The Blinds & Shutters Collector's Boxed Set reflects Michael Cooper's close friendships with Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. As 'court photographer' to both bands, he was ideally placed to capture their unguarded moments, create intimate studio portraits and capture key cultural moments of the Sixties.
The Rolling Stones “Satanic Majesties” sessions, New York 1967
Mick Jagger & Anita Pallenberg “Performance” London 1968
Mick Jagger “Jumpin Jagger” London, Hyde Park 1969
Brian Jones & Anita Pallenberg, Vogue session, London 1965
"Their Satanic Majesties Request" Album Cover, New York, 1967
From the Blinds & Shutters Print Collection.
Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithfull, Morocco 1967
George Harrison in the gardens of Cliveden House, England, 1981
Authorised by the George Harrison Estate archives, Genesis is delighted to present an informal portrait taken by Olivia Harrison in 1981. Released as a companion piece to I ME MINE – The Extended Edition, Genesis exclusively offers this portrait in an edition of only 75 numbered prints, each signed by Olivia Harrison.
Exclusively for Genesis collectors, six of Shimpei Asai's photographs are now presented as large format, framed art prints. Created in small artist editions, each proof is checked and each museum quality print is signed by Shimpei Asai. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the final framed artwork.
Exclusively for Genesis collectors, six of Shimpei Asai's photographs are now presented as large format, framed art prints. Created in small artist editions, each proof is checked and each museum quality print is signed by Shimpei Asai. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the final framed artwork.
4. Paul
Shimpei Asai: 'I think they must have felt so many things during this period. And they began thinking about all the experiences they'd had that normal people couldn't have known.'
3. John
Shimpei Asai: 'I learned from The Beatles that creativity relies on being true to yourself. They found themselves in circumstances that were beyond their control, so they had to be strong to maintain their identity and express their true voices.'
USA, February 1964.
Ringo Starr: "Pensive George. You should count the number of times we bought that heavy corduroy overcoat. We would always buy things in fours. It was snowing in Washington and it was freezing. We travelled down the East Coast, from New York to Washington, and finally to Florida, where it was warm."
"My guitars and my brushes are the tools of my trade. I probably picked up a paintbrush before I picked up an instrument." - Ronnie Wood
"I'd decorate my guitars with materials like Velcro or contact paper. On one telecaster, I created a Mod pattern of black and white go-faster checks." - Ronnie Wood.
