which has been published by the friday project who have recently brought us throwing muses purgatory paradise book in both standard hardback format and in a limited twovolume set, signed by aston and designer vaughan. As well as the limited edition deluxe package, designed by vaughan oliver, the. This is the kind of book that would be boring for people who arent extreme fans, but for someone like me, who found 4ad to be a revelation, this book is amazing.
The first official account of the iconic record label. In this comprehensive account concentrating on the labels first two decades up to the point that wattsrussell left, music journalist martin aston explores the fascinating story with unique access to all the key players and pretty. Facing the other way the story of 4ad, which has been published by the friday project. A stitchedin insert numbered and signed by the author and ftow designer and former. Also, weve got the full tracklist below of the 2cd set that comes with the limited edition version of the book. Though this book took me forever to finish, i did appreciate its thoroughness. There were parts that dragged and i dozed off a few times. Ivo wattsrussell born 1954 in northamptonshire, england is jointfounder with peter kent of the indie record label 4ad. Housed in a beautiful slipcase, all packaging designed by vaughan oliver. The book s author, martin aston, draws on eyeopening interviews with artists and label staff, exploring 4ad s first 20 years in which founder ivo wattsrussell guided it to become one of.
The first ever history of 4ad, as told by music journalist martin aston, was published by harpercollins offshoot the friday project as facing the other way. See more ideas about envelope design, album covers and dead can dance. Label founder ivo wattsrussell goes further, candidly revealing in the recent 4ad biography, facing the other way, that this album wasnt just his favourite cocteaus album but also his favourite alltime 4ad album, and by a long shot, calling it the perfect record. Following the release of felts first five albums in february, the bands reissue campaign continues with the second half of their discography during the 80s felt recorded ten albums and ten singles for the cherry red and creation labels. Combining the unique tastes of wattsrussell and the striking design aesthetic of vaughan oliver, 4ad records were recognizable by their look as much their sound. As i grow older, i am increasingly stricken with an antipathy towards my fellow giggoers which threatens to escalate into outright violence some fairly. The labels history has been detailed by martin aston in the biography facing the other way, released in 20.
Many websites have paraded their love for the label but finally all the facts have been captured in a book by music journalist martin aston, facing the other way the story of 4ad, which has been published by the friday project who have recently brought us throwing muses purgatoryparadise book in both standard hardback format and in a limited twovolume set, signed by aston and designer. The book was also released in a limited edition of copies. Focusing on mostly the first 20 years of 4ad s history, it has the prestigious boast of having the cover designed by vaughan oliver and will also be available as a limited edition with 2 cds of some of the labels musical history. Its rare that i pick up a book well over 600 pages and manage to finish it. This 2cd compilation is included with the limited edition of martin astons book facing the other way the story of 4ad. Housed in a beautiful slipcase, all packaging designed by vaughan. The story of 4ad limited edition the book was also released in a limited edition of copies. He has a new book that came out on october th called breaking down the walls of heartache. To mark the release of martin astons book, facing the other way. Facing the other way the story of 4ad isolation records. The story of 4ad, traces the history of the groundbreaking, londonbased record label from its postpunk origins in 1979 to the departure of. Founded by ivo wattsrussell and peter kent in 1979, the label began as axis, but quickly found a lasting name in 4ad.
The story of 4ad p box set, collectors edition, deluxe edition, numbered edition 20 cd 4ad ftow10 add issue. Shelves and drawers in ivos rooms contain thousands of these limited edition box sets, which he trades. The story of 4ad by martin aston 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It was originally funded by, and an imprint of, beggars banquet. The paperback edition of my book facing the other way. For me, 4ad is to music as dalkey is to booksan independent label serving up. The book s author, martin aston, draws on eyeopening interviews with artists and label staff, exploring 4ad s first 20 years in which founder.
He moved to santa fe in the us where he still lives. Vaughan oliver v23 has revamped the artwork from the hardcover edition for this version. Its an exhaustive, minutiaepacked documentation of a label that has released cult classics by the likes of cocteau twins, throwing muses, and. The story of 4ad limited edition by aston, martin at. Vaughan oliver, the british artist and graphic designer who helped create the visual identity of the 4ad record label and so many of the legendary imprints bestknown bands, including the pixies, cocteau twins, throwing muses, the breeders, this mortal coil, dead can dance and more, died sunday. Rip the genius, unique, mischievous, irrepressible, iconic, inspirational, maverick force of nature vaughan oliver, thank you for all your work, support, encouragement, hilarity. Adam looks at martin astons new book on the labels glory years. A lettered edition is the same as a numbered edition except with letters. Wattsrussell, then employees of another indie, beggars banquet, dropped the name axis as it was.
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