Wilson, Tony
Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500286364
- author:
- Wilson, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 1.9 x 29 centimetres (1.3
- Genre:
- Contemporary popular music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Complete Graphic Album is a comprehensive overview of the iconic artwork from Factory Records. This generously illustrated catalogue showcases the label's record sleeves, posters, ephemera, venues and packaging, arranged according to the famous Factory reference system. The book includes a foreword by Tony Wilson, founder of Factory Records, and an introductory essay discussing the label's role in bringing design to the mainstream. As part of the story, Factory Records has been given its own reference number - Fac 461 - making it a collectable item in its own right. With over 200 pages of illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the visual identity of Factory Records and its influence on popular culture.