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ISBN-10: 0-8118-6049-3
ISBN-13: 9780811860499
Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Year: April 30, 2008
Size: 20.40 x 22.81 x 3.61cm
Number of pages: 420
Weight: 1,501gr
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-8118-6049-3
ISBN-13: 9780811860499
Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Year: April 30, 2008
Size: 20.40 x 22.81 x 3.61cm
Number of pages: 420
Weight: 1,501gr
Binding: Hardcover
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From the Rolling Stones' tongue-and-lips trademark to the Grateful Dead's lightning bolt skull to Prince's glyph, logos embody an identity and experience shared between musicians and their fans, who proudly display these graphics on T-shirts, posters, pins, stickers—even tattoos. Collecting more than 1,000 rock, hip hop, metal, pop, reggae, and country music logos from the 1960s to today, this catchy design survey captures the coolest and most powerful examples of music made visual. Including interviews with key logo artists and presenting the graphics large and over extended gatefolds, BAND ID will wow music fans and designers alike.
From the Rolling Stones' tongue-and-lips trademark to the Grateful Dead's lightning bolt skull to Prince's glyph, logos embody an identity and experience shared between musicians and their fans, who proudly display these graphics on T-shirts, posters, pins, stickers—even tattoos. Collecting more than 1,000 rock, hip hop, metal, pop, reggae, and country music logos from the 1960s to today, this catchy design survey captures the coolest and most powerful examples of music made visual. Including interviews with key logo artists and presenting the graphics large and over extended gatefolds, BAND ID will wow music fans and designers alike.
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Dug it! 
Just got the book. So stoked. This is a very welcomed addition to any logo book addict's library. The short, well paced candid interviews are perfect and opens ones eyes to the sometimes (if not allways) overshadowed and underpaid designers that have helped define a bands branding. It also reveals some unexpected logo designers that included Ace Frehley, Freddie Mercury and others. I dig it and am digging it! Fresh idea. Well needed. Thanks Bo and Art! I am a logo designer of over 20 years and run the logo design firm BXC at www.nicelogo.com. No designer index is my one less star.
Just got the book. So stoked. This is a very welcomed addition to any logo book addict's library. The short, well paced candid interviews are perfect and opens ones eyes to the sometimes (if not allways) overshadowed and underpaid designers that have helped define a bands branding. It also reveals some unexpected logo designers that included Ace Frehley, Freddie Mercury and others. I dig it and am digging it! Fresh idea. Well needed. Thanks Bo and Art! I am a logo designer of over 20 years and run the logo design firm BXC at www.nicelogo.com. No designer index is my one less star.
This book rocks ! 
I was excited really when this book showed up !! As a designer I was looking at it as a resource but it is way more than I could have hoped. It shows some of the most influential band logos of our time and reveals insightful information about the stories behind the logos and the people that created them. (did you know that Ace Frehely, lead guitar of KISS, designed their iconic logo?) I am impressed with the layout and juxtaposition of the different logos capturing the trends of different eras and music styles. Not just as a designer but as a music lover and pop culture enthusiast THIS BOOK ROCKS !!
I was excited really when this book showed up !! As a designer I was looking at it as a resource but it is way more than I could have hoped. It shows some of the most influential band logos of our time and reveals insightful information about the stories behind the logos and the people that created them. (did you know that Ace Frehely, lead guitar of KISS, designed their iconic logo?) I am impressed with the layout and juxtaposition of the different logos capturing the trends of different eras and music styles. Not just as a designer but as a music lover and pop culture enthusiast THIS BOOK ROCKS !!
More than a just a book of Band logos
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QDV3T8O0ZZGA This book has a lot more than just logos it's in some ways a historical reference. It brought me back to the days of drawing Van Halen logos on my desk at school. It spans so many generations and while there's a billion logos to comb through the design was refreshingly clean and simple. So while having a cleanly and intuitively laid out book is nice, the history and stories behind the logos are what's really appealing. More than just a book of band logos, the stories and history really drive home how much of an effect logos have had on the culture surrounding music. I had no idea!
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QDV3T8O0ZZGA This book has a lot more than just logos it's in some ways a historical reference. It brought me back to the days of drawing Van Halen logos on my desk at school. It spans so many generations and while there's a billion logos to comb through the design was refreshingly clean and simple. So while having a cleanly and intuitively laid out book is nice, the history and stories behind the logos are what's really appealing. More than just a book of band logos, the stories and history really drive home how much of an effect logos have had on the culture surrounding music. I had no idea!
Awesome gift!
Bought it for my graphic designer husband for his birthday. He absolutely loves it, me too. lots of different styles of bands.
Bought it for my graphic designer husband for his birthday. He absolutely loves it, me too. lots of different styles of bands.
A good idea … that went wrong!! 
I saw this book advertised and I couldn't wait to get it … then I was sorry I did get it. Don't get me wrong, there are A LOT of band logos in here, but some great alternative and metal bands are not listed … Primus, Type O Negative, Prong, Ministry … I mean, COME ON!!!! Also, a lot of the bands are misclassified … example, Iron Maiden is not listed in the »Heavy« or »Extra Heavy« section, but rather in the »Hair Bands« section … Iron Maiden, Helloween, Over Kill are grouped together with Bon Jovi and Whitesnake??!! I want some of whatever the guy who wrote the book is on!!! Don't waste your time and money on this. I really wish I could give it 0 stars … BLEH!!!!
I saw this book advertised and I couldn't wait to get it … then I was sorry I did get it. Don't get me wrong, there are A LOT of band logos in here, but some great alternative and metal bands are not listed … Primus, Type O Negative, Prong, Ministry … I mean, COME ON!!!! Also, a lot of the bands are misclassified … example, Iron Maiden is not listed in the »Heavy« or »Extra Heavy« section, but rather in the »Hair Bands« section … Iron Maiden, Helloween, Over Kill are grouped together with Bon Jovi and Whitesnake??!! I want some of whatever the guy who wrote the book is on!!! Don't waste your time and money on this. I really wish I could give it 0 stars … BLEH!!!!
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