Depeche Mode - Anton Corbijn

In November 2020, Depeche Mode were inducted into the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame, and Dave Gahan, accepting the honour, said: "I'd like to
thank Anton Corbijn who thank God came in at the right time and actually
made us look cool." Also in the fall of 2020, TASCHEN released the
limited edition Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn (81-18) signed by
Depeche Mode and Anton Corbijn, and it became one of the fastest
selling collector's editions in the publishing company's history. This pocket-sized and wallet-friendly edition is a testament to
Corbijn's unique vision, and indeed "cool" as Gahan acknowledged so
movingly in his speech; an illustrated history of how Corbijn,
who became in 1986 the band's de facto creative director, and helped
cement Depeche Mode's reputation as the biggest cult band in the world.Featuring over 150 photographs from Corbijn's extensive archives, including formal and informal portraits from
places such as Madrid, Hamburg, the California desert, Prague and
Marrakech; a multitude of off-the-cuff, candid
images; and stunning live shots from all their tours since 1988 right up to 2023. Created with the full collaboration of the band, who share some insights on working with Corbijn, Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn trumpets how one man's original aesthetic,
that has encompassed all of their photography, most of their music
videos, album graphics and set designs, helped shape the band's enduring
popularity. Reflecting on his role in Depeche Mode, Corbijn recalls in the
book's introduction: "A lot of it came down to me, and I wanted it to be
right for them. I wanted to think for them. To be great for them." This
book is a tribute to the depth and breadth of that greatness, a
celebration of one of the most creative and enduring collaborations in
rock history.