Gang of Four
Shortlist / Book Design / Culture, Art & Design Books / 2021
To mark the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Gang Of Four released a limited edition boxset and book, compiled from lyrics, photos, stories and everything in between. The astounding diversity of material is held together by a strong visual language, giving a coherent, vivid portrait of the band’s early years. It even features pull-out rejection letters from the record labels who missed out. Spanning music, lives and politics, the book captures not only the band’s story, but an exciting glimpse into a lost era. The passing of band member Andy Gill makes this tribute even more fitting.