Scarfe was the production designer on the disney animated feature hercules 1997. Gerald scarfe on the wall scarfe on the wall is a series of designs by the artist gerald scarfe in response to the seminal pink floyd album. Gerald anthony scarfe, cbe, rdi born 1 june 1936 is an english cartoonist and illustrator. Nov 10, 2011 pink floyd s the wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, endlessly discussed and dissected. Gerald scarfe, pink floyd the wall, the screaming head. Jan 10, 2012 this is the definitive book of the wall. It is loosely based on the life and experiences of roger waters and the stage performances and film were created in close collaboration with gerald scarfe. It consists of fifty individual illustrations some pasted onto the finished artifact in watercolour, on paper. Pink floyds the wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, spawning one of the most ambitious stage show productions ever conceived, and a film that instantly became a cult classic. Here, for the first time, scarfe shares his experiences with the band. These fully illustrated volumes reveal the truth of sixty years of politics and culture and are packed with continue reading read more. Gerald scarfe is the author of the making of pink floyd 4. Gerald scarfe selling series of paintings he created for pink.
The making of pink floyd the wall by gerald scarfe. Here are the complete lyrics of roger waters songs and key action stills from the film shot on location and in the studio. Gerald scarfe on the making of pink floyd s the wall. Gerald scarfes unique storyboard for the concept of the film the wall. The film centres around a solitary rock star named pink, who, after being driven into insanity by the death of his father and many depressive moments during his lifetime, constructs a. Pink floyds the wall illustrator gerald scarfe interviewed. While the band was still working on the songs, eminent british cartoonist gerald scarfe. Working with pink floyd from 1974, he is chiefly known for his excellent and chilling work for the wall project.
Pink floyds 1979 double album opus the wall became a milestone in pop culture, spending 15 weeks at no 1, spawning a landmark tour and a 1982 film. Because bassist roger waters and guitarist david gilmour traded lead vocalist duties throughout 70sera pink floyd, ive received many emails over the years asking me to clarify the main singer of each particular song in the wall. The original 1979 music video with different imagery than the 1982 film sequence, but uses the same animation from the wall. The film centres around a solitary rock star named pink, who, after being driven into insanity by the death of his father and many depressive moments. The artwork would have included scarfe s iconic handlettering as either a sticker or. Written by matt wednesday, 09 february 2011 published in north america around september 15th 2010 to coincide with the start of roger waters tour, and slightly later in the uk and europe, the making of pink floyd. Reading scarfes descriptions of the work while following it visually allows us to enter the mind of an artist who created some of. In his stunning retrospective scarfe, which expands on 2005s drawing blood in every way, gerald scarfes work is presented as no book has presented it before.
The wall is the eleventh studio album by english rock band pink floyd, released 30 november 1979 on harvest and columbia records. Sep 21, 2010 gerald scarfe reveals all in his new book, the definitive visual guide to the making of the wall. Sep 28, 2010 gerald scarfe through anecdotes and the insight of being present sheds interesting light on the difficult times pink floyd roger waters in particular had making the wall album and film, artistic endeavour and egos of three very strong personalities roger waters gerald scarfe and alan parker. The making of pink floyd the wall by gerald scarfe books. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Pdf the change in the political message of pink floyds roger. The wall was published, detailing the artists work with pink floyd and roger waters from 19742010.
He has worked as editorial cartoonist for the sunday times and illustrator for the new yorker his other work includes graphics for rock group pink floyd, particularly on their 1979 album the wall, its 1982 film adaptation, and tour, as well as the music video for welcome to the machine. The making of pink floyd the wall gerald scarfe haftad. When pink floyd began writing the wall they turned to political cartoonist gerald scarfe to create a series of paintings. The complete set of eight prints are available as a limited edition boxset from. Meet pink floyd the wall artist gerald scarfe sweepstakes. Gerald scarfe on pink floyds the wall art and design the. The wall german edition 9783841900616 by scarfe, gerald and a great selection of similar new, used and. Pink floyd the wall gerald scarfe paintings to go on sale.
On track 8, empty spaces and young lust are combined. Mar 07, 2017 in advance of the sale, one of the paintings, as the hammers march, the gigantic judge dwarfs a terrified pink, will go on display in london as part of the pink floyd exhibition. Pink floyd musical group describes the development of the iconic pink floyd album and subsequent film and tour, all created in close collaboration with the authors art studio, and provides commentaries by. Gerald scarfes famed pieces created for the 1982 film adaptation have hit the market. Pink floyd s the wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, spawning one of the most ambitious stage show productions ever conceived, and a film that instantly became a cult classic. The wall by gerald scarfe 2010, paperback at the best. Pink floyd the wall reproduction counter top standup display rock band gerald scarfe s artwork for the wall by pink floyd, harvest records. To this end, the singers name will be bracketed next to the sections of song that he sings. The wall is the incredible, authorized and definitive book by gerald scarfe about the project and includes new commentaries from the surviving members of pink. Original paintings from pink floyds the wall to go on exhibit, put up for sale gerald scarfes famed pieces created for the 1982 film adaptation have hit the market.
