Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn

Reuel Golden, Anton Corbijn

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Taschen
14 June 2024

Individual photographers; Music; Electronic music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups

In November 2020, Depeche Mode were inducted into the Rock & Roll

Hall of Fame, and Dave Gahan, accepting the honour, said: ""I'd like to

thank Anton Corbijn who thank God came in at the right time and actually

made us look cool."" Also in the fall of 2020, TASCHEN released the

limited edition Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn (81-18) signed by

Depeche Mode and Anton Corbijn, and it became one of the fastest

selling collector's editions in the publishing company's history. This pocket-sized and wallet-friendly edition is a testament to

Corbijn's unique vision, and indeed ""cool"" as Gahan acknowledged so

movingly in his speech; an illustrated history of how Corbijn,

who became in 1986 the band's de facto creative director, and helped

cement Depeche Mode's reputation as the biggest cult band in the world.

Featuring over 150 photographs from Corbijn's extensive archives, including formal and informal portraits from

places such as Madrid, Hamburg, the California desert, Prague and

Marrakech; a multitude of off-the-cuff, candid

images; and stunning live shots from all their tours since 1988 right up to 2023. Created with the full collaboration of the band, who share some insights on working with Corbijn, Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn trumpets how one man's original aesthetic,

that has encompassed all of their photography, most of their music

videos, album graphics and set designs, helped shape the band's enduring

popularity. Reflecting on his role in Depeche Mode, Corbijn recalls in the

book's introduction: ""A lot of it came down to me, and I wanted it to be

right for them. I wanted to think for them. To be great for them."" This

book is a tribute to the depth and breadth of that greatness, a

celebration of one of the most creative and enduring collaborations in

rock history.

Illustrated by: Reuel Golden
Photographs by: Anton Corbijn
Imprint: Taschen
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 411g
ISBN: 9783836597999
ISBN 10: 3836597993
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 14 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reuel Golden is the former editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photography editor at TASCHEN. His TASCHEN titles include: Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, both London and New York Portrait of a City books, The Rolling Stones, Her Majesty, the National Geographic editions, the David Bailey SUMO and Andy Warhol. Polaroids. Dutch photographer, videographer, designer and film director Anton Corbijn is best known for his black-and-white photography of artists, which from the beginning included musicians, painters and actors. His approach to this work has been hailed as defining a new way of portrait photography with the emphasis on his guiding principle that imperfection is closer to life than perfection. From his humble beginnings as a music fan, he developed into an important globally heard voice in the photography world. For decades he has been a collaborator with many musicians such as Tom Waits, U2, Nick Cave, Metallica, Herbert Grönemeyer, R.E.M. and in this case Depeche Mode. Even after making films with the likes of George Clooney, Robert Pattinson or Philip Seymour Hofmann, he always returned to his first love, photography. He has had many museum shows over the years and resides in Amsterdam.