Bob Crewe : Sight and Sound: Compositions in Art and Music

Rizzoli International Publications

Explore the vibrant world of Bob Crewe, a multifaceted artist known for his iconic contributions to both music and visual arts. This comprehensive hardcover book, "Bob Crewe: Sight and Sound: Compositions in Art and Music," delves into over 80 of his artworks, tracing his evolution from abstract expressionism in the 1950s and 60s to his full-time return to painting in the 1990s. Discover his early forays into abstract expressionism and his later, more tactile compositions. The book is richly illustrated with archival images and ephemera that highlight Crewe's simultaneous impact on popular music. Essays by Jessica May and Peter Plagens analyze his artistic development, with influences from Rauschenberg to Warhol. Legendary producer Andrew Loog Oldham captures Crewe's experimental period in music, while Donald Albrecht's introduction ties together the threads of his personal and creative life. Product Summary: Bob Crewe Sight and Sound, Hardcover, English, 256 pages, Art & design, ISBN: 9780847869794. Features compositions in art and music by Bob Crewe.