Glow in the Dark is a biographical photo essay about Kanye West's Glow in the Dark Tour published by Rizzoli USA on October 20, 2009.[1] Authored by West, the book was designed by Base[2] and features 400 exclusive images taken on the tour by Australian-American photographer Nabil Elderkin,[3][4] who had previously directed several of West's music videos.[1]
 Cover of Glow in the Dark | |
| Author | Kanye West |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Nabil Elderkin (photography) |
| Cover artist | Base |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Rizzoli USA |
Publication date | October 20, 2009 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 0-8478-3240-6 |
| OCLC | 244055631 |
The 9″ by 13″ hardcover book comes in a clamshell case and documents the Glow in the Dark Tour over 288 pages.[1][2] It includes photographs of West on and off the stage, conceptual plans for the tour's set design and costumes, and exclusive commentary in the form of an interview of West with Spike Jonze.[2] It was accompanied by a CD of live music and unreleased instrumentals as well as a web art project.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Bhansali, Akshay (October 9, 2009). "Glow in the Dark book to show Kanye West behind the scenes". MTV. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Kanye's Glow In The Dark Tour Book Sees Light". Base. Archived from the original on September 5, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (October 21, 2009). "Inside a Kanye West Tour: "Glow in the Dark" Photos, Backstage Tales". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Kanye West x Nabil Elderkin – Glow In the Dark Book". The Original Winger. May 12, 2010. Archived from the original on October 4, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.