{"product_id":"morrissey-the-smiths-and-beyond-by-kevin-cummins","title":"Morrissey. The Smiths and Beyond by Kevin Cummins.","description":"\u003cp\u003eVision On, London, UK, 2002. Wraps, first edition, very good with moderate wear to extremities, in custom made 4-mil polyester jacket (third photo below is with jacket on).  Photographs in black and white and in color by Kevin Cummins of the English musician, singer, and songwriter Morrissey and the new wave band he fronted, The Smiths, which was active 1982–1987.   Summary: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"25\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Smiths and Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kevin Cummins is a photographic retrospective and celebration of \u003cem data-end=\"106\" data-start=\"94\"\u003eThe Smiths\u003c\/em\u003e—the influential English rock band that emerged from Manchester in the 1980s—seen through the lens of one of the era’s most respected music photographers. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eThe book compiles Cummins’s extensive black-and-white photography documenting the band’s rise and evolution from 1983 onward, capturing key moments both on stage and behind the scenes. It includes publicity stills, candid shots, concert photography, and images taken during tours and magazine assignments, giving readers a visual chronicle of the group’s career and personalities, especially frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"777\"\u003eMore than just a photo album, the work evokes the cultural moment of \u003cem data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eThe Smiths\u003c\/em\u003e and the broader indie music scene of the time. Cummins’s images reflect not only the band’s aesthetic and artistic identity but also the passionate fan culture that surrounded them. In doing so, the book functions as both a document of \u003cem data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eThe Smiths\u003c\/em\u003e’ artistic impact and a piece of social history, preserving the look and feel of their world and influence. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003eThe Smiths and Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e is a visually rich homage that offers fans and music historians alike a deeply evocative look at one of Britain’s most beloved bands through iconic photography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary Saretzky Photo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45952398328002,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3115\/0018\/files\/IMG_0552.jpg?v=1762999335","url":"https:\/\/store.saretzky.com\/fr\/products\/morrissey-the-smiths-and-beyond-by-kevin-cummins","provider":"Gary Saretzky Photo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}