Pearl Jam: Place/Date

by Charles Peterson (Photographer), Charles Peterson (Photographer)

The first official book done in association with the media-shy band that redefined the musical sound of the 1990s, Pearl Place/Date captures the raw intensity, behind-the-scenes comraderie, and devoted fan phenomenon of today's most unconventional supergroup. Having sold over 30 million albums since its triumphant 1991 debut 10, Pearl Jam brought the hard-edged, estranged and oftentimes angry sound of Seattle to the musical forefront. They pioneered a movement in music and culture that quickly became known as grunge. Imitators followed, and the band could have quickly lost touch with its fans and unpretentious ideals and become simply a money-making celebrity group. Instead, Eddie Vedder and the members of Pearl Jam took on the challenging Ticketmaster's control over concert venues and ticket prices and refusing media any access to the band--even through music videos--during the peak of their success. Pearl Jam's disappearance from media and from traditional touring has intensified the loyalty of its fans and has refocused the band's attention on its original musical center. Despite the lack of advertising and recent shifts in musical trends, Pearl Jam concerts repeatedly sell out within hours for the hundreds of thousands who remain devoted to a group that continues to uphold its musical and political integrity. Allowed access to the concerts, jam sessions, and private moments of Pearl Jam's members, photographers Charles Peterson and Lance Mercer provide a heretofore unseen record of the Pearl Jam experience for new and diehard fans alike.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Photography, Biography, Rock N Roll

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

1st Read: June 20, 2018

Some really great photos from the early to late '90's, as well as some (if not more) NOT so great photo's from the era.

This is a great add to the hardcore Pearl Jam fans and collectors. I would never pay the $29.99 asking price for it, plus additional taxes!! So glad that I was given the book instead.

[D. Vitullo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Photo book. Fantastic behind the scene footage.

[Sandro Helmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Registros fotográficos de uma era fundamental do rock.

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have this book and its a great piece of art work! The pictures are sensational and artistic, very nice!

[Tori]

Pearl Jam: Place/Date by Charles Peterson (1999)

[Robert Davis · Rating 1 out of 5]

A picture book. Ironic title considering there are no Places or Dates listed on any picture. I really don't see the point of a book with just pictures and no text or corresponding information.

[Mokieblylk · Rating 5 out of 5]

My biased review says that it is amazing