For starters, bubbles didnt design the cover of its inspiration, the 1979 ian dury single, reasons to be cheerful, part 3. Bubbles badly needed a monograph and now, finally, he has one, paul gormans reasons to be cheerful. Bubbles born colin fulcher and the subject of my 2008 monograph reasons to be cheerful features on the 529strong list alongside fellow graphic designer alan fletcher and a wide variety of popular figures from. Barney bubbles barney bubbles barney bubbles barny. The pictures and text here have been very generously supplied by paul gorman whose bb monograph, reasons to be cheerful. This first edition quickly sold out, making this reissue a welcome opportunity to see bubbles. Reasons to be cheerful available for download and read online in other formats. The colour pink shows a happy colour and the smile in the middle communicates cheerfulness. Barney bubbles, elusive master of album cover art the new. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman hardback, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. The life and work of barney bubbles is a book about british graphic artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983 written by paul gorman, the book incorporates an essay by peter saville, a foreword by malcolm garrett, an introduction by billy bragg and a conversation with us practitioner art chantry. Stiff records barney bubbles memorabilia exhibition, april.
Barney bubbles reasons to be cheerful exhibition paul gorman has put together a brilliant book about the artist barney bubbles. Bubbles real name colin fulcherwas a giant of graphic design whose prodigious output is revered by musicians. Funny, charming, oddinthebestway and gorgeously uplifting. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman online at alibris. Reasons to be cheerful, paul gormans book on the graphic design genius and radical visual artist barney bubbles. Bubbles was as responsible for communicating the look of popular music as any number of fashionistas, and is identified in the book by peter saville as the missing link between pop and. Barney bubbles was an english graphic artist whose work encompassed graphic design and music video direction. Bubbles designed for sir terence conran and underground magazines oz and friends and created remarkable record sleeves for hawkwind, elvis costello, ian dury, nick lowe, the damned and billy bragg. Download pdf reasons to be cheerful book full free. This is an expanded extract from part of the book with the nme ad and vinyl factory graphic being exclusives to this posting.
Thankfully, unlike book design, you can judge a record by a barney bubbles cover. It is the last single to be released by the band in their original lineup. The life and work of barney bubbles adelita 2008second edition 2010 surprisingly moving and lovingly researched dylan jones, the independent fascinating, definitive sunday times joyous, playful and rich in meaning alice rawsthorn, new york times sumptuous, stylish, informed book of the year mojo. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad more than a quarter century after his death, graphic design genius barney bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists. This autumn chelsea space hosts process, an exciting exhibition focusing on the working practices of one of the giants of graphic design, barney bubbles. The life and work of barney bubbles, by paul gorman published in. A celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest designers of recent times, the mysterious and tragic cult figure barney bubbles. The book cover archive, for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design. Reasons to be cheerful, part 3, a song by ian dury and the blockheads. It traces his start as a postwar english art student, like so many of his generation, benefitting from an english value in the importance of practical training in broadly humanistic activities, and his development as a graphic artist in a changing british culture.
He remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists more than a quarter of a century after. This one comes from the face in november 1981 and is a great interview with celebrated graphic designer barney bubbles. Visit the blog for exclusives and previously unpublished material, news, events and the limited edition tshirt. Reasons to be cheerful ec in new barney bubbles book post by johnfoyle mon jan 02, 2012 10. Jan 05, 2009 for starters, bubbles didnt design the cover of its inspiration, the 1979 ian dury single, reasons to be cheerful, part 3. The life and work of barney bubbles 1 by paul gorman, barney bubbles isbn. This first edition quickly sold out, making this reissue a welcome opportunity to see bubbles work anew. As pointed out in reasons to be cheerful, barney s use of symbolism throughout his career underlines his consistency of approach and undercuts notions of a clear division between his 60s70s hippie work and that produced after joining stiff records in march 1977 the presence of symbols also effected a signature for this artist who opted for anonymity and avoided credits in his. His designs are now celebrated in a book, reasons to be cheerful. Sep 04, 2008 four hawkwind badges and a nik turner badge based on designs by barney bubbles.
Bubbles created his own idiom, amalgamating expressionism, dada, constructivism and concrete poetry into a rock context. Reasons to be cheerful, part 3 is a song and single by ian dury and the blockheads, initially released as the single reasons to be cheerful, part 3 common as muck issued on 20 july 1979 and reached number 3 in the uk singles chart the following month. Barney bubbles blog blog of the book reasons to be cheerful. Like the look, my new book reasons to be cheerful explores a visual aspect of postwar pop culture. Former labour party leader ed miliband, and sony awardwinning radio host geoff lloyd talk to smart thinkers from around the world. Theres a first new book out on barney by author paul gorman, called reasons to be cheerful the life and works of barney bubbles heres a website that tells you much more about it and that also contains a substantial blog an all new things re. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 07, 2009 barney bubbles, the subject of a new book, is largely forgotten today but designed influential record covers in the 1970s and 1980s for, among others, ian dury and the blockheads. The life and work of barney bubbles paul gorman more than a quarter century after his death, graphic design genius barney bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists. Described by the new york times as a hero to young designers.
