Search Results: Pop Music from Royal Books, Inc.

New York: Dell Publishing, 1964. First Edition. No. 0493. First Edition, a paperback original. Collects photographs of the Beatles, along with band members' horoscopes and biographies. Pinhole on the rear wrapper, else Near Fine in wrappers. Not in Holroyd.

London: London Features International, 1970. Collection of 13 vintage photographs of Elton John, circa 1970s, including twelve bordered photographs and one borderless. Twelve photographs with printed agency labels or stamps on the verso, and many with photographer stamps and manuscript ink annotations on the verso. Two photographs show John alongside his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, although the balance show John onstage in a variety of intricate and outlandish costumes, including one photograph capturing the musician playing the piano in a particularly flamboyant sequined coat with matching angel wings and halo. Especially notable among the collection is a photograph of the musician meeting Princess Alexandria of Denmark, circa 1972. Nine photographs measuring 8 x 10 inches, four photographs measuring 8 x 6 inches. Generally Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1980. Collection of nine vintage photographs of Tina Turner, dating between the 1960s and 1980s. Five photographs with provenance stamps on the verso, and one with a mimeo snipe. The collection includes four photographs of Turner from the films "Gimme Shelter" (1970), "Taking Off" (1971), and "Soul to Soul" (1971), as well as three promotional photographs of Turner (two featuring Ike Turner), and two photographs of Turner from the television concert special "Tina Turner: Private Dancer" (1985). Measurements range from 7 x 9 inches to 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus.

Various cities: Various studios and photographers, 1980. Collection of eight vintage photographs of jazz vocal quartet The Mills Brothers, taken variously between the 1940s and 1980s. One with a mimeo snipe and the stamp of Raymond Booking Agency on the verso, and five with the stamps of Movie Still Archives on the verso. One photograph shows the brothers in the 1943 comedy film "He's My Guy." Three of the remaining photographs appear to have been taken during the 1960s, and four during the 1980s. Two photographs bear the insignia of celebrity photographer James J. Kriegsmann on the bottom right corner, along with the logo of General Artists Corporation. The Mills Brothers, also known as the Four Mills Brothers and the Four Kings of Harmony, were a jazz and traditional pop vocal quartet composed of brothers John Jr., Herbert, Harry, and Don Mills. The brothers were born into a family of nine in Piqua, Ohio, originally singing at their family's Methodist Episcopal church, and eventually making… Read More

London: EMI, 1987. Vintage UK record store poster for the 1987 single, the opening track for David Bowie's 1987 album "Never Let Me Down." Exploring the theme of homelessness in the US, "Day-In Day-Out" is perhaps best remembered today for its controversial music video, which depicted a young couple struggling to survive in Los Angeles. The video was heavily censored, and particularly challenging scenes (including footage of a man urinating on Ronald Reagan's star on the Hollywood Walk, a child spelling out the word fuck in building blocks, and the heavily implied rape of the video's protagonist) led to the video being banned by many television stations. 60 x 39.75 inches, folded as issued. Near Fine, with a hint of wear at the folds.

N.p.: N.p., 1976. Collection of five vintage black and white photographs of vocalist Bryan Ferry and guitarist Phil Manzanera performing with Roxy Music on the 1975-1976 tour to promote the release of "Siren." Four photographs double-weight. With the stamp of photographer Duana LeMay to the verso, and one with LeMay's printed and addressed label and manuscript ink annotations regarding layout. "Siren" was the band's fifth album, and the first to produce a mainstream hit in the US, "Love is the Drug." 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1964. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1964 film, showing director Richard Lester behind the camera. Les Artistes Associés stamp on the verso. A musical comedy about the Beatles, capturing the band during the height of Beatlemania, set over 36 hours in the life of the band members as they prepare for a television performance. Nominated for two Academy Awards. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good, with pinholes at the corners. Criterion Collection 711. Ebert I. Rosenbaum 1000. Vogel, Film as a Subversive Art.

London: Fiction Records, 1985. Vintage record store poster, created to advertise The Cure's sixth studio album, "The Head on the Door," released on August 30, 1985. Featuring the hit singles "In Between Days" and "Close to Me," the album was the band's first big international success, and was certified gold in the US, UK, and France. 59 x 39.5 inches, folded as issued. Near Fine, with a hint of wear at the creases.

Los Angeles: Warner Brothers Records, 1970. Original photographic artwork assemblage for Van Morrison's classic 1970 album, , with original double exposure photograph by David Gahr, designed by Janet Planet and used by Warner Brothers Records as shooting artwork for the album cover. Production annotations, in manuscript marker and pencil, at bottom of board below the image. Annotations on verso noting, "Van Morrison 'Cover' 1884," in manuscript marker, with the "1884" being the album catalogue number, and "the band + street choir," just below in manuscript pencil. Gahr was a preeminent photographer of folk, blues, jazz, and rock musicians for over four decades, whose subjects include the likes of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Miles Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Peter Seeger, and many, many others. His work was regularly featured in the seminal rock magazine "Crawdaddy." Building on the critical successes of "Astral Weeks" (1968), and "Moondance" (1970), Morrison's fourth studio LP featured the… Read More

N.p.: N.p., 1966. Collection of five vintage reference photographs from the 1966 film, showing Herman's Hermits, who appear as fictionalized versions of themselves in the film. A NASA scientist is sent to covertly gather information about Herman's Hermits after the children of US astronauts pick "Herman's Hermits" to be the name of the newest Gemini space capsule. The second US film to feature the British-based band, following "When the Boys Meet the Girls" (1965). 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

New York: Island Records, 1980. Vintage black and white double-sided poster for U2's 1980 US tour promoting their debut album "Boy" and hit single "I Will Follow." One side of the poster advertises press responses to U2's debut album "Boy," alongside a list of the band's upcoming US tour dates, while the other side has a close up image of Bono on the mic and simply says " 'I WILL FOLLOW'! U2." Though reviewed at the time as relatively unpolished but still having potential, U2 has gone on to be one of the most widely-recognized bands in the world. Over the years U2 has sold over 170 million records, won 22 Grammy Awards (more than any other band), and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 14.5 x 21 inches, folded. Good to Very Good condition, with a chip and various pinhole tears at the extremities, and two cello tape repairs to one side.

