The life and work of barney bubbles this is really unusual and does not look so obvious what the book is about. Bubbles born colin fulcher and the subject of my 2008 monograph reasons to be cheerful features on the 529strong list alongside fellow graphic designer alan fletcher and a wide variety of popular figures from. Barney bubbles, elusive master of album cover art the new york. The life and work of barney bubbles, by paul gorman published in britain by adelita and available on. His designs are now celebrated in a book, reasons to be cheerful. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman hardback, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. If you are interested in reading more on mr bubbles there is a great book. I originally posted about hawkwinds and there associated art back in january barney bubbles hawkwind. Bubbles is perhaps best known for the legendary record album.
Gorman has pulled off a feat no one else has managed and i wish i liked the book more. Paul gorman a celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest designers of recent times, the mysterious and tragic cult figure barney bubbles. The graphic artist whose work defined a musical revolution. With over 600 images, the meticulously researched reasons to be cheerful is the first and definitive investigation into bubbles life and work. The superb graphic art of barney bubbles, this the sleeve art for the equally superb 1973 hawkwind album space ritual. The book cover archive is edited and maintained by ben pieratt and eric jacobsen. Thanks to a new book, barney bubbles may finally get the recognition his work deserves. Barney bubbles reasons to be cheerful exhibition paul gorman has put together a brilliant book about the artist barney bubbles. As mentioned in my barney bubbles monograph reasons to be cheerful, the visual impact of painted drumheads appealed to bubbles. In reasons to be cheerful nina stibbe shows her extraordinary gift for illuminating the vital details which make us human. Dec 03, 2008 the pictures and text here have been very generously supplied by paul gorman whose bb monograph, reasons to be cheerful. The book cover archive, for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design. In his new book, reasons to be cheerful, gorman documents, celebrates and analyses the work of bubbles artistic influence, direction and mind through a selection of 600 images, commentary and essays from family, friends and colleagues. This first edition quickly sold out, making this reissue a welcome opportunity to see bubbles work anew.
This is an expanded extract from part of the book with the nme ad and vinyl factory graphic being exclusives to this posting. The late, great barney bubbles designed some of the most unforgettable record sleeves of the last 30 odd years, but youd probably never realise it because he rarely took a credit. Bubbles designed for sir terence conran and underground magazines oz and friends and created remarkable record sleeves for hawkwind, elvis costello, ian. Theres a first new book out on barney by author paul gorman, called reasons to be cheerful the life and works of barney bubbles heres a website that tells you much more about it and that also contains a substantial blog an all new things re. The life and work of barney bubbles paul gorman more than a quarter century after his death, graphic design genius barney bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists. Reasons to be cheerful the life and work of barney bubbles abebooks. Described by the new york times as a hero to young designers. He remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists more than a quarter of a century after.
Bubbles, who also sketched and painted privately, is best known for his distinctive contribution to the design practices associated with the british. If you want to know more on the subject check out the biography reasons to be cheerful. Barney bubbles, elusive master of album cover art the. She is that rare writer who makes us laugh whilst reminding us of the joy, and the pain, of being alive. The pictures and text here have been very generously supplied by paul gorman whose bb monograph, reasons to be cheerful.
Publication date 2008 topics bubbles, barney, graphic artists, graphic arts. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman. Reasons to be cheerful ec in new barney bubbles book post by johnfoyle mon jan 02, 2012 10. See more ideas about bubbles, album covers and graphic design. Stiff records barney bubbles memorabilia exhibition, april. Reasons to be cheerful is the first book about the influential british visual artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983 described in the sunday times as fascinating and definitive, reasons to be cheerful is written by paul gorman and contains close to 600 images, many rare and previously unpublished, including photographs, working sketches, artist notebooks and original artwork. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman online at alibris. Anecdotal barney bubbles blog by friend and fellow student, designer david wills. Barney bubbles barney bubbles barney bubbles barny. Download pdf reasons to be cheerful book full free. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad more than a quarter century after his death, graphic design genius barney bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists. Like the look, my new book reasons to be cheerful explores a visual aspect of postwar pop culture. Barney bubbles design for 1983 single sleeve front. The life and work of barney bubbles is a book about british graphic artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983 written by paul gorman, the book incorporates an essay by peter saville, a foreword by malcolm garrett, an introduction by billy bragg and a conversation with us practitioner art chantry.
