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Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London

Noel Hawks, Alex Bartsch

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Explore London's reggae history through iconic sleeves.

If you're a fan of reggae music or a lover of London's rich cultural tapestry, this visual journey might just be your next favorite read. The book offers a unique window into the past, featuring reggae record sleeves photographed in their original London locations. It's a nostalgic trip that blends music, history, and photography, inviting you to explore the streets of London from a reggae-infused perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London

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ISBN: 9780956777386
Date of Publication: 2018-04-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Music
Goodreads rating: 4.38
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At first glance, a book of reggae album covers looks a bit 'coffee table', but don't be put off. Back in the day, money was tight and these records had to be sleeved as cheaply as possible. Original artwork was eschewed in favour of photographs of the artist in often relatively mundane surroundings, sometimes only yards from the offices of the record company in question. The book comprises Alex Bartsch's present-day photos of reggae album sleeves held up in front of the spot where they were taken so many years ago. The resulting book feels like a social history of the parts of London where the original photos were taken, and of the Afro-Caribbean people who live(d) there. It's certainly more substantial than any other book of album artwork I've encountered.
 

Explore London's reggae history through iconic sleeves.

If you're a fan of reggae music or a lover of London's rich cultural tapestry, this visual journey might just be your next favorite read. The book offers a unique window into the past, featuring reggae record sleeves photographed in their original London locations. It's a nostalgic trip that blends music, history, and photography, inviting you to explore the streets of London from a reggae-infused perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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