Reversing into the future : New Wave graphics, 1977-1990
Krivine, Andrew2021
Book
Reversing into the Future: New Wave Graphics 1977-1990 is a unique and fascinating book of graphic design history curated from Andrew Krivine's personal and vast collection of original posters, flyers, artworks and memorabilia from the golden age of New Wave. Packed with exclusive artworks and expert texts, this is the comprehensive guide to the unforgettable period of New Wave. Having witnessed an emerging generation of music buyers who'd been energised by punk, major record labels and independents alike went in search of sounds and visions that captured something of the energy and cheeky attitude of punk, while ignoring its political edge. New Wave was embraced by the mainstream music and entertainment industries and used to promote artists who rejected the anti-consumerist, antimaterialistic, black-and-white nihilism of the original punk movement in favour of a more optimistic, humorous and colourful present refracted through the past. In doing so, and as this book illustrates, the New Wave followed Marshall McLuhan's dictum that 'we drive boldly into the future with our eyes fixed firmly on the rear-view mirror'. New Wave artists rejected punk's satirical, parodic and irreverent treatment of rock 'n' roll's original, iconic imagery preferring to display it reverently or referenced with love and affection. Reversing Into The Future: New Wave Graphics 1977-1990 includes graphic designs for, among others, The B52s, Boomtown Rats, Devo, Duran Duran, The Cars, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, XTC, Cyndi Lauper, The Police, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, Japan, Blondie, Talking Heads, The Go-Gos, Graham Parker, Nick Lowe, Simple Minds, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and many more. Graphic artists featured include Martyn Atkins, Barney Bubbles, Chris Morton, Malcolm Garrett, Alex McDowell, Tony Wright, Martin Kaye for the Paradiso, X3 Posters, DEVO Inc., Neville Brody, The Design Republic, Russell Mills and more. A collectable item itself, the book is beautifully produced with front and back cover artwork by world-renowned designers Malcolm Garrett and Chip Kidd. Alongside a vast array of original artworks and graphics from the New Wave period, the book includes text contributions from recognised and respected commentators, critics and designers from the UK, US and Australia. Documenting the incredible impact of New Wave, this is the ideal book for die-hard music fans and graphic design aficionados alike.
Main title:
Reversing into the future : New Wave graphics, 1977-1990 / Andrew Krivine.
Author:
Krivine, Andrew, author
Imprint:
London : Pavilion, 2021.©2021
Collation:
336 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm
Contents:
Preface: Pictures came and broke your heart / Chip Kidd -- Introduction: Surfing the nouvelle vague -- What does 'new wave' mean? / Pete Groff -- US bands B-F / Pete Groff -- Video killed the record cover? / Philip Brophy -- US bands F-N / Philip Brophy -- Riding a new wave / Andrew Blauvelt -- US bands N-S / Andrew Blauvelt -- Artists in residents (Ralph Records) / Andrew Blauvelt -- US bands T-Z / Andrew Blauvelt -- No wave sonic abrasions / Andrew Blauvelt -- We're going down the pub / Andrew Blauvelt -- Put a tie on, here comes the (British) new wave / Matthew Worley -- UK bands A-B / Matthew Worley -- Posters going steady: Martin Kaye's designs for the Paradiso / Matthew Worley -- UK banks B-H / Matthew Worley -- In search of space / Malcolm Garrett -- UK bands I-P / Malcolm Garrett -- The sound is in the label: Chiswick + Stiff + Radar Records / Malcolm Garrett -- Desert island designs: onto a desert island, a new wave rolls / Chris Morton & or c-more-tone -- UK bands P-Y / Chris Morton & or c-more-tone.
ISBN:
9781911663959 (hbk)9781911663959 (hardback)
Dewey class:
741.609045741.6
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
BRN:
713024
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Art and Culture | ARTS 741.6 KRIV | On loan - Due: 04 Jul 2026 |