Housed in a beautiful slipcase, all packaging designed by vaughan. The book was also released in a limited edition of copies. Facing the other way the story of 4ad, which has been published by the friday project. Combining the unique tastes of wattsrussell and the striking design aesthetic of vaughan oliver, 4ad records were recognisable by their look as much their sound. It also provides only limited analysis, concentrating on the long, long tale at hand. Focusing on mostly the first 20 years of 4ad s history, it has the prestigious boast of having the cover designed by vaughan oliver and will also be available as a limited edition with 2 cds of. Its an exhaustive, minutiaepacked documentation of a label that has released cult classics by the likes of cocteau twins, throwing muses, and. Martin aston pens book about 4ad ghettoblaster magazine. The story of 4ad limited edition book online at best prices in india on. There were parts that dragged and i dozed off a few times. The guardian 4ad are thrilled to announce the longawaited reissue of gene clarks 1974 masterpiece no other one of the american singersongwriter and byrds founding members finest works. Vaughan olivers favourite 4ad artwork the 4ad records designer.
The original eighttrack album is being released on both cd and lp with the design kept as close to the 1974 original as possible. The story of 4ad is a detailed history of the iconic independent record label 4ad, signer of painfully cool bands including cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses and the breeders. Also, weve got the full tracklist below of the 2cd set that comes with the limitededition version of the book. Vaughan oliver v23 has revamped the artwork from the hardcover edition for this version. The story of 4ad, dis celebrates one of our favourite labels with a series of pieces exploring the labels history. It was originally funded by, and an imprint of, beggars banquet. Clocking in at 686 pages, the cast of characters consulted includes everyone from gene simmons. Following the release of felts first five albums in february, the bands reissue campaign continues with the second half of their discography during the 80s felt recorded ten albums and ten singles for the cherry red and creation labels. Facing the other way the story of 4ad isolation records. He moved to santa fe in the us where he still lives. The definitive account of the iconic, influential independent record label, published in sept 20 by harpercollins imprint the friday project. The book s author, martin aston, draws on eyeopening interviews with artists and label staff, exploring 4ad s first 20 years in which founder. Focusing on mostly the first 20 years of 4ad s history, it has the prestigious boast of having the cover designed by vaughan oliver and will also be available as a limited edition with 2 cds of some of the labels musical history.
The story of 4ad, a 600page book written by veteran journalist martin aston. Ive until now avoided writing more books as i enjoy occasionally leaving the house, he says. Getting to see inside the history of this influential record label was a joy, and seeing how circumstance around various signings and releases were so precarious was almost frightening. The story of 4ad by martin aston 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Wattsrussell is the youngest of eight children in a family that struggled financially. As well as the limited edition deluxe package, designed by vaughan oliver, the. A stitchedin insert numbered and signed by the author and ftow designer and former 4ad inhouse design guru vaughan oliver. A stitchedin insert numbered and signed by the author and ftow designer and former. Non fiction an appetite for wonder by richard dawkins floating city by sudhir venkatesh wilkie collins by andrew lycett friendship by ac grayling deep sea and foreign going by rose george eyes wide open by noreena hertz facing the other way. Shelves and drawers in ivos rooms contain thousands of these limited edition box sets, which he trades.
A lettered edition is the same as a numbered edition except with letters. Wattsrussells vanishing act may explain why a book hadnt been written about 4ad unlike indielabel peers factory, rough trade and creation until i. Ive long been a fan of the visual output of the independent record label 4ad, and especially the consistently creative visual language achieved in their collaboration with their designer vaughn oliver. Peter wanted everything at 4ad to grow, whereas i found anything beside the finished album was unnecessary, says wattsrussell. I was a little disappointed though to now discover that theres a limited edition. Also, weve got the full tracklist below of the 2cd set that comes with the limited edition version of the book. To ask other readers questions about facing the other way, please sign up. Its rare that i pick up a book well over 600 pages and manage to finish it. Many websites have paraded their love for the label but finally all the facts have been captured in a book by music journalist martin aston, facing the other way the story of 4ad, which has been published by the friday project who have recently brought us throwing muses purgatory paradise book in both standard hardback format and in a limited twovolume set, signed by aston and designer vaughan. Many websites have paraded their love for the label but finally all the facts have been captured in a book by music journalist martin aston, facing the other way the story of 4ad, which has been published by the friday project who have recently brought us throwing muses purgatoryparadise book in both standard hardback format and in a limited twovolume set, signed by aston and designer. The first ever history of 4ad, as told by music journalist martin aston, was published by harpercollins offshoot the friday project as facing the other way. The paperback edition of my book facing the other way.
Adam looks at martin astons new book on the labels glory years. The story of 4ad by martin aston 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This is usually written as the current number over the total number in the printing ie. The book s author, martin aston, draws on eyeopening interviews with artists and label staff, exploring 4ad s first 20 years in which founder ivo wattsrussell guided it to become one of. There are times that limited edition gets way too out of hand for products that are going to be very hard to find later on and have many people be so upset that they missed out on it.
