Transformer By Lou Reed and Mick Rock

Transformer launched Lou Reed from the underground way up to Mars, with a little help from Starman Bowie. Mick Rock was there to capture Reed's flight on film, beginning with the iconic album cover and continuing through the wild side of the Seventies.

In 2013, Lou Reed, rock icon, artist and poet, collaborated with legendary photographer Mick Rock in one of the most visually exciting books Genesis ever produced.

Now, for the first time since Lou passed, his limited edition is available again.

This copy specially bound for Hedleys Books and is personally signed by Lou Reed.

Mick Rock: 'I'm happy our relationship weathered the slings and arrows and outrageous antics of 40 years, enabling us to come together to produce such a beautiful tome.'

Lou Reed: 'When I saw the book, I was just overwhelmed. It brought back all that energy and all that virility. The book is like an energy bomb. And it’s beautiful.'

Signed by: Lou Reed and Mick Rock
Binding: Lou and Mick's Transformer image is recreated by hand on the cover of this craft-bound book in black, white and gold foil detailing.
Paper: Matt art paper and tracing paper leaves
Box: The large format edition (290mm x 390mm / 11.5" x 15.5") is presented in a slipcase, with Mick's annotated contact strips inset.
Extras: Additionally, a limited edition 7" vinyl, a picture disc featuring the tracks 'Walk on the Wild Side' and 'Coney Island Baby' is enclosed. A new booklet presents previously unseen photographs and a 2000-word essay by Mick Rock.

Artist/Author:

Lou Reed and Mick Rock

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