Abstractįor the first time ever, a unique look at the qraphic identity behind one of the greatest rock bands the world has ever seen. Some copies of the book ordered direct from Four5One came with a limited hand drawn card included. The book details Four5One’s work with U2 from the first single up to The Best of 1990 – 2000 releases.Ī special event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland saw McGrath and Averill speaking about their design work, as well as signing copies of the book for those in attendance. At the time of release the hardcover was priced at $65, and the soft cover at $45, and the book was available directly from Four5One, as well as through the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Only 6000 copies of this book were printed, including 4000 copies in softcover, and 2000 copies in hardcover. The text in the book was written by Lisa Godson.

The book was put together by Shaughn McGrath and Steve Averill, the designers behind the bulk of U2’s releases. This book featuring a detailed look into the graphic design behind U2’s albums, T-shirts, and merchandise was released in June 2003. Starting with their roots in Dublin where the four teenaged friends first started playing together in Larry Mullen's kitchen, Snow follows the band through their debut album, Boy, their chart-topping albums of the 1980s, their record-breaking tours and global activism of the 1990s, and their reflective reconnection with core fans in the 21st century.Stealing Hearts at a Traveling Show DetailsĪuthor: Steve Averill and Shaughn McGrath Mat Snow's U2 – Revolution is lushly illustrated with over 200 photos and two gatefold timelines exploring the band's incredible history. Now for the first time, get the complete photographic history of one of the world's most influential and legendary rock bands. U2 has revolutionized the definition of rock band by staying true to its beliefs and passions, through meteoric success, public controversy and an astounding 40-year working relationship. And their 360 tour, which started in 2009, attracted more than seven million fans and is one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. They hold the record for the most Grammy wins by a rock act. The Joshua Tree alone has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. They've frequently been described as the biggest band in the world.

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