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Spandau Ballet feature in new Neil Mackenzie Matthews book - SNAP Music Photography Volume 1

Thu, June 20, 2019

Here at SB Towers, we have spoken to Neil, so look out for a few exclusive SB related images and excerpts to come on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Press Release - The first volume of SNAP showcases the work of Neil Mackenzie Matthews. Neil’s work was often featured in the cult music magazine Flexipop! which planted his feet firmly as an established music photographer in the industry. In this edition of SNAP Music Photography Volume 1, expect to see intimate sessions of the Jam (and specifically Paul Weller), Toyah, Hazi Fantazee, Robert Smith of The Cure, Ian McCulloch of Echo and The Bunnymen and The Stranglers.

This volume also features work that appeared in Smash Hits, No.1 Magazine, Record Mirror, Sounds, The Face and The Guardian with artists including Madness, Take That, Little Richard, Sade, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Destinys Child, Sinead O’ Connor, Wham! and The Proclaimers. One of the trademarks of Neil’s work is a sense of trust between subject and photographer, the composition paired with the technicality of his work combines to make his images truly memorable. SNAP is the first of two volumes featuring Neil’s work.

The book will be available from June 27th from all good book stores including Waterstones and WH Smith, through Amazon, in HMV and direct from the publishers at www.redplanetmusicbooks.com

The book will also be available to purchase at the exhibition taking place from 27th - 30th June at Jealous Gallery, 53 Curtain Road, EC2A 3PT, London.