Morrissey. The Smiths and Beyond by Kevin Cummins.

Vision 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: 

The Smiths and Beyond by Kevin Cummins is a photographic retrospective and celebration of The Smiths—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.

The 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.

More than just a photo album, the work evokes the cultural moment of The Smiths 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 The Smiths’ artistic impact and a piece of social history, preserving the look and feel of their world and influence.

The Smiths and Beyond 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.