03.06.08

Pearl Jam vs. Ames Bros: 13 Years of Tour Posters book

Publications, Entertainment

This chronology of Pearl Jam’s celebrated concert posters spans twelve years (1995–2007). With a foreword written by Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament and an introduction by the Ames Bros., the 264-page, limited-edition hardcover book features 229 posters designed by the Ames Bros., and Pearl Jam artist Brad Klausen. There are also 250+ sketches, notes and original poster art taken from the artists' sketchbooks; 8 mylar overlays offering insight into the printing process behind 2 featured posters; 3 exclusive silk-screened art prints; more than 80 comments on individual posters from all 5 members of Pearl Jam; and running commentary from the poster designers. Full of  inspiration, concepts and the process behind poster creation, it's wrapped in a special brilliant orange cover with a custom debossed slipcase.

Ames Bros., designer; Jacob McMurray, senior curator Experience Music Project, editor.

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