Pages in category factory records artists the following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. Album cover artwork by london design medal 20 winner peter saville including graphic design for factory records, joy division, odm and new order. A creative juggernaut of the postpunk era, factory records was the. Even tony wilsons coffin received a factory catalogue number. Sensing in tschicholds work a subtlety and discipline that mirrored the remote worldview of the manchester music scene, saville developed a unique style rooted in appropriation, referencing and revitalizing.
Knife slits water tumba rumba 1982 contributed by folkert gorter. Everything that was factory records had a fac number. Flinchbaugh abstract factory design can play an important role in the diffusion of new technologies for manufacturing. All designs by the inimitable peter sevillle factory records, new order, omd, durutti column, ultravox, duran duran, king crmison peter saville geeks laurent durieux johannes itten factory records grid album cover design joy division grafik design. Other lateperiod factory catalogue items include a film fac 401, a recording issued by another label fact 500, a poster for a 2004 memorial event. Factory records design and designers it was a fantastic idea to differentiate our little cottage industry record label run out of alan erasmus and charles sturridges flat in a manchester suburb by having sleeves that were glossier, more expensive and more beautiful than those of the multinationals. At factorys outset, one of savilles central influences was herbert spencers book pioneers of modern typography, in particular the chapter on the new typography of jan tschichold. Factory records 197879 has a similarly unconventional appeal. Although thata argumentive, because there is labels like kill all rockstars or subpop, which are important culturally as well as for its aesthetics. To everyones surprise it became the biggest selling 12inch single in british history.
Between 1978 and 1992, factory was one of the most important record labels in britain. Historically, factory design impeded the electrification of factories because there were significant interrelationships between the factory infrastructure and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lifttop box including the first 10 numbered records and objects, with a 60 page exhibition style book, plus a bonus 12 single and 2cds of unheard joy division interviews. Implementing lean manufacturing through factory design by jamie w. It launched the careers of joy division, new order and the happy mondays, to name but a few. A label impervious to capitalist concerns, like budgets or deadline, factory records was a label with a manifesto. Graphic design 1753 healthfitness 352 homeinterior 380 industrial design 266 institutional 493. After a foreword by the founder of factory, tony wilson, an introductory essay discusses the labels role in bringing design to the mainstream. If anything and like everything factory designers made, it would look great on the coffee table. Acknowledged as reinventing and reinvigorating the nightclub genre, it was a reallife stageset, built with everyday materials which were used to maximum effect. From outside, the only clue to what lay within was the handcarved granite nameplate, fac51 the hacienda, inlaid with silver leaf and red enamel paint. Despite the demise of factory records in 1992, the catalogue was still active.
Aug 12, 2007 new orders blue monday had sleeves with a diecut design so they resembled a floppy disc. Andy warhols 1960s captured by stephen shore in pictures andy warhol on the fire escape of the factory, 231 east 47th street. Designers, graphic design factory records cerysmatic. Peter saville, factory records, japanese minimalism, cd packaging, joy division, postcard design, box design, book binding, graphic design inspiration. New orders blue monday had sleeves with a diecut design so they resembled a floppy disc. This event follows on from the sellout trevor and craig johnson event set up to coincide with the praxis xl exhibition which runs until 23 december 2019. As a result, factory records delivers the experience of simultaneously reading a book, flicking through a record collection and viewing an exhibition. As well as northern designers, factory records also employed the help of london based designers and design agencies. The factory design idea was to give their artists a mystique which would allow. Examples of fonts in use tagged with factory records a certain ratio. It also comes with a 60page book featuring photos by kevin cummins and interviews with joy division, tony wilson and more. This brilliantly rich and varied volume documents the labels entire visual legacy.
All designs by the inimitable peter sevillle factory records. The agency, 8vo founded in 1985, consisting of simon johnston, mark holt and. Peter saville born 9 october 1955 is an english art director and graphic designer. To support patent activities, it is necessary for your lab book to provide clear, concise, chronological entries with specific dates. Celebrating the life and legacy of factory records. Oct 18, 2017 as well as northern designers, factory records also employed the help of london based designers and design agencies. They were joined by designer peter saville and producer martin hannett to form factory records and released their first ep, a factory sampler, featuring acts that had played at their club, in 1979. After a foreword by the man most closely associated with factory, tony wilson, who died in 2007, and an introduction that explores the labels role in bringing design into the mainstream, the book is organized more or less as a chronological catalogue.
Factory records has a very sophisticated graphic look to its covers and design and really, sort of the last of the great record labels. After factory records declared bankruptcy in 1992, factory cofounder tony wilson continued to assign factory numbers to numerous events and magazine interviews through to his death in 2007. Matthew robertson, the author of the fac 461 factory records the complete graphic album will be in conversation with pete mitchell at the modernist society in manchester on wednesday 18 december 2019 from 18. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The complete graphic album matthew robertson thames and hudson buy. To everyones surprise it became the biggest selling 12inch single in british history and factory lost. The book tells the story of factory records from its early beginnings up until its demise in 1992. The first factory lp, joy divisions unknown pleasures, was released in june. This graphic compendium manages to distill the history of one of the most important labels ever into one essential volume. Examples of fonts in use tagged with factory records.
