Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn

In November 2020, Depeche Mode was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Dave Gahan credited Anton Corbijn for making them look cool. TASCHEN released a limited edition Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn (81–18) signed by Depeche Mode and Anton Corbijn, which became one of the fastest-selling collectors' editions in the publishing company's history. This XL edition is a testament to Corbijn's unique vision and his role as the band's de facto creative director, helping to cement their reputation as the biggest cult band in the world. The book features over 500 photographs from Corbijn's extensive archives, including formal and informal portraits, off-the-cuff images, and stunning live shots from all their tours since 1988. It also includes sketches and designs for stage sets and album covers, handwritten captions, and an extended interview with the Dutch master. The book celebrates the depth and breadth of the band's greatness, reflecting on Corbijn's role in their enduring popularity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2021
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Since the 1980s, Dutch master Anton Corbijn's timeless and brooding aesthetic has cemented Depeche Mode's reputation as effortlessly cool. With over 500 images from Corbijn's personal archives, some never seen before, as well as Corbijn's handwritten captions, and an in-depth interview with the artist, this is the eagerly anticipated, wallet...

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 equally epic, but more wallet friendly XL edition, is a testament to Corbijn's unique vision, and indeed "cool" as Gahan acknowledged so movingly in his speech; a detailed 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 500 photographs from Corbijn's extensive archives, some never seen before, including formal and informal portraits from places such as Madrid, Hamburg, the California desert, Prague and Marrakech (some taken during the making of iconic videos such as "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus"); a multitude of off-the-cuff, candid images; and stunning live shots from all their tours since 1988.

In addition to the photographs, there are sketches and designs for stage sets and album covers, Corbijn's handwritten captions throughout the book, placing the reader right in the middle of the shoots, and an extended interview with the Dutch master. Created with the full collaboration of the band, who share some insights on working with Corbijn, Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn (81-18) 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, 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.

Weight: 3644g
Dimension: 254 x 347 x 59 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836586702