Not Fade Away: The Rock and Roll Photography of Jim Marshall

by Jim Marshall

Jim Marshall is the ultimate rock and roll photographer: a man who began shooting during San Francisco's acid rock heyday and never stopped. His outsized personality and penchant for fast living has given him a special rapport with musicians over the years - and enabled him to get the candid, revealing shots no one else even attempted.
Not Fade Away collects the best of Marshall's photography for the first time - and gives us a visual history of the rock and roll era that is unprecedented in its intimacy, immediacy, and impact. The 124 duotone images include virtually every artist in the rock pantheon, including the Beatles, the Grateful Dead, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Cream, Bob Dylan, the Who, Muddy Waters, Jim Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers Band, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Complete with extended captions that detail the stories behind the photographs, Not Fade Away is the ultimate rock and roll gift book.

Genres: Photography, Music, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 1997

Reviews

[wildct2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent photos and commentary

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is more than just a "picture book." Marshall taps into his nostalgic encounters with the gods and goddesses of rock and blues of the '60s, while offering brief insights about his photography techniques. The captions unmask conversations long past, and offer an untrodden glimpse of megastars such as Jimi Hendrix and Janice Joplin in their glory days. Marshall believes in simplicity (he only uses natural light), honesty (he never stages a photo shoot), and respect for all his subjects (he always gets permission before he publishes a photo). He singlehandedly made me rethink the art of photography. Worth a look for all those who believe they were born in the wrong generation, as I do.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great photos from an era where photographers had easy access to the musicians. Marshall was one of the best, and his photos are great, but it's great just to have a look back at the stars of the era. Photos are both portraits and casual shots. Each photo in accompanied by a paragraph or two of explanation.

[Toño Cartín · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a part of rock and roll history. I am a big Jim Marshall fan, if you like his work, I recommend you to get this book.

[Bern · Rating 2 out of 5]

The pictures are great, but they're far too small for a book of this size. And the text is both arrogant and condescending.