Gerald scarfe shop books the making of pink floyd the wall paperback version this large format lavishly illustrated book tells the story of the creation of pink floyd the wall. Gerald scarfe on the making of pink floyds the wall. The album was a commercial success, topping the us charts for 15 weeks, and reaching number three in the uk. Jun 16, 2017 artist, cartoonist and designer gerald scarfe is known not only for his political cartoons, but also his for his collaborations across the worlds of ballet, opera, theatre and rock, in particular his animation for 1982s pink floyd. Pink floyd the wall is a 1982 musical film directed by alan parker with animated segments by political cartoonist gerald scarfe, and is based on the 1979 pink floyd album of the same name. But perhaps the most damaging wall project for pink floyd was the making of alan parkers film version in 1982, with bob geldof in the lead role as pink. English cartoonist and satirist gerald scarfe created his now iconic illustrations for pink floyd the wall back in the 1980s.
Jun 17, 2017 illustratorpolitical cartoonist gerald scarfe spoke yesterday 61617 with analogplanet editor michael fremer after scarfe s hourlong talk at londons victoria and albert museum where since may th and running through october 1st the pink floyd exhibition. Written by roger waters and bob ezrin, it marks the climax of the album and film. Gerald scarfes artwork for the wall 1979 by pink floyd, harvest records. Pink floyds the wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, spawning one of the most ambitious stage show productions. Here, for the first time, scarfe shares his experiences. Its difficult to listen to the music from that the wall wi. Jun 17, 2017 illustratorpolitical cartoonist gerald scarfe spoke yesterday 61617 with analogplanet editor michael fremer after scarfe s hourlong talk at londons victoria and albert museum where since. To check out all of scarfe s paintings being sold, visit. In pink floyd s the wall, jeff bench and daniel obrien describe the making of the wall both the album and the filmand place it in the context of the changes in music and society which the album reflected. The wall artist gerald scarfe talks selling his pink.
The book contains scores of rare color and blackandwhite illustrations, including exclusive shots of the 1980 and 1990 live performances. In the midst of these mini reunions, animator gerald scarfe, the man as responsible as waters for the enduring success of the wall, has gathered together the three surviving band members and alan parker who directed the 1982 film adaptation, along with his own personal photos and sketches, for a book called the making of pink floyd the wall. Thirtyfive years on from the release of pink floyd the wall, animator gerald scarfe spoke to i about working alongside the band. The book contains contributions from floyd members roger waters, nick mason, and david gilmour, as well as director of the film, alan parker. This design for the wife was used around the world on the promotional. The wall on dvd pink floyd the wall region 2 mgmua june 2003 pink floyd the wall 25th anniversary deluxe edition region 1 sony jan 2005 director. I have been a fan of both gerald scarfe and pink floyd, and this book is a wonderful addition to the story of the wall. Their mortal remains has been attracting large, enthusiastic crowds. It is a rock opera that explores pink, a jaded rockstar whose eventual selfimposed isolation from society is symbolized by a wall. Pink floyd the other side of the wall documentary part. San francisco art exchange is offering one of the most valuable collections of rock and roll artwork to ever be offered for sale. Register to win an invitation for two to a private reception with pink floyd the wall artist gerald scarfe july 8th, 2017 we are giving away about the event.
The artwork would have included scarfes iconic handlettering as either a sticker or printed directly onto the cover. They go great together and its a shame this book is not in print anymore, as the wall has achieved cult status. Gerald scarfe is the man who did the animations on the wall and i was hoping people could point. Jun 28, 2015 pink floyd the wall gerald scarfe animation. Bassist roger waters conceived the wall during pink floyds 1977 in the flesh tour. The making of pink floyd the wall paperback version this large format lavishly illustrated book tells the story of the creation of pink floyd the wall. The complete set of eight prints are available as a. The wall is the eleventh studio album by english rock band pink floyd, released 30 november. The making of pink floyd the wall paperback version. Scarfe and waters worked together on the new version of.
