ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Spencer Jones is a British art photographer who rose to prominence in the 1990s amid the British music scene’s rock’n’roll renaissance. Spencer Jones’s iconic imagery of the decade’s leading artists helped shape the cultural cachet of an extraordinary era.
In 1993 Spencer Jones met Oasis for the first time, embarking on a period of artistic collaboration which spanned several years and generated the covers of the band’s first three albums and 12 of their singles. While creating the epochal artwork that remains imprinted on a generation of fans, the photographer also documented the Gallaghers’ rise to stratospheric fame through candid, intimate imagery.
DELUXE EDITION – 250 copies worldwide
The DELUXE EDITION which is strictly limited to 250 copies worldwide, comes in a specially designed presentation shell box. Included with the Deluxe Edition is a 10” x 9” inch (25.5 cm x 23 cm) print of the Definitely Maybe album cover artwork, each individually signed by Michael Spencer Jones.
Also included with the Deluxe Edition is a limited edition print – 250 copies worldwide – of the single cover artwork to Supersonic. Each print has been individually numbered and signed by Michael Spencer Jones and matches the edition number of the book.
Alongside these two specially signed artworks, the Deluxe Edition also comes with a rare and previously unpublished 10” x 8” black & white contact sheet from the Definitely Maybe album cover shoot and is from the photographer’s own personal archive. All 3 prints can be displayed and framed separately or can remain protected within the presentation shell box.
We expect the edition to become fully subscribed – so order your copy now to avoid disappointment.
£225.00
THE BOOK
The book is a compelling visual narrative of Oasis’ extraordinary rise to fame and contains an array of Spencer Jones’ most stunning photographs, many of which are published here for the first time; including unseen outtakes from the Definitely Maybe cover shoot as well as unseen shots from the Cigarettes & Alcohol session – Halcyon Daze.
Alongside his extraordinary and unique pictures, is an insightful 14,000 – word text in Spencer Jones’ own words; where he reveals previously untold stories about his time working with the band, and the creative challenges involved in producing some of Oasis’ iconic covers.
Michael Spencer Jones’ visual imagery is inextricably linked to the visual identity of Oasis and that of a golden era. For those fans that weren’t able to be ‘in the room’ … this is the next best thing.
Welcome to Definitely Maybe: A View From Within.
“…and here I am staring down my camera lens with a certain amount of disbelief, at a face that seemed to embody the quality of stardom.” – Michael Spencer Jones on first meeting and photographing Liam Gallagher
“…asking the lead singer of a band, to lay motionless on the floor with their eyes closed for the cover of their debut album is a huge ask. In fact, no band had ever done such a thing on an album cover before, so there was a certain degree of unchartered territory and risk involved.” MSJ on shooting the cover to Definitely Maybe.
“I had on the previous Tuesday been with Oasis in Newcastle, which had resulted in a riot when a fan had invaded the stage and gashed Noel above the eye with a heavy signet ring, enough to have put Noel in hospital for a couple of hours, but not before both he and Liam had administered summary punishment to the offender in the photographers’ pit, to the astonishment of onlookers.” MSJ
“It was Bonehead who first realised that something was afoot when the hotel reception informed him in the morning that ‘the cars’ they had booked were ready to take them to the airport…’but we haven’t booked any cars, was the innocent response’. ” MSJ
BOOK SPECIFICATIONS
Limited Edition of 1,500 copies worldwide
Size – 29 x 29 cm x 2.5 cm – (11 ½” x 11 ½” x 1”)
200 pages – 7 chapters
Printed on 180 gsm acid free paper
Gilt edged in gold with a red ribbon book marker
Weight 2kg
COLLECTORS EDITION – 1,250 copies worldwide
The COLLECTORS EDITION comes in a beautifully designed protective slipcase. Included with the Collectors Edition is a 10” x 9” inch (25.5 x 23 cm) print of the Definitely Maybe album cover artwork, signed by Michael Spencer Jones – This artwork can be framed and displayed separately.
Alongside the extraordinary and unique images is an insightful 14,000 word text in Spencer Jones’ own words; revealing previously untold stories about his time working with the band, and the creative challenges involved in producing Oasis’ iconic covers.
Michael Spencer Jones’ imagery is inextricably linked to the visual identity of Oasis and that of a golden era. For those fans that weren’t able to be ‘in the room’ … this is the next best thing. An intimate and up close portrayal of one of the greatest bands ever.
Welcome to Definitely Maybe: A View From Within.