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Reasons to Be Cheerful: The Life and Work of Barney Bubbles ハードカバー – 2011/2/28
英語版
Paul Gorman
(著)
- 本の長さ224ページ
- 言語英語
- 出版社Adelita Ltd
- 発売日2011/2/28
- 寸法24.13 x 2.54 x 29.21 cm
- ISBN-100955201748
- ISBN-13978-0955201745
登録情報
- 出版社 : Adelita Ltd; 第1版 (2011/2/28)
- 発売日 : 2011/2/28
- 言語 : 英語
- ハードカバー : 224ページ
- ISBN-10 : 0955201748
- ISBN-13 : 978-0955201745
- 寸法 : 24.13 x 2.54 x 29.21 cm
- Amazon 売れ筋ランキング: - 980,605位洋書 (洋書の売れ筋ランキングを見る)
- - 1,449位Illustration and Graphic Design
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Robert Schoehuys
5つ星のうち3.0
Coin du livre abimé
2017年4月28日にフランスでレビュー済みAmazonで購入

Hellorinis
5つ星のうち5.0
Superb
2009年4月26日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
I had ordered this book based on reviews I'd read in the press. I was not at all familiar with Barney Bubbles the designer. I knew some of the images by Bubbles but the story and the context of his work is incredibly interesting. I was not prepared for the superb quality of both the book's design and the quality of scholarship and research put into it. This is a hardcover book with lots of text combined with images, and filled with stories from those who were part of the various scenes Barney had participated in. Printed in excellent paper. Musicians, fellow graphic designers (including Saville's intro), friends, all contribute to the story. Some online reviews elsewhere have stated that the book is somewhat lacking in theoretical terms; in my opinion this is not relevant in this case. This is the first comprehensive BB book in the market with tons of stories, that really place you "there".
Bubbles' life and work encompasses the late 60's and early (hippie) 70's as well as the punk rock and post-punk era. He is closely identified with early Elvis Costello among others. The book takes the reader from the beginning in the 60's up until the 80s when sadly, Bubbles took his own life. His work with Stiff records paralells what Peter Saville did for Factory yet Bubble's style is less "clean" and classic; constantly opening itself up and disgesting style culture quotations.
The work looks fresh and contemporary in a post-modern way; many styles and the acknowledgement of "style" a strong element in the work. There are marks and quotation of marks; images and reflections of images, puns. This is an instance when design has out-smarted "art" on many levels; it has functioned as visual culture, and has turned on itself to acknowledge its function. The immediacy of design and the medium of record covers is also an undercurrent of this book. It is very interesting to consider how much one has lived with one's records and how much one has been affected and reflected through them. This is recommended for music lovers, design fans, anyone interested in post-punk aesthetics, designers and artists of course.
Bubbles' life and work encompasses the late 60's and early (hippie) 70's as well as the punk rock and post-punk era. He is closely identified with early Elvis Costello among others. The book takes the reader from the beginning in the 60's up until the 80s when sadly, Bubbles took his own life. His work with Stiff records paralells what Peter Saville did for Factory yet Bubble's style is less "clean" and classic; constantly opening itself up and disgesting style culture quotations.
The work looks fresh and contemporary in a post-modern way; many styles and the acknowledgement of "style" a strong element in the work. There are marks and quotation of marks; images and reflections of images, puns. This is an instance when design has out-smarted "art" on many levels; it has functioned as visual culture, and has turned on itself to acknowledge its function. The immediacy of design and the medium of record covers is also an undercurrent of this book. It is very interesting to consider how much one has lived with one's records and how much one has been affected and reflected through them. This is recommended for music lovers, design fans, anyone interested in post-punk aesthetics, designers and artists of course.