All three were created in close collaboration with renowned cartoonist and illustrator gerald scarfe. Track 4 has the last 40 seconds of another brick in the wall pt 1 on it. Aug 26, 2016 just picked up a copy on record store day since i didnt have it in my collection and it was there at the store. A musthave collectible for any diehard pink floyd fan, each monograph book is signed. Illustrator gerald scarfe recalls designing pink floyds multimedia masterpiece this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Documentary produced about the making of pink floyd the wall that includes interviews with alan parker, gerald scarfe, and clips of roger waters, originally aired on mtv in 1982. The wall analysis a songbysong literary analysis of. His paintings appeared on the wall album artwork, as projections at the bands concerts, and in the 1982 film directed by alan parker. The wall live 198081 remastered on two discs two discs of unreleased demos from roger waters and pink floyd dvd of videos relating to the wall, which includes a gerald scarfe interview, the behind the wall documentary, another brick in the wall promotional video, and a performance of the happiest days of our lives live from earls court.
Pdf the making of pink floyd the wall download full. Pink floyd welcome to the machine animated by gerald scarfe. Collectively, these images comprise scarfes conception of a narrative for the film, based upon roger waters songs for the pink floyd album of the. Gerald scarfe through anecdotes and the insight of being present sheds interesting light on the difficult times pink floyd roger waters in particular had making the wall album and film, artistic endeavour and egos of three very strong personalities. The wall pink floyd illustrations and animations by gerald scarfedig his amazing work. Gerald anthony scarfe, cbe, rdi is an english cartoonist and illustrator. In pink floyds the wall, jeff bench and daniel obrien describe the making of the wallboth the album and the filmand place it in the context of the changes in music and society which the album reflected. Pink floyds the wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, endlessly discussed and dissected. Jul 08, 2008 scarfe on the wall is a series of designs by the artist gerald scarfe in response to the seminal pink floyd album. The making of pink floyd the wall by gerald scarfe waterstones. Original paintings from pink floyds the wall to go on. Storm thorgersons hipgnosis team, for so long linked with pink floyds iconic sleeve artwork, was replaced by vicious political cartoonist gerald scarfe for the project. Books by gerald scarfe author of the making of pink floyd.
These fully illustrated volumes reveal the truth of sixty years of. On track 9, the first half of one of my turns is on there instead of young lust. Even though i have read many other books, this one has a wealth of new photographs and information that make this a must have book for any scarfe or floyd fans. This book is a compliment to the film, featuring lyrics to all the songs used in the film and vivid stills. The wall is the incredible, authorized and definitive book by gerald scarfe about the project and includes new commentaries from the surviving members of pink floyd. Though i am very disappointed with the quality control of the records here, as popping is extremely frequent on all sides, even after cleaning. A unique box set scarfe on the wall is the ultimate collectible for pink floyd and gerald scarfe fans alike. Often regarded as the fifth member of the band, gerald shares his experiences of working with the band, the good times and the bad, and many drawings.
Pink floyds the wall and the termination of the postwar era. The trial working title trial by puppet is a track from pink floyd s 1979 rock operaconcept album the wall. Inner sleeves also feature the wall design with lyrics graphics by gerald scarfe. Comprising a monograph book and eight limited edition prints, the set is limited to 300 copies and is available to preorder now. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The making of pink floyd the wall by gerald scarfe alibris. Pink floyd s the wall is one of the most iconic and imaginative albums in the history of rock music, endlessly discussed and dissected. The artwork would have included scarfe s iconic handlettering as either a sticker or printed directly onto the cover. And theres a new book out by the making of pink floyd the wall by artist gerald scarfe. Scarfe s hammers marching across the road in front of him.
Stuffed with sketches, storyboards, maquettes, and photographs, the making of pink floyd the wall is a trove of information not only for the most diehard pink floyd fans, but also for serious design connoisseurs. It is loosely based on the life and experiences of roger waters and the stage performances and film were created in. Making of pink floyd the wall gerald scarfe book number. Gerald scarfe reveals all in his new book, the definitive visual guide to the making of the wall. As a life long pink floyd fan, the film version of the wall remains one of the most powerful ever made. Stuffed with sketches, storyboards, maquettes, and photographs, the making of pink floyd the wall wall is a trove of information not only for the most diehard, fans but also serious design. Pink floyd the wall 2016, 180 gram, gatefold, vinyl discogs. He worked with roger waters on the original visual concepts for the. Gerald scarfe s artwork for the wall 1979 by pink floyd, harvest records. This book is a fantastic chronicle of how gerald scarfe started working with pink floyd, from the moment he met the band, to the designs for roger waters 20102012 the wall world tour, including work for wish you were here, animals, pros and cons of hitchhiking, the wall in berlin 90, and live 8. Pink floyd the trial animation by gerald scarfe mmproject. Documentary produced about the making of pink floyd the wall that includes interviews with alan parker, gerald scarfe, and clips of roger. The article offers a contextual interpretation of pink floyds the wall. It is loosely based on the life and experiences of roger waters, and the stage performances and film were created in close collaboration with gerald scarfe.