108 Rock Star Guitars
108 Rock Star Guitars by Lisa S. Johnson, published by Bloomsbury Academic on October 1, 2014, is a reprint edition featuring 396 pages in English. This book showcases a collection of intimate portraits of guitars owned by renowned rock musicians, captured through Johnson’s unique macro photography. The work transcends traditional still life, offering a sensual and ethereal perspective that highlights the wear and tear of these instruments, reflecting the spirit of the artists who played them.
Readers will find a blend of stunning visuals and personal anecdotes that chronicle Johnson’s 17-year journey to photograph these iconic guitars. The book provides a rare glimpse into the intricate details and personal touches of each instrument, revealing aspects often unseen by the public. With a focus on music and musical instruments, 108 Rock Star Guitars serves as a unique exploration of the relationship between musicians and their guitars, making it a noteworthy addition for enthusiasts of both music and fine art photography.
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Armed with a macro lens, an incredible eye for detail, and a truly groundbreaking vision, Lisa Johnson’s guitar art is taking the world of fine art photography on a rock-and-roll ride. A compilation of Johnson’s stunningly personal and intimate portraits, 108 Rock Star Guitars features the guitars of rock-and-roll luminaries, including Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Nancy Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Chrissie Hynde, and many others.
Far from still life, Johnson’s work conjures the abstract yet also possesses a very sensual and ethereal feel that intentionally illustrates intimate wear-and-tear details. Her unique presentation personifies and captures a musician’s true spirit in these musical extensions of the artist’s body. This ultra-deluxe, coffee-table photo book reveals through Johnson’s signature macrophotography style the etchings, totems, and personal touches of each featured guitar. It is a rare perspective that few people outside of the musicians’ stage crew have seen.
Alongside these images, Johnson provides personal anecdotes describing her 17-year journey to photograph these iconic instruments, documenting her travels from the backstage hallways of some the world’s most famous concert venues to the artists’ private homes. 108 Rock Star Guitars is a music and fine-art photography aficionado’s private backstage pass to witness up-close these six-stringed works of art.
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