The Story of The Face: The Magazine that Changed Culture

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Book Synopsis: A landmark publication offering a definitive overview of one of the most influential transatlantic magazines produced in the 1980s and 1990s.

Launched by NME editor and Smash Hits creator Nick Logan in 1980, The Face became an icon of “style culture,” the benchmark for the latest trends in art, design, fashion, photography, film, and music being defined by a thriving youth culture.

The Story of The Face tracks the exciting highs and calamitous lows of the life of the magazine in two parts. Part one focuses on the rise of the magazine in the 1980s, highlighting its striking visual identity—embodied by Neville Brody’s era-defining graphic designs, Nick Knight’s dramatic fashion photography, and the “Buffalo” styling of Ray Petr—and its unflinching approach to journalism. Contributors included a host of writers who subsequently made their impact in the wider world, from Julie Burchill, Robert Elms, Tony Parsons, and James Truman to Jon Savage, Richard Benson, and Sheryl Garratt.

Part two shows how in the 1990s, after surviving a disastrous Jason Donovan libel suit, the magazine heralded the post-acid house era of Britpop and Brit Art. However, after the magazine had become the engine of the booming British magazine industry, the end of this decade also saw the eventual demise of The Face.

Including an introduction by Dylan Jones, The Story of The Face is an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of one of the 80s and 90s’ most influential music and style publications. 440+ illustrations in color and black and white.

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Discover a piece of pop culture history with "The Story of The Face: The Magazine that Changed Culture." This landmark publication offers a definitive overview of one of the most influential transatlantic magazines produced in the 1980s and 1990s. Launched by NME editor and Smash Hits creator Nick Logan, The Face quickly became an icon of "style culture," setting the benchmark for the latest trends in art, design, fashion, photography, film, and music.

With its striking visual identity, embodied by Neville Brody's era-defining graphic designs, Nick Knight's dramatic fashion photography, and the innovative "Buffalo" styling of Ray Petr, The Face was a force to be reckoned with. Its unflinching approach to journalism brought together a talented team of writers, including Julie Burchill, Robert Elms, Tony Parsons, and James Truman, who would go on to make their impact in the wider world.

In part two of this captivating book, you'll witness how The Face survived a disastrous libel suit and went on to herald the post-acid house era of Britpop and Brit Art in the 1990s. As the magazine became the engine of the booming British magazine industry, it secured its place in history. However, like the era it represented, The Face eventually met its demise, bringing an end to an era of cultural significance.

Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of The Face with "The Story of The Face" and explore the rise and fall of one of the most influential music and style publications of the 80s and 90s. With over 440 illustrations in both color and black and white, this book is a must-have for any aficionado of pop culture and fashion history.

Don't miss out on this captivating journey. Get your copy of "The Story of The Face: The Magazine that Changed Culture" today!

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