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Rock 'n' Roll and Speed limited edition photo book.

Sunday Aug 16, 2009

The limited edition photo book ( 100 ) has all the images from the exhibition held at the Exposure gallery London. 42 pages. 11.25" x 9" hardback book with dust cover  signed and numbered, featured artists,

Blondie, Pete Townsend, U2, The Jam, The Cure, Elton John, UB40, Freddie Mercury (Queen) Sham 69 Bob Geldof, Ian Dury, David Sylvian, Wham,Vivienne Westwood Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Jethro Tull and Spandau Ballet.

Automobiles include Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic,Aston Martin Vanquish Mercedes W125 GP car, Lamborghini Countach, Porsche 959,Porsche 356, Austin Healey, Bugatti Type 35B, Chrysler 300 stock car, Ford Coupe, Maserati 300S, Aston Martin Vantage,Audi R8 Le Mans car, Ferrari 365 GTC, Dodge Viper, Dodge Ram V10, Chrysler Turbine Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, Ferrati Tessta Rossa, Porsche Turbo and Range Rover Sport. Order direct via the purchase page (payment via my PayPal account).

Price is £60.00 + P&P. UK & Europe £6.00. USA £8.00.

Posted at 07:49AM Aug 16, 2009 by Martyn Goddard  |  Comments[0]

"Rock 'n' Roll & Speed" Exhibition

Friday Jun 01, 2007

Working with acts at the forefront of the New Wave of British popular music in 1977, Photographer Martyn Goddard produced the "In the City" Album cover for the Jam. But he couldn't neglect images of fast cars.

Thirty years since working on projects with The Jam, The Cure, Blondie, U2 and Sham 69 making images that were displayed on covers and picture discs of the period. Photo sessions in his Kensington Studio and location sessions that lasted a week such as a major essay on Blondie in New York. Developing a long list of clients from the UK's leading bands into the late 1980's, some of which are featured in the exhibition.

A life-long passion for the style of exotic automobiles led Martyn to Car magazine and in 1977 a long association with the imagery of the automobile commenced, always with the eye to make a still image convey speed. He has followed a quest to capture the ultimate purpose of the car; travelling to interesting places in freedom and style.

He continues to photograph, travel and write for leading international automotive titles in addition to working on portraits and features, keeping to a wide variety of assignments to prevent over specialization, which he avoids at all costs!

The exhibition is not a retrospective but a snap shot of the 1970's and how it affected Martyn's career, just like the artists featured. After all, many acts are about to reform and go out on tour again. (Memories of working on the Wham tour of China!)

Download this Press Release PDF.

Posted at 12:00PM Jun 01, 2007 by Martyn Goddard  |  Comments[0]