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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book

Exploring the artistry of a musical icon

Reinhard Kleist author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:SelfMadeHero

Published:15th Mar '18

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This art book offers a vivid exploration of Nick Cave's career, featuring illustrations that highlight his contributions to music and storytelling.

In Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book, Reinhard Kleist presents a stunning collection of illustrations that encapsulate the essence of Nick Cave and his band over a remarkable thirty-year career. This graphic biography offers readers an expressive and captivating portrayal of Cave, who is not only a musician but also a novelist, poet, and actor. Kleist's work is described by Cave himself as 'a complex, chilling and completely bizarre journey into Cave World,' highlighting the depth and intricacy of the artistic journey that unfolds within these pages.

The book showcases Kleist’s moody and evocative portraits, which capture the spirit of the musician and his band throughout their extensive writing, recording, and live performances. With a focus on some of Cave's most beloved songs, the collection includes comic book reimaginings of tracks like 'Deanna,' 'The Good Son,' and 'Stagger Lee,' inviting readers to delve deeper into the imaginative realm that Nick Cave has crafted over the years.

Filled with visual delights and artistic innovation, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book serves as a kaleidoscopic portrait of Cave's multifaceted career. It celebrates his contributions as a storyteller and cultural icon, making it a must-have for fans and art enthusiasts alike, as it beautifully intertwines music and visual art into a cohesive narrative.

ISBN: 9781910593523

Dimensions: 303mm x 302mm x 17mm

Weight: 1040g

96 pages