Depeche Mode by 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.

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.

"Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn" er en episk samlerudgave om det legendariske band Depeche Mode udgivet af Taschen. I efteråret 2020 blev Depeche Mode optaget i the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. På samme tidspunkt udkom den signerede bog "Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn”, der blev en af de hurtigst sælgende samlerudgaver, som Taschen nogensinde har udgivet. Denne XL-udgave af "Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn" er ligeså episk som den første og lidt bedre for pengepungen. Bogen er en hyldest til fotografen Anton Corbijn, der i 1986 blev hyret til at stå for det kunstneriske aspekt af Depeche Mode og sidenhen har cementeret bandet som et af de største i verden. Bogen indeholder billeder, som Anton Corbijn har taget af bandet i byer som Madrid, Hamborg, Prag, Marrakech og i den californiske ørken, og billeder fra hver af deres tours siden 1988. Ud over billederne indeholder bogen også håndskrevne noter med Corbijns bud på kulisser og rekvisitter til bandets liveshows, fotoshoots, etc. "Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn" viser, hvordan en enkelt mands vision og æstetik kan gennemsyre et helt band og deres image i mere end tre årtier, og hvordan det har påvirket bandet og deres medlemmer. "Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn" er en hyldest til det unikke samarbejde mellem Depeche Mode og Anton Corbijn.