Barney bubbles, elusive master of album cover art the new york. Reasons to be cheerful the life and work of barney bubbles. Stiff records barney bubbles memorabilia exhibition. Pdf reasons to be cheerful download full pdf book download. Bubbles prolific work for stiff records and related labels are how i know him best, but the book spans from his early art school days, to meticulous work for british band hawkwind whose musical style ranged from space and prog rock to protopunk to. This month he is being justly celebrated in a surprisingly moving and comprehensive illustrated biography, reasons to be cheerful. A special exhibition featuring some of barneys work is being held at the chelsea art space run by donald smith. Barney bubbles, elusive master of album cover art the. He remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists more than a. Bubbles real name colin fulcher was a true giant of.
The life and work of barney bubbles, by paul gorman published in britain by adelita and available on. Written by paul gorman, the book incorporates an essay by peter saville, a foreword by malcolm garrett, an introduction by billy bragg and a conversation with us practitioner art chantry. Dec 03, 2008 the pictures and text here have been very generously supplied by paul gorman whose bb monograph, reasons to be cheerful. The life and work of barney bubbles is a book about british graphic artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983. Nov 07, 2008 paul gorman has lovingly and meticulously gathered an impressive monograph of the works of graphic artist barney bubbles colin fulcher.
He remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists more than a quarter of a century after his death. With over 600 images, the meticulously researched reasons to be cheerful is the first and definitive investigation into bubbles life and work. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Reasons to be cheerful is the first book about the influential british visual artist barney bubbles july 1942 november 1983 described in the sunday times as fascinating and definitive, reasons to be cheerful is written by paul gorman and contains close to 600 images, many rare and previously unpublished, including photographs, working sketches, artist notebooks and original artwork. Buy reasons to be cheerful by paul gorman from waterstones today. Anecdotal barney bubbles blog by friend and fellow student, designer david wills. The book cover archive is edited and maintained by ben pieratt and eric jacobsen. If you want to know more on the subject check out the biography reasons to be cheerful.
If you are interested in reading more on mr bubbles there is a great book out. Reasons to be cheerful reproduces original artwork, printed sleeves, posters and press ads, together with littleseen private work, intimate photographs and a rejected. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Reasons to be cheerful is a celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest designers of recent times. The life and work of barney bubbles gorman, paul, saville, peter, gorman, paul, bragg, billy, bubbles, barney, garrett, malcolm, chantry, art on. Reasons to be cheerful celebrates the graphic design genius of barney bubbles, whose work links the underground optimism of the 60s to the sardonic and manipulative art which accompanied punks explosion.
This is an expanded extract from part of the book with the nme ad and. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman. Welcome to the online home of reasons to be cheerful, paul gormans book on the graphic design genius and radical visual artist barney bubbles. The life and work of barney bubbles by gorman, paul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bubbles is perhaps best known for the legendary record album. Billy bragg contributes an introduction, graphic designer peter saville an essay on the significance of bubbles oeuvre titled toward the canonisation of barney bubbles and malcolm garrett a foreword. As pointed out in reasons to be cheerful, barneys use of symbolism throughout his career underlines his consistency of approach and undercuts notions of a clear division between his 60s70s hippie work and that produced after joining stiff records in march 1977. Reasons to be cheerful, a 2018 multimedia project including the album american utopia by david byrne. Now paul gorman, whose previous titles include the look. Reasons to be cheerful ec in new barney bubbles book post by johnfoyle.
Bubbles is perhaps best known for the legendary record album covers and. Gorman has pulled off a feat no one else has managed and i wish i liked the book more. Paul gorman a celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest designers of recent times, the mysterious and tragic cult figure barney bubbles. The show will contain many neverbeforeseen items drawn from private collections, including student notebooks, working sketches, original artwork, paintings, books and photography. The life and work of barney bubbles this is really unusual and does not look so obvious what the book is about. Reasons to be cheerful by paul gorman, 9780955201738, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The late, great barney bubbles designed some of the most unforgettable record sleeves of the last 30 odd years, but youd probably never realise it because he rarely took a credit. The life and work of barney bubbles by paul gorman reasons to be cheerful. A special exhibition featuring some of barney s work is being held at the chelsea art space run by donald smith. Reasons to be cheerful odins triangle barney bubbles.
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