Singles followed by a certain ratio who would stay with the label and orchestral manoeuvres in the dark who left for virgin records shortly afterwards. It is a double 7 sleeve, again like nothing else that was being produced at the time, shunning the 12 traditional card sleeve for a rice paper, dyed silver and sealed inside a thin plastic bag. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The factory label set up an office in erasmus home on the first floor of 86 palatine road, and the factory sample ep was released in early 1979. Discover why leading pharmaceutical companies and scientific research institutes buy smyth sewn laboratory notebooks from bookfactory. Designers it was a fantastic idea to differentiate our little cottage industry record label run out of alan erasmus and charles sturridges flat in a manchester suburb by having sleeves that were glossier, more expensive and more beautiful than those of the multinationals. Peter saville on his classic joy division and new order artwork. Additions included the 24 hour party people film fac 401, its website fac 433 and dvd release facdvd 424, and a book, factory records.
Matthew robertson factory records the complete graphic album fac 471. Many of the images in the praxis exhibition were courtesy of matthew and he is sure to have many insights into factorys catalogue. Peter saville was a cofounder of factory records and credits the labels. Factory records books and magazines cerysmatic factory. Poster announcing a gig by joy division, cabaret voltaire and the tiller boys. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Factory records the complete album by matthew robertson. This project maps the entire catalogue of manchesters iconic music label factory records, spanning 1978 through 2007. Itp inspection test plan lr a third party classification society, lloyds register manufacturing record book a compilation of manufacturing records for a specific piece. Factory records began as a club in 1978, started by tony wilson and alan erasmus. Factory catalogue christopher moorehead information design. Oct 19, 2019 the new box set use hearing protection.
The early history of the label is traced in a 60 page book with text by james nice. Factory records 19781979 contains facsimile editions of the first 10 numbered factory items. Factory records was a manchester based british independent record label, started in 1978, which featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as joy division. Factory records the complete graphic album fac 461 factory book. Factory fans will know that matthews book painstakingly researched and beautifully illustrated book covers much of factorys design output and serves as an essential guide. Factorys founder, manchester television personality and postpunk impressario anthony h wilson, was heavily influenced by situationism and the events of paris 1968, and operated factory more as a situationist construction than. Poster listing bands playing the factory club during dec 78, christmas party.
Fat factory acceptance test finished product any equipment that is identified within the scope of supply that is a discrete unit or deliverable on the purchase order. Factory records celebrates 40th anniversary with two vinyl. Designers, graphic design factory records cerysmatic factory. Sleeve designer peter saville talks us through his favourite designs for joy.
Implementing lean manufacturing through factory design. A colourcoded index of designers employed by factory shows that this is not the peter saville show. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book 421 factory records the complete graphic album isnt just for fans of the music. Log books, log book, custom logbooks, any logbook type. Factory records 32 books meet your next favorite book. Factory records 19781979 box set includes four vinyl records, three posters, a short film, factory stationery and an eggtimer design. High quality factory records gifts and merchandise. Building magazine issue january 2006, with wilson feature. Quality, speed and excellent service direct from the manufacturer.
Iconic book on some of the best album art and highconcept design from peter saville. Apparently, novelisation is the lowest form of art which is right up my street. Our notebbooks are archivalsafe, hardback, case bound and smyth sewn for. When factory opened its own manchester nightclub, the hacienda, the venture initially proved an unmitigated disaster, consuming all of the labels profits. Tony wilsons foreword to fac 424 24 hour party people. Its hulking size and spare, bright yellow design, featuring the. He came to prominence for the many record sleeves he designed for factory records, which he cofounded in 1978 alongside tony wilson and alan erasmus. Matthew robertson works as a designer in bath, england. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Throughout this time in manchester, the factory records label set up by tony wilson and alan erasmus was building and developing an. All designs by the inimitable peter sevillle factory. It was a fantastic idea to differentiate our little cottage industry record label run out of alan erasmus. For example, the numbers in your cheque book arent really for you. The complete graphic album 01 by matthew robertson, tony wilson isbn.
The factory design idea was to give their artists a mystique which would allow artful images to decorate their cover thus moving the spotlight off the artists themselves and moving it onto the music. This title discusses the labels role in inging design to the mainstream. Factory s founder, manchester television personality and postpunk impressario anthony h wilson, was heavily influenced by situationism and the events of paris 1968, and operated factory more as a situationist construction than. If anything and like everything factory designers made, it. Nov 30, 2006 the book 421 factory records the complete graphic album isnt just for fans of the music. The book was launched at the record shop, rough trade east, in london by the author and included a short live pa by blurt and a guest speech by designer peter saville. It also contains a 60page book featuring photos by kevin cummins and interviews with tony wilson, rob gretton, joy division and more. Its hulking size and spare, bright yellow design, featuring the same earplugging logo from. Apparently, i need to explain that this is a novelisation, the turning of a fine movie screenplay into a book. The complete graphic album robertson, matthew on amazon.
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