Nick Ritchie
5つ星のうち5.0
Forever blowing Bubbles!
2011年7月11日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
What can I say?
Finally just recognition for Barney Bubbles. I nearly bought this book when the first edition came out, hesitated, and then it was gone, out of print and I couldn't get a copy for love nor money. Now with this new, revised and updated edition, available and back on the shelves, my appetite has been sated - and it was worth the wait. Brilliantly put together book about one of the great, and for far too long, largely unsung record sleeve designers. Peter Saville & Neville Brody have had worthy books to celebrate their genius and evaluate their work. The music labels (Factory & Rough Trade/Virgin) and artists (Joy Division/New Order & Cabaret Voltaire/23 Skidoo) they worked with benefited from the cohesive design and distinctive idendity. Barney Bubbles was just as vital to the success of the Stiff/F-Beat labels and their stable of artists (Ian Dury/Elvis Costello). His quirky, bold, sometimes off-beat designs and use of text creating a feel and look that, like all great design, helped them stand out from the crowd.
So at last recognition for Barney Bubbles, an often overlooked and previously, it seemed, largely forgotten giant of British design. Get this book, marvel at the quality of the images, soak up the well researched text, and experience the dynamic and fun nature of the designs. Pick up a piece of British design and music history and help put this man up where he belongs - alongside the other icons of British design. But most of all - just enjoy a fantastic book.
Reasons to be Cheerful: The Life and Work of Barney Bubbles
Finally just recognition for Barney Bubbles. I nearly bought this book when the first edition came out, hesitated, and then it was gone, out of print and I couldn't get a copy for love nor money. Now with this new, revised and updated edition, available and back on the shelves, my appetite has been sated - and it was worth the wait. Brilliantly put together book about one of the great, and for far too long, largely unsung record sleeve designers. Peter Saville & Neville Brody have had worthy books to celebrate their genius and evaluate their work. The music labels (Factory & Rough Trade/Virgin) and artists (Joy Division/New Order & Cabaret Voltaire/23 Skidoo) they worked with benefited from the cohesive design and distinctive idendity. Barney Bubbles was just as vital to the success of the Stiff/F-Beat labels and their stable of artists (Ian Dury/Elvis Costello). His quirky, bold, sometimes off-beat designs and use of text creating a feel and look that, like all great design, helped them stand out from the crowd.
So at last recognition for Barney Bubbles, an often overlooked and previously, it seemed, largely forgotten giant of British design. Get this book, marvel at the quality of the images, soak up the well researched text, and experience the dynamic and fun nature of the designs. Pick up a piece of British design and music history and help put this man up where he belongs - alongside the other icons of British design. But most of all - just enjoy a fantastic book.
Reasons to be Cheerful: The Life and Work of Barney Bubbles

Mr. Christopher Lowe
5つ星のうち5.0
Forever bubbles
2020年8月9日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
It has been so long since I read this book, before today. I was amazed to find the prices for a copy nearly 10 years on. Time for a reasonably priced third edition I think. Anyway, as you can probably guess by now, if you have read the other reviews, this is the best book of it’s kind, from the quality of Paul’s text to the splendid reproduction of Barney Bubbles Great Work.
Personally, I bought the 2nd edition but when I saw the first edition had some extra photos, I bought that one too. It helps to have lived through the times of BB, but if you are a budding designer, there is a feast of inspiration to enjoy.
Personally, I bought the 2nd edition but when I saw the first edition had some extra photos, I bought that one too. It helps to have lived through the times of BB, but if you are a budding designer, there is a feast of inspiration to enjoy.

Menchi
5つ星のうち5.0
Indispensible
2010年7月6日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Whether the book does Barney justice is for the reader to decide, since the man himself is no longer with us. But, anyone who appreciates Barney's work beforehand would be hard-pressed to find a reason why it wouldn't. The very act of compiling Bubbles' uncredited works, piecing together his life story, and sharing it with the world in book form is doing those who appreciate modern art, and record art in particular, a tremendous favor. That's worth four stars already.
Who here has noticed Barney's self-portrait in the Armed Forces package, or the profile on the cover of 4D Man? Gorman finds things you may have overlooked each time you saw them. That is why this is a terrific book, because it is neither just about Barney's life nor just his album covers. This book is about everything the man created -- including single sleeves, labels, furniture, sculpture, logos, even music! -- and the artistic sensibility that went into them.
Barney's fans know that an album's design is about far more than the cover; it's about the entire package. Gorman offers this in Reasons and expands upon it on his site devoted to Barney, where what couldn't fit into the book is documented. At the risk of sounding like an advertisement, any devotees of design and layout, typography, modern art, or punk/new wave must get this.
Who here has noticed Barney's self-portrait in the Armed Forces package, or the profile on the cover of 4D Man? Gorman finds things you may have overlooked each time you saw them. That is why this is a terrific book, because it is neither just about Barney's life nor just his album covers. This book is about everything the man created -- including single sleeves, labels, furniture, sculpture, logos, even music! -- and the artistic sensibility that went into them.
Barney's fans know that an album's design is about far more than the cover; it's about the entire package. Gorman offers this in Reasons and expands upon it on his site devoted to Barney, where what couldn't fit into the book is documented. At the risk of sounding like an advertisement, any devotees of design and layout, typography, modern art, or punk/new wave must get this.