Bubbles badly needed a monograph and now, finally, he has one, paul gormans reasons to be cheerful. Written by paul gorman, the book incorporates an essay by peter saville, a foreword by malcolm garrett, an introduction by billy bragg and a conversation with us practitioner art chantry. The life and work of barney bubbles gorman, paul, saville, peter, gorman, paul, bragg, billy, bubbles, barney, garrett, malcolm, chantry, art on. Ive recently been enjoying some of hawkwinds early albums via spotify, so i felt compelled to post again. Barney bubbles blog blog of the book reasons to be cheerful. Jan 05, 2009 for starters, bubbles didnt design the cover of its inspiration, the 1979 ian dury single, reasons to be cheerful, part 3. The life and work of barney bubbles by gorman, paul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reasons to be cheerful ec in new barney bubbles book post by johnfoyle. Looks like a nerd, but actually the coolest album designer britain has produced. A special exhibition featuring some of barneys work is being held at the chelsea art space run by donald smith.
In january 2012, bbc radio 4 broadcast a documentary, in search of barney bubbles, written and produced by mark hodkinson. This first edition quickly sold out, making this reissue a. Welcome to the online home of reasons to be cheerful, paul gormans book on the graphic design genius and radical visual artist barney bubbles. Stiff records barney bubbles memorabilia exhibition. Readers whove been waiting for reasons to be cheerful, paul gormans landmark study of the life and work of artist and designer barney bubbles, may like to know that paul was in touch today with the suggestion that some pages of the book be. This one comes from the face in november 1981 and is a great interview with celebrated graphic designer barney bubbles. Pdf reasons to be cheerful download full pdf book download. Sep 04, 2008 four hawkwind badges and a nik turner badge based on designs by barney bubbles. A book celebrating the life and works of colin fulcher is scheduled to be released in nov. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reasons to be cheerful celebrates the graphic design genius of barney bubbles, whose work links the underground optimism of the 60s to the sardonic and manipulative art which accompanied punks explosion. The life and work of barney bubbles is a book about british graphic artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983. The colour pink shows a happy colour and the smile in the middle communicates cheerfulness. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
A celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest designers of recent times, the mysterious and tragic cult figure barney bubbles. Billy bragg contributes an introduction, graphic designer peter saville an essay on the significance of bubbles oeuvre titled toward the canonisation of barney bubbles and malcolm garrett a foreword. The life and work of barney bubbles, by paul gorman published in. Four hawkwind badges and a nik turner badge based on designs by barney bubbles. Reasons to be cheerful, paul gormans book on the graphic design genius and radical visual artist barney bubbles. Bubbles prolific work for stiff records and related labels are how i know him best, but the book spans from his early art school days, to meticulous work for british band hawkwind whose musical style ranged from space and prog rock to protopunk to genre. For starters, bubbles didnt design the cover of its inspiration, the 1979 ian dury single, reasons to be cheerful, part 3. Bubbles, who also sketched and painted privately, is best known for his distinctive contribution to the design practices associated with the british independent music scene of the. The working practices of barney bubbles at london gallery chelsea space. The life and work of barney bubbles 1 by paul gorman, barney bubbles isbn. Bubbles designed for sir terence conran and underground magazines oz and friends and created remarkable record sleeves for hawkwind, elvis costello, ian dury, nick lowe, the damned and billy bragg. Bubbles born colin fulcher and the subject of my 2008 monograph reasons to be cheerful features on the 529strong list alongside fellow graphic designer alan fletcher and a wide variety of popular figures from francis bacon and pauline boty to leigh bowery, aubrey beardsley, alfred hitchcock and derek jarman. Reasons to be cheerful available for download and read online in other formats.
Bubbles is perhaps best known for the legendary record album covers and. Reasons to be cheerful is the first book about the influential british visual artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983 described in the sunday times as fascinating and definitive, reasons to be cheerful is written by paul gorman and contains close to 600 images, many rare and previously unpublished, including photographs, working sketches, artist notebooks and. Reasons to be cheerful by paul gorman, 9780955201738, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Reasons to be cheerful the life and work of barney bubbles. If you are interested in reading more on mr bubbles there is a great book out. Described by the new york times as a hero to young designers, the british designer barney bubbles is one of the most mysterious but influential figures in the field of graphic design. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Barney bubbles was a giant of graphic design whose prodigious output is revered by musicians, artists, fellow designers and music and pop culture fans. A revised second edition of reasons to be cheerful was published in october 2010 to coincide with gormans curation of the exhibition process. Thankfully, unlike book design, you can judge a record by a barney bubbles cover.
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