From rock stars, pop icons, soul singers to jazz musicians – Michael Putland has photographed them all. In his 50-year career, he has photographed some of the world’s most famous singers and bands. Now he brings them all together in one brilliant book of photographs.
Here are images of action-packed concerts alongside intimate portraits of stars, atmospheric still lifes alongside thrilling tours and legendary performances. Putland’s personal anecdotes offer an exclusive glimpse into this era and the stories behind each photo, a testament to music’s greatest moments and a must-have for all music and photography fans.

– unique coffee table book with images by photographer Michael Putland – in black and white and in color

– various famous artists are represented in this book: Madonna, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, ACDC and many more

– the photographer’s view tells the stories behind the photos

– a great gift for every music and photo lover

A photographic journey through 50 years of music history
Over the years, Putland’s work has taken him around the world. With great passion he photographed greats like ABBA, the Rolling Stones and Tina Turner. His unique and incomparable photographs capture the soul of each musician, on and off the stage. With an eye for detail, he manages to portray the artists’ individual styles from new and unseen perspectives, making their music tangible through light, shadow and color.
This book of photographs is a tribute to the greatest legends of music history and to the unmistakable work and art of Michael Putland!

Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, ISBN9783667125064, hardcover, 352 pages, 265 color photos in the book.