One of the greatest bands of all time and one of the greatest music photographers in history
meet in this incredible visual archive featuring exclusive never-before-seen photos. Jim
Marshall took thousands of photos of the Grateful Dead throughout their career—from Woodstock
to the last free concert on Haight Street and beyond. Marshall’s magnificent images chronicle
the band’s trajectory as hairstyles changed relationships came and went and the music evolved
into the sound that would become beloved by generations to come. Marshall’s instinctive eye
matched the Dead’s improvisational style and he was welcomed into its family as he immersed
himself in San Francisco’s counterculture scene throughout the 1960s and ’70s. He documented
casual domestic scenes and transcendent concerts alike offering a nuanced and intimate
portrait of the band. The striking images in this book—a third of which have never been
published—are printed in the rich high-contrast tones that Marshall favored. They include
glimpses of remarkable moments like the Newport Pop Festival Woodstock and the Human Be-In.
Quotes from contemporaries collaborators and members of the wider Dead community bring the
images alive while longer essays contextualize this photographic archive. Whether you were
there from the beginning or wish you had been this is your chance to see a glorious era of
music history as you’ve never seen it before through the eyes of a visionary artist.
PHOTOGRAPHY ICON: Jim Marshall is the great rock-and-roll photographer as his images of the
Grateful Dead prove. In addition to being a legendary artist he was a peer colleague and
friend to the musicians and documented countless iconic musical moments throughout the 1960s
and 1970s. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGES: From electrifying photos of the band playing live
onstage to more intimate portraits of rehearsals this collection showcases an amazing array of
images. One-third of the photos have never before been published making The Grateful Dead by
Jim Marshall an exclusive treat for any Deadhead or photography fan. THE ULTIMATE DEADHEAD
COLLECTIBLE: Many books and documentary films have been created about the Grateful Dead but
Marshall' s photographs offer an unmatched time capsule of the Dead and their era. Published
to coincide with the band' s 60th anniversary this book is a perfect gift for anyone
who' s interested in music history or nostalgic for the counterculture of the ’60s and ’70s.
Perfect for: Fans and followers of the Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia and Dead & Company Jim
Marshall fans Classic rock devotees and musicians Photographers and photography book collectors
Holiday shoppers looking for a great present for music lovers Birthday or any special occasion
gift-giving to any devoted fan of the Dead and iconic American rock bands
