Mind Over Matter: The Images of Pink Floyd

Great volume highlights Storm Thorgerson's iconic images for The Floyd I preordered this volume from Amazon on Feb. 7th this year. The publishing date of April 3rd came and went, and there was no action on my order. Over time it became apparent that Amazon didn't have any copies. So I eventually ordered a copy from a 3rd party seller.Now that I finally have the volu. Russell Gillett said Showing off Storm's work in style. Wow what an awesome trip through the history of Pink Floyd, by the man who created or helped create so many of the band's iconic album covers and artwork. Not much material from The Wall (and none from The Final Cut), but I knew that going in, as Storm was not involved with those albums. Overall,. There is a lot of new material in this book for Pink Floyd fans LindaC Purchased this as a gift for a huge Pink Floyd fan. He already had many books so I was concerned that this would duplicate them. Although it does have some of the same info and pics, there is a lot of new material in this book.

275 color and 38 b&w images. His insights in into the creation of some of the most evocative and recognizable images in music history, including the flying pig and the infamous Dark Side of the Moon prism, will instruct and surprise even the most devoted Pink Floyd fan. The comprehensive collection of the late Storm Thorgerson’s iconic designs for Pink FloydA gorgeous centerpiece to any Pink Floyd fan’s collection, Mind Over Matter is a veritable gallery of the band’s artwork and the backstory of its creation by the late graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, who was instrumental in creating the mystique that shrouds Pink Floyd and its music. The creative genius behind Pink Floyd’s iconic Dark Side of the Moon album cover revisits the work he created for each album and tells the story behind the concept, annotating this collection of legendary music visuals with his personal memoirs of his time spent with the band.This complete package of music artwork showcases the images of Pink Floyd’s album sleeves and the iconic designs from tour programs, poster, t-shirts, and booklet pages in beautiful color reproductions alongside Thorgerson’s commentary

About the Author Storm Thorgerson (1944–2013) was a British graphic designer best known for his work for rock artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Cranberries, The Mars Volta, and others.Peter Curzon collaborated with Storm Thorgerson on album covers for over 20 years. . He now runs StormStudios, where he continues to design “normal but not” images

He now runs StormStudios, where he continues to design “normal but not” images. . Storm Thorgerson (1944–2013) was a British graphic designer best known for his work for rock artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Cranberries, The Mars Volta, and others.Peter Curzon collaborated with Storm Thorgerson on album covers for over 20 years