The first and definitive overview of the artwork of the seminal manchesterbased factory label by matthew robertson thames and hudson. Nov, 2014 art world the best art related guiness world records for guinness world record day. Factory records peter saville, logo design, music design. High quality factory records inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Unseen treasures from the factory records archive are to go on show at an exhibition celebrating the legendary label. It also contains a 60page book featuring photos by kevin cummins and interviews with tony wilson, rob gretton, joy division and more. Unseen joy division treasures to feature in new factory. The early years of factory records is a new exhibition, reinterpreting the display hosted at chelsea space, london in 2019. Creedence clearwater revival were together for 5 years from 1968 to 1972. The label collapsed in 1992 and was bought by london records the label featured several important acts on its roster, including joy division, new order, a certain ratio, the durutti column, happy mondays, northside, and briefly orchestral manoeuvres in the dark and james. The master discography of factory communications limited, too, once, f4 records, benelux, us, ofny, america, australasia and ikonfcl fac numbers factory records. This brilliantly rich and varied volume documents the labels entire visual legacy. Factory records was a manchesterbased british independent record label founded in 1978 by. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dec 21, 2016 the polish yogurt company danonki sponsored the creation of this huge 129squarefoot coloring book, which set the record in june 2016 in warsaw.
A party fac 83, a lawsuit fac 61 and a cat fac 191 appear on the list along with other miscellany. Longest anamorphic pavement art photo courtesy of guinness world records. Its hulking size and spare, bright yellow design, featuring the same earplugging logo from. On this day in 1992, factory records was finally declared bankrupt, ending one of the most fascinating stories in british music.
The seminal manchester label which gave us bands like joy division and then new order, happy mondays and a certain ratio was at the forefront of post punk and new wave, while spearheading an acid houseindie crossover via its legendary. Even tony wilsons coffin received a factory catalogue number. Being a fan of much of the factory records music and a graphic artist, this book is a must have. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Throughout this time in manchester, the factory records label set up by tony wilson and alan erasmus was building and developing an international image. Factory records the complete graphic album fac 461 factory book. Andy warhols 1960s captured by stephen shore in pictures andy warhol on the fire escape of the factory, 231 east 47th street. Factory records 19781979 box set includes four vinyl records, three posters, a short film, factory stationery and an eggtimer design. Art world the best artrelated guiness world records for guinness world record day.
Oct 18, 2017 throughout this time in manchester, the factory records label set up by tony wilson and alan erasmus was building and developing an international image of the city through its music, art, design. Peter andrew saville cbe born 9 october 1955 is an english art director and graphic designer. Vintage original manchester and factory records posters. It also comes with a 60page book featuring photos by kevin cummins and interviews with joy division, tony wilson and more. Use hearing protection the hacienda factory records miniature poster print backed with 160 gsm black card and secured with 150 u glossy laminate plastic. Many of the images in the praxis exhibition were courtesy of matthew and he is sure to have many insights into factorys catalogue. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Factory records 19781979 contains facsimile editions of the first 10 numbered factory items. The cody firearms museum, records office, mccracken research library, factory records, research surveys, dates of manufacture and final production. Use hearing protection the haciendafactory records miniature poster print backed with 160 gsm black card and secured with 150 u glossy laminate plastic. Factory records celebrates 40th anniversary with two vinyl.
James, who had issued their quirky folkpop debut folklore the previous year, languished, while the longstanding legal battle with former director hannett was resolved and rob grettons molar construction entered into the annals of history fac 99. Here at a glance i find the historical records what have dispatched from india. Its hulking size and spare, bright yellow design, featuring the. However, the idea was never seriously pursued and given up after one release only. From andy warhol and keith haring to basquiat and banksy. Factory of visual arts recordsoverview of the collection creator factory of visual arts title factory of visual arts records quantity 2 items collection number 2769 accession no. Canadian singer and artist martha ladlys intriguing career around time encompassed not only stints performing with martha and the muffins, the associates and roxy music, but also a personal and professional relationship with peter saville. Aug 07, 2019 factory records is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exhibition and two huge vinyl compilations. The exhibition is being developed in partnership with jon savage, mat bancroft and warner music uk.
Matthew robertson factory records the complete graphic album fac 471. High quality factory records inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. If anything and like everything factory designers made, it would look great on the coffee table. Throughout this time in manchester, the factory records label set up by tony wilson and alan erasmus was building and developing an international image of the city through its music, art, design. Throughout this time in manchester, the factory records label set up by tony wilson and alan erasmus was building and developing an. In francesco spampinatos unique anthology of artists record covers, we discover the rhythm of this particular cultural history. The list primarily consists of music releases but also includes promotional graphics, film, etc.
The book 421 factory records the complete graphic album isnt just for fans of the music. Replacing band photos and bravado with simple clean elegant art and typography, these designers helped craft a new frontier of art that which the music inspires. Taschen will publish a new book art record covers, collecting over 500 sleeves made by the worlds most influential visual artists read next. Willy and the poor boys 1969 and cosmos factory 1970 album cover locations. Dec 10, 2008 an interview with peter hook at the art vinyl gallery in east london following his dj set for the launch of the limited edition fac51 hacienda flip frame. Factory records to celebrate 40th anniversary with.
