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Music Photography Book Volume One by BLAG | Limited Edition

BLAG Music Photography Book Volume One: Enjoy iconic, rare and never-seen-before images with world renowned musicians

Pre-Order: Shipping estimated to commence from mid-November 2023

First Edition, limited to 500 copies of each format

Sizes:

Large: 220 x 297mm

Small: 189 x 246mm

Hardcover with dust jacket, heavyweight paper, available in small or large.

Paperback with matte finish, available in small or large.

Book Description

From the creators of BLAG magazine, enjoy iconic, rare and never-seen-before images. Own photography taken at some of contemporary music’s most compelling moments and times.

BLAG is often granted unparalleled access to music’s most notable pioneers. MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY is nothing short of that.

Curated into a luxury book, enjoy candid and studio images of award-winning and celebrated artists from BLAG magazine’s original shoots and unique archive.

The book contains a unique collection and perspective that won’t be found anywhere else.

Shot on film across 35mm, Medium Format and Polaroid, many images published in print for the very first time ever.

Photography by Sarah J. Edwards, Art Direction by Sally A. Edwards.

Line-up includes

N.E.R.D

The Raconteurs: Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler

Queens of the Stone Age

John Legend

The Hives

Ciara

Kelly Rowland

Ameriie

Franz Ferdinand

Perry Farrell

OutKast

Beastie Boys

Julian Casablancas

Slash

Phoenix

Kim Gordon

Amy Winehouse

Scott Weiland

More to be announced

About Sarah J. Edwards

Sarah J. Edwards’ PhotographyBritish photographer Sarah J. Edwards is widely known for her celebrity portrait and atmospheric photography. She is world-renowned for her contributions to BLAG magazine, which she co-founded with her twin sister, Sally A. Edwards. Over three decades, Sarah has photographed celebrity figures in music, film and art worlds, publishing 15 coffee table magazines featuring her work. Amongst them, featured shoots with Questlove, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, OutKast, Beastie Boys, Andrew Garfield, Cillian Murphy and many more. Using some of London’s finest landmarks as backdrops and featuring fashion’s most respected designers.

Sarah’s work has appeared in a range of publications including The Guardian, i-D, Dazed, Interview, L’Official Homme. Sarah has done shoots for Mercedes Benz, Pernod Riccard and Nike. She has directed commercial films for Mercedes Benz, L’Oreal and Elms Lesters Painting Rooms.

About Sally A. Edwards

Sally A. Edwards is an internationally renowned editor, writer, designer, art director, producer, stylist and director. Her expertise is in creativity, music, contemporary art and film. She co-created BLAG with her twin sister Sarah J. Edwards, while studying Graphic Design and Art at Lincoln College of Art and Design. She works on BLAG as an editor, writer, design and art director, stylist, producer and director.

Sally is influential in finding, championing, interviewing and styling many of contemporary pop culture’s most successful and influential musicians, actors, artists and creators of all time. She has over two decades of experience, is highly regarded for authentic design and presentation of featured talents. Sally is well-known for her intelligent and humorous interview style — which involves discovering the reality at the heart of creativity via humour and honesty.

Pre-Order The music photography book by BLAG today to own a piece of music history in-the-making.


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    Laundry Day Interview Preview

    Interview by Sally A. Edwards. Photography courtesy of Laundry Day. A short excerpt from the long-read. Members can read in full now, subscribe to access or this will feature in the MUSIC book. I’ve done my fair share of interviews. Some I’ve waited hours for, not being able to make a move just in case…

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    Laundry Day Long Read

    Interview by Sally A. Edwards. Photography courtesy of Laundry Day. Sit back, relax, this is a very long-read. We guarantee you’ll emerge inspired. Members can read in full now, or this will feature in the MUSIC book. I’ve done my fair share of interviews. Some I’ve waited hours for, not being able to make a…

  • Amy Winehouse BLAG magazine shoot by Sarah J. Edwards. Amy Winehouse is pictured just before Back To Black was released

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    When Amy Winehouse invited Sarah J. Edwards to join her for a manicure, a very special conversation happened. The ladies discussed success formulas, sampling and collaborations. Amy shared stories of the making of her monumental album, Back To Black and her desire to create a super girl group.

Fine Art Photography

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André 3000 Portrait by Sarah J. Edwards for BLAG magazine
André 3000 Portrait by Sarah J. Edwards for BLAG magazine

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