Mick Jagger: The Photobook

Now, it's no secret that I'm a little teeny-tiny bit obsessed with the rock 'n' roll legend that is Sir Mick Jagger (see the "Jagger shrine" in my bedroom for proof) So, naturally, as soon as I heard there was going to be a book filled with photographs of him, spanning his near five-decade career, I HAD to have it.

But Mick Jagger: The Photobook does more than simply document Jagger's swagger and style, from the '60s right through to the present day. In fact, this book also shows the changes and advancements in photography during this time, as well as showcasing the many different photographic styles adopted by the countless noted photographers who have captured Jagger over the years. 

Featuring work by Cecil Beaton, Karl Lagerfeld, Annie Leibovitz, Andy Warhol and Peter Lindbergh (to name just a few!) This book isn't just a must-have for anyone nearly as obsessed with Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones as I am, but for anyone who's at all interested in the wondrous world of portrait photography.

Mick Jagger: The Photobook is published by Thames and Hudson and is available here

Behind The Zines

Zines are cool, we all know that, but they're commonly thought of as a media-form of days past, before the likes of facebook, twitter and, erm, blogging existed. Alas, this way of thinking shall be no more, thanks to Gestalten's new release; 'Behind the Zines: Self-Publishing Culture'.

'Behind the Zines' showcases the immense variety of zines which are created in this day and age. Produced by all kinds of creatives worldwide - from illustrators to photographers, writers and graphic designers, zines can be seen as quirky portfolios and exhibits or just a way of getting their work, ideas and views out there to share with the world. 

 

Filled with full-colour images of contemporary zines as well as informative interviews with their creators, 'Behind the Zines' shows us that zine culture really is still alive and kicking in the 21st century

Guess it's time for us to break out the scissors and glue and become part of the revolution...

Behind the Zines: Self-Publishing Culture by R. Klanten, A. Mollard & M. Hubner is published by Gestalten and available here.

Turning Pages: Editorial Design for Print Media

Ever wonder how your favourite magazines thought up that interesting format? How they decided upon what fonts to use and which layout worked best on their front cover? Evert thought that they just sort of... slapped it together without too much thought and it just looked pretty by some magical twist of fate or something? Well guess what, that's not true.

'Turning Pages: Editorial Design for Print Media' examines exactly what it takes to create a cutting-edge, successful publication. Split into 9 chapters, ranging from structure and typography to layout and visual language, with an entire chapter dedicated solely to the most important aspect of a magazine - the cover.

Featuring interviews from editorial designers who are at the top of their game as well as work from emerging talents and visual examples and breakdowns of the content of cutting-edge publications such as Volt, Self Service, Manzine and Wallpaper, this book really highlights the significance of excellent design within the publishing industry.

Now, we're already huge print media fans here at Tantrum, but after reading this book, we developed a much clearer introspective of the anatomy of publications and the sheer amount of effort and talent it takes to produce the magazines and newspapers that we take for granted. Oh, and not to mention, the baby pink hardcover looks super-cute on our bookshelf...


'Turning Pages: Editorial Design for Print Media', R. Klanten, S. Ehmann, is published by Gestalten and available here.


Words: Navneet Gill 

Graphic Design for Fashion

Okay, so we all know graphic design is a massively significant area in the fashion industry, but it wasn't 'til we sat down and read 'Graphic Design for Fashion' by Jess Hay and Simone Pasztorek that we understood just how immense the impact of graphic design really is in the fashion world.

Split up into four chapters, the book explores a few different aspects of fashion in which graphic design is the most influential: Branding, Invitations, Lookbooks and Packaging. It features work from some of the most amazing graphic design studios worldwide which have collaborated with the likes of Paul Smith, Viktor & Rolf, Yohji Yamamoto, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony and ACNE to help create the brands as we know them today. 

Graphic Design for Fashion explores the creative processes that go into designing iconic logos for branding, memorable event invites and eye-catching packaging, and the relationship between the graphic design studio and the designers and brands they work with, all presented in a format that is truly worthy of the inspiring content of the book itself. 

From the minimalistic yet striking layouts to the subtley embossed hardcover, Graphic Design for Fashion is one of those books that inspires you before you even open it. And in our opinion, it's a total must have for every fashion/graphics/book geek.


words: Navneet Gill
image courtesy of Laurence King Publishing

Graphic Design for Fashion by Jay Hess and Simone Pasztorek

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Fanzines by Teal Triggs

Every so often, you come across a book so brilliant you take extra-special care turning the pages, in fear of leaving grubby fingerprints across them. Fanzines, by Teal Triggs is just one of those such books. 
 
If you thought  DIY 'zines started with the 1977 punk invasion, or that they were at their peak during the riot grrrls' reign of the '90s, then you, my misinformed little friend, could not be more wrong. Fanzines documents the development of the 'zine culture, from it's inception in the 1940's straight through to the e-zines of the present day. 

This highly-visual book features amazing imagery of some of the most unique and overlooked 'zines throughout the past 7 decades, as well as stunning images of famous 'zines, such as 'Sniffin' Glue' - the well-known, pioneering British punk fanzine.

As well as the impressive collection of imagery, Fanzines also gives the reader a fascinating insight to the history of independant 'zines, so you're not spending all your time gawping at the pretty pictures, but actually learning a thing or two as well. 

In my opinion, Fanzines is a must-have for anybody who is interested in independant publications and 'zine culture. And if you're not, it sure makes a lovely coffee-table book...


Buy it here

Images via my scans of Fanzines, © Teal Triggs & Thames & Hudson