London: The Mott Collection / The Vinyl Factory, 2012. First Edition. First Edition. One of 300 numbered copies signed by editor Toby Mott and including a 45 RPM single with a Kraftwerk interview titled "ZDF Heute" from April 26, 2009. A remarkable exhibition catalog, sold out on publication, published to commemorate the exhibit of 45 Kraftwerk singles from the Mott Collection held from September 13 to October 5. The book sports a minimalist design very much in keeping with the Kraftwerk ethic, and is illustrated in monograph style with color images of each single on the recto, and release information on the verso leaf opposite. With an introductory essay by Toby Mott. 7-inch single is in a matching red sleeve, laid in at the rear, and bears the limitation number for the book. From the original catalog description: The Vinyl Factory and The Mott Collection are pleased to announce a new exhibition and commemorative book: Kraftwerk. 45 RPM. The exhibit consists of 45 iconic 7" Kraftwerk single… Read More

Antwerp: Sportpaleis Antwerpen, 1988. Vintage Belgian tour poster for two performances at the Sportpaleis in Antwerpen on July 22 and 23, 1988, in support of Prince's 1988 album "Lovesexy." The first date on the poster, July 22, was canceled. Prince's tenth studio album, released on CD as a single track and on LP without individual song index markings. The release was largely a solo effort, with Prince ruminating on the nature of good and evil in his own, inimitably funky way. Prince referred to the release as "my gospel album." The critically acclaimed tour in support of the album began in Paris in July 8, 1988, and ended in Osaka on February 13, 1989, covering Europe, North America, and Japan. Prince's performance in Dortmund, Germany-the final European stop on the tour-was televised on several European television stations, and was later released on video cassette and LaserDisc. 27 x 39 inches. Light edgewear and creasing at the extremities, overall Near Fine.

Manchester: Factory Records, 1985. Vintage two-sided promotional sticker for the 1985 album. Verso notes the release of the album, the first single "The Perfect Kiss," and the Jonathan Demme-directed video for the same. The third studio album by New Order, and the first time the band would fully embrace the use of synthesizers and other electronic elements, moving beyond their post-punk origins. The front of the sticker mirrors the typography and layout used for the cassette release, created by legendary Factory Records designer Peter Saville. 3 x 8 inches. Backing unpeeled and fully intact. Fine. Robertson, Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album.

New York: Ballantine Books, 1977. First Edition. No. 27074. First Edition in paperback, preceded by the hardcover edition published by Macmillan. About Very Good plus in wrappers, with owner name on the first leaf, rear wrapper slightly wavy on the top edge, and a few nicks on the front wrapper. Not in Holroyd.

N.p.: N.p., 1969. Vintage borderless double weight photograph of bassist Jeremy Spencer during a studio recording session, circa 1969. With the stamp of photographer George Wilkes on the verso. Spencer was a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, forming the band in 1967 with guitarist Peter Green and drummer Mick Fleetwood. Spencer recorded four albums with the band before leaving abruptly in 1971, having joined the religious cult The Children of God (now known as the Family International). 9.5 x 6.5 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1960. Vintage borderless photograph of The Beach Boys posing in front of the Eiffel Tower on what appears to have been a very foggy day, circa 1960s. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with a short diagonal tear to the bottom right corner, repaired with paper tape on the verso.

N.p.: N.p., 1970. Vintage borderless photograph of guitarist Peter Green in performance with several unknown musicians, circa 1970s. With the stamp of London Photo Agency on the verso. Green, who founded Fleetwood Mac alongside Mick Fleetwood and Jeremy Spencer, left the band in 1970, after a prolonged battle with mental illness and LSD usage. Green reemerged into the public eye in the late 1970s, producing a string of solo albums which began with "In the Skies" in 1979. 10 x 6.75 inches. Very Good plus.

Stockholm: Svenska Dagbladet, 1983. Vintage borderless photograph of Elvis Costello performing with The Attractions in Stockholm, Sweden on November 22, 1983. Printed label of Svenska Dagbladet affixed to the verso, along with a date stamp reading 83-11-23. The show was part of Costello's "Clocking In Across Europe" tour, promoting the release of his 1983 album "Punch the Clock." 9.5 x 7 inches. About Fine.

Stockholm: Svenska Dagbladet, 1987. Vintage borderless photograph of the Eurythmics performing at Stockholm Stadion in Sweden on June 13, 1987. Printed label crediting photographer Mats Strand affixed to the verso, along with the stamp of Svenskt Pressfoto, a date stamp reading 1987-06-13, and manuscript ink annotations. The group's performance in Stockholm was part of their worldwide tour in support of their fifth studio album, the 1986 release "Revenge." 9.5 x 7 inches. About Fine.