Search Results: Titles starting with V from DAVID DONALDSON

The book has been read and lying on a shelf for some time; some tanning as expected for a book of nearly twenty years old.
Review
Van der Graaf Generator were one of the most unique and important groups to emerge from the British 'underground' music scene of the late 60's and early 70s. Between 1969 and 1978 they created a body of work which in turn excited, overwhelmed, electrified, bedazzled, frustrated, and moved fans and critics alike. With their records and extreme live performances, they earned an intense international cult following, creating music which was considered brilliant by some and inaccessible by others. Over the years, the music of Van der Graaf Generator and lyrics of Peter Hammill have continued to exert a widespread, powerful influence. Now back together again after a 27 year break, Van der Graaf Generator continue to be a source of interest for fans, musicians, and the critics, who have universally lauded their reformation. Sold out concerts and a new album, which has attracted… Read More

Classic, 70s fantasy/sci-fi art from its best known British exponent (who actually studied furniture design at college!). I remember the book from the art room at school, my art teacher having recently been to a Dean show. The original, large, square format paperback includes an interesting article on his marbling technique and is infinitely preferable to the modern hardback, in my opinion. It should also be of interest to fans of progressive rock bands such as Greenslade and Yes for whom he designed many LP covers, contained within. Note a name is written on inside front page cover