“Anton was able to give the DM sound, that we were beginning to create, a visual identity.” (Dave Gahan) Fantastic official illustrated history of Depeche Mode in breath-taking layout and printing by the famous Dutch photographer and filmmaker: "Show you the world in my eyes". EXCELLENT, FRESH CONDITION. Here in the XL-version, a big book with more then 500 pages (not to mix with the much more smaller and with the much more cheaper version of the same title). IF YOU WIN MORE THAN 1 OF MY BOOKS IN THIS AUCTION, YOU WILL PAY ONLY 1 X SHIPPING COSTS - WORLDWIDE. “He thought they were pop lightweights – then turned them into moody megastars. (Corbijn) recalls his adventures with the band, from desert trips to drug-induced near-death experiences.” (The Guardian) 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 friendly successor to our 2020 limited edition. Created with the full collaboration of the band, DM by AC visually amplifies Anton Corbijn’s stunning impact on the world’s biggest cult band and celebrates one of the most creative and enduring collaborations in rock history. Taschen, Cologne. 2021. First edition, first printing. Hardcover with dustjacket. 243 x 340 mm. 512 pages. Photos: Anton Corbijn. Editor: Reuel Golden, New York. Design: Smel *creative agency, Amsterdam. German translation: Julia Heller, Munich. French translation: Phiippe Safavi, Paris. Introduction: Simon Bainbridge. Text in English, French, German. Condition: Book inside and outside new, mint, unread. Dustjacket very fresh and complete with no tears and with no missing parts; at the top and at the bottom of the spine with some nicks. Overall fine condition. Great photobook with the original dustjacket- in fresh condition. “We were big fans of Anton’s art before we worked with him and after the amazing results we saw from the first photo sessions and videos, we had no reason to doubt his ideas.” (Martin Gore) “We finally nabbed him in ’86 and that led to the video for ‘A Question of Time’ in LA. The rest is history.” (Andrew Fletcher) “Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn is clearly a fan favorite and is an accessible addition to any art book collection.” (forbes.com)