A creative juggernaut of the postpunk era, factory records was the catalyst behind the u. Factory records began as a club in 1978, started by tony wilson and alan erasmus. He came to prominence for the many record sleeves he designed for factory records, which he cofounded in 1978 alongside tony wilson and alan erasmus. This event follows on from the sellout trevor and craig johnson event set up to coincide with the praxis xl exhibition which runs until 23 december 2019. Despite the demise of factory records in 1992, the catalogue was still active. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Use hearing protection opens at manchesters science and industry museum this. Factory records to celebrate 40th anniversary with exhibition. The art of record production is an ideal companion for anyone interested in the aesthetic, cultural, musical, and technical aspects of recorded music. They were joined by designer peter saville and producer martin hannett to form factory records and released their first ep, a factory sampler, featuring acts that had played at their club, in 1979. An interview with peter hook at the art vinyl gallery in east london following his dj set for the launch of the limited edition fac51 hacienda flip frame. Martin hannett died, aged 42, on 18 april 1991, as a result of heart failure. A creative juggernaut of the postpunk era, factory records was the. A dramatised history of factory records is portrayed in the movie 24 hour party people 2002, fac 451.
The book presents 500 covers and records by visual artists from the 1950s through to today, exploring how modernism, pop art, conceptual art, postmodernism, and various forms of contemporary art practice have all. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. Vintage original manchester and factory records posters and. Scarce poster for the 6th june finsbury park factory records supertent gig, with an early 4th billed appearance by happy mondays, whose first album had been released in april. Although thata argumentive, because there is labels like kill all rockstars or subpop, which are important culturally as well as for its aesthetics. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The following is a list of items with recorded factory records numbers. Factory records 197879 has a similarly unconventional appeal. Factory fans will know that matthews book painstakingly researched and beautifully illustrated book covers much of factorys design output and serves as an essential guide. Factory records 440 e 17th st, costa mesa, california 92627 rated 4. At the end of 100 days, well verify if you are the standing record holder.
Factory records has a very sophisticated graphic look to its covers and design and really, sort of the last of the great record labels. Iconic book on some of the best album art and highconcept design from peter saville. Mark katz, university of north carolina, usa this is an excellent and stimulating contribution to an understudied area. High quality factory records gifts and merchandise. Factory records was a manchesterbased independent record label, active between 1978 and 1992, that was home to many prominent acts in the area such as joy divisionnew order, happy mondays, the durutti column, and a certain ratio factory was formed in 1978 originally as a club by tv presenter tony wilson and band manager alan erasmus which held performances from bands who would later. If anything and like everything factory designers made, it. New order factus 8, 1982 original factory poster, 12x12.
Jan 14, 2020 unseen treasures from the factory records archive are to go on show at an exhibition celebrating the legendary label. The first entry in the factory catalogue, fac1, is not a record but a poster for the gigs, designed by peter saville, who was an art student at the time. Matthew robertson, the author of the fac 461 factory records the complete graphic album will be in conversation with pete mitchell at the modernist society in manchester on wednesday 18 december 2019 from 18. Exploring the creative crossover between the art world and the music industry through some of the most iconic sleeves in history, the book will look at the impact of movements like modernism, pop art, conceptual art, postmodernism and more peripheral scenes on the visual identity of the music. Factory records was a manchesterbased british independent record label founded in 1978 by tony wilson and alan erasmus. The label collapsed in 1992 and was bought by london records. Factory logo tape and a book containing a short essay by paul morley, a paragraph on each track, and pictures and details of each release in this compilation. Factory records sign 2016 fac 251 factory manchester music manchester mcr wall art new order happy mondays tony wilson martynheathphoto 5 out of 5 stars 33. Factory records was a manchester based british independent record label, started in 1978, which featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as joy division. Factory records 32 books meet your next favorite book. However, the list was not confined to creative output. Spend an afternoon at the factory and experience tennessee culture and excellent customer service, all.
Factory records the rise and fall of uks legendary. Factory records was a manchesterbased independent record label, active between 1978 and 1992, that was home to many prominent acts in the area such as joy divisionnew order, happy mondays, the durutti column, and a certain ratio. The book charts the rise and fall of factory and offers detailed accounts and information about many key figures involved with the label. Oct 19, 2019 the new box set use hearing protection. Factory records is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exhibition and two huge vinyl compilations. How far records of factory also written on the title as marine records must not written as factory records. The label featured several important acts on its roster, including joy division, new order, a certain ratio, the durutti column, happy mondays, northside, and briefly orchestral manoeuvres in the dark and james. After a foreword by the man most closely associated with factory, tony wilson, who died in 2007, and an introduction that explores the labels role in bringing design into the mainstream, the book is organized more or less as a chronological catalogue. Complete anatomy of the first and second models, all configurations and componentsreceivers, barrels, stocks, metals, wood, markings, finishes, highly finished arms, sights and accoutrements. The master discography of factory communications limited, too, once, f4 records, benelux, us, ofny, america, australasia and ikonfcl fac numbers factory. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Special exhibition telling the story of factory records formative years from 1978 to 1982.
Building magazine issue january 2006, with wilson feature. It is so because from this book all records copied and gone to that mistry of the historical and nothing marine except may be the ship and the places was loaded. During that time they produced 6 straight gold albums all laden with number one records written by john fogerty. Produced specially to accompany the exhibition, the use hearing. Factory records communications 197892 2009, cd discogs. New taschen book collects the best artistdesigned record sleeves. Celebrate manchesters place at the heart of britains music and creative industries with an exhibition dedicated to one of the citys most influential record labels. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. The polish yogurt company danonki sponsored the creation of this huge 129squarefoot coloring book, which set the record in june 2016 in warsaw. Additions included the 24 hour party people film fac 401, its website fac 433 and dvd release facdvd 424, and a book, factory records.
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