Debbie Harry & Blondie: Picture This

by Mick Rock and Rock Mick

Book Overview

A unique look at the collaboration between famed rock photographer Mick Rock and Debbie Harry--one of music's greatest stars--and the band Blondie.

"I've been photographed by a lot of different people since I started Blondie, but Mick is unforgettable."--Deborah Harry

Blondie was the most successful rock act to emerge from New York's seminal and anarchic downtown punk scene of the mid-1970s--and the band's beautiful,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1454938099
• ISBN13: 9781454938095
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

The Marilyn Monroe of Rock'N'Roll

I was more than impressed when I first looked through this book. Included are countless pictures, all stunning and gorgeous, of Deborah Harry from her many photo sessions with Mick Rock. I never knew many of these photos existed because I had never seen them before, almost as if Mick himself saved many of the photos and figured he could release them some 25 years later when the blonde from Blondie becomes an icon symbolizing image and beauty. He was right. Deborah Harry is the most beautiful woman in music history and the pictures contained within this book prove that she is a natural in front of the camera. Would there be a Madonna without her? Hardly. Gwen Stefani? Unlikely. Touched by her Presence? Absolutely.

Great Picture collection. Debbie Harry is the most beautiful woman in Rock...

Deborah Harry was the first and Ultimate bleached blond bomb shell of rock music.She influenced every white female singer who later followed her steps, from Madonna to Gwen Stefani. Her beauty is legendary, and no Britney Spears and no Christina Aguilera have a chance competing with Harry's face.In addition to this, Debbie is an amazing song writer and singer.She was an American cultural icon from the late 70's and early 80's, having 5 number 1 hits in the US and 6 number ones in the UK.She was in her early 30's during the time of her success, so what? NICO, Tina Turner,Cher, Madonna were all over 30 while they peaked their careers! This book is a pictural hommage to one of the most talented and beautiful artists that America has given to the world...

Debbie forever

Beautiful work. Immortal and rare photos of Debbie Harry and her band in the late 70's. And amazing pictures of Miss Harry in 2003. A must-have for every fan around the world.

Brilliant book

As the compiler of the book "Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History," I've viewed my share of photos and images of this band and its camera-friendly lead singer, Deborah Harry. The photographs in "Picture This" are striking and breathtakingly beautiful, and there's more textual commentary than I had anticipated (which is a plus). Mick Rock's Introduction is very insightful as he explains his craft, the realities of modern-day publishing, and the significance of Blondie and Deborah Harry all in one page, which is a feat in itself. And Deb's Foreword is a joy to read as she presents her perspective on being photographed and observations on Mr. Rock, including her appreciation that this photographer was "there for me."The main text consists of an opening consideration of blondes and their universal appeal, beginning with Jean Harlow and later Marilyn Monroe having set the ultimate standard. And Deborah Harry certainly possesses that Monroe-like quality, according to the photographer. Mr. Rock then proceeds to relate his experiences in 1970s New York City which was characterized by a wide-open, almost wild West anything goes attitude, and places Blondie and Debbie in this larger context by relating the various photo shoots he conducted with her and the band in the late '70s.And as if that wasn't enough, an added bonus is an accompanying DVD, "Picture This Behind the Scenes," which captures the photographer in action. The year 2000-"back to the future," as it were: "We can still do it, Deborah. Just like it was before," Mick Rock exclaims. In the DVD, the photographer relates anecdotes from the book such as the first studio session with the band to the last session he had with Blondie before their breakup in 1981 to a more recent outdoors session with Deborah sporting a striking blue leather jacket (yes, she does look good in blue). Mick also describes a late '70s photo session he had with Chris Stein and Debbie at home. ("It was just me and them"). Mr. Rock concludes that Chris and Debbie were "first and foremost artists" and that "she's just a little lady, but a very neat package" indeed whose vulnerability made her such an inviting subject for the camera. And, in turn, Debbie describes Mick as "a brilliant photographer."I'd like to include a personal note at this point, if I may. Two of Mick's photos grace the pages of the book I compiled on Blondie, and I had the good fortune of having several phone conversations with Mr. Rock as I worked with him on that book project. I was impressed by the time he took with me (considering his hectic schedule), and the care he exhibited in making this two-page photo spread happen. I'll always remember that.In the DVD, the photographer made an observation something to the effect that you can't let on having too much fun practicing your craft since you can get in trouble for that. And he also noted, regarding the New York City '70s scene that: "I was in the thick of it." This book certainly serves

Book and DVD from Mick Rock on the beautiful Ms. Harry!

This is a book of classic rock photographer Mick Rock on this time his photos of God herself- Debbie Harry. It starts in the early part of Blondie's career- 1974 and goes up to 2003 with the main focus being 1978-1980 which were that main part of Debbie's career with Blondie the first time around. You get some never before shots and some that are famous. The cover of the Book was a shot taken for Bob Guccione's Viva but later was the cover of February 1980's Penthouse magazine. Awesome stuff. The newer pictures show Debbie looking as glamourous as ever. Check out the dvd- but be careful when taking the dvd out not to unglue the holder it comes with from the book. The dvd runs around 21 minutes and is basically an interview with Mick Rock about the pictures and some with the 2003 photo shoot with Debbie . Also fun to watch is the fact that Debbie curses on this dvd and when Mick curses all his stuff is bleeped out. A great book of photos and a fun dvd to go with it. A++++.