Vaughan oliver, the british artist and graphic designer who helped create the visual identity of the 4ad record label and so many of the legendary imprints bestknown bands, including the pixies, cocteau twins, throwing muses, the breeders, this mortal coil, dead can dance and more, died sunday. A limited run double cd edition housed in a hardbound book cover sees the original album being released alongside a bonus disc of alternate. To mark the release of martin astons book, facing the other way. Facing the other way the story of 4ad 2014, cd discogs.
Buy 23 envelope postcards cover pictures of the 4ad label albums and singles 1st of a limited edition by 23 envelope 4ad, nigel grierson isbn. If youre yet to be convinced that this behindthescenes biography of the experimental label charting the 20 years after its. No other will be released across four formats on november 8th 2019 cd, limited double cd, lp and a limited deluxe boxset. In this comprehensive account concentrating on the labels first two decades up to the point that wattsrussell left, music journalist martin aston explores the fascinating story with unique access to all the key players and pretty. This gorgeouslyproduced series explores the work of one of the greatest indie groups in recent memory. The story of 4ad is published by harpercollins imprint the friday project on july 17th in the uk. A monster book due out this fall will chronicle the history of legendary uk label 4ad. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As i grow older, i am increasingly stricken with an antipathy towards my fellow giggoers which threatens to escalate into outright violence some fairly. The story of 4ad, ivo wattsrussell, martin aston, peter kent, pixies, this mortal coil, throwing muses, vaughan oliver. Newsthump, david bowie damaged blackstar limited edition lithograhs help centre, vince clarke samples, the gay beards, rayzor. The story of 4ad limited edition by aston, martin at.
Facing the other way by martin aston, 9780007564125, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He has produced several records, although he prefers to use the term musical director. Vaughan oliver the first official account of the iconic record label. All limited edition books have a broad range of collectible upgrades such as slipcases, specialty bindings, marbled end papers, signed limitation pages and other unique features. Oliver this is an essential book for all 4ad fans and anyone who loved the music of that time. For me, i strategize to get online early as possible so that they dont sell out too quickly. Written by accomplished music writer martin aston facing the other way is the first comprehensive history of record label 4ad.
He has a new book that came out on october th called breaking down the walls of heartache. The label gained prominence in the 1980s for releasing albums from alternative rock, postpunk, gothic rock and dream pop artists, such as bauhaus, cocteau twins, modern english, dead can dance, clan of xymox, pixies, throwing muses. In addition to the trade edition, there will be a limited edition of 1,000 copies with additional art and two compilation. Vj books presents limited first edition books vj books offers a wide selection of rare and collectible books for sale from bestselling authors such as tom clancy, vince flynn, alan jacobson, and robert mccammon. See more ideas about envelope design, album covers and dead can dance. In support of record store day on april 17th, 4ad is making available 1500 copies of the film on dvd, which will be for sale at stores participating in rsd. A numbered edition is a limited edition where the total number of copies in the print run is notated on the book. At the centre of the book is an exhaustive interview with ivo wattsrussell in. Crucial collection of 4ad classics, compiled to accompany martin astons extensive book on the label. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20 a times.
The story of 4ad limited edition the book was also released in a limited edition of copies. The story of 4ad was published by harpercollins imprint the friday project on july 17th 2014 in the uk. Pitchfork pitchfork facing the other way represents one of the greatest stories to emerge from rock and rolls modern history drowned in sound. Though this book took me forever to finish, i did appreciate its thoroughness.
The labels history has been detailed by martin aston in the biography facing the other way, released in 20. He had a nervous breakdown in 1994 and sold his half of 4ad to martin mills in 1999. Vaughan oliver v23 has revamped his original artwork from the hardcover edition. The story of 4ad, is author martin astons exhaustive and thorough take on what literally became an up and down, then up again, path that 4ad would forge. For me, 4ad is to music as dalkey is to booksan independent label serving up. Although 4ad first released underarms as a limited edition cd, the label reissued it in 2005 as underarms and sideways, the second disc of which has seven remixes by markus guentner. This mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red house painters. Vaughan olivers favourite 4ad artwork the 4ad records. The book is an exquisite reflection of 4ad itselfextravagant, atmospheric, and rich in texture and timbre. The women of 4ad throwing muses, lush, the breeders. The story of 4ad p box set, collectors edition, deluxe edition, numbered edition 20 cd 4ad ftow10 add issue. Ivo wattsrussell born 1954 in northamptonshire, england is jointfounder with peter kent of the indie record label 4ad. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20 a times literary supplement book of the year 20this mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red house painters. Wattsrussell, then employees of another indie, beggars banquet, dropped the name axis as it was.
This 2cd compilation is included with the limited edition of martin astons book facing the other way the story of 4ad. Label founder ivo wattsrussell goes further, candidly revealing in the recent 4ad biography, facing the other way, that this album wasnt just his favourite cocteaus album but also his favourite alltime 4ad album, and by a long shot, calling it the perfect record. Housed in a beautiful slipcase, all packaging designed by vaughan oliver. Limited edition books rare and collectible books for sale. The story of 4ad last month, with a limited hardback edition appearing on shelves on the 24th october. This is the kind of book that would be boring for people who arent extreme fans, but for someone like me, who found 4ad to be a revelation, this book is amazing. Set to be released on september 26th 20, it will be the first official account of the label we love. Ivo wattsrussells legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of journalist martin astons new book facing the other way.