Jay Blakesberg Announces New Book ‘Eyes Of The World – Grateful Dead Photography 1965-1995’

Rock Out Books will issue Eyes Of The World – Grateful Dead Photography 1965-1995, which was co-edited by veteran music photographer Jay Blakesberg and former Relix editor-in-chief Josh Baron, on October 23. The new coffee table book collects career-spanning images of the Grateful Dead captured by Blakesberg and other photographers.

Along with Blakesberg’s Dead photos, the 272-page, hardcover book showcases the work of more than 60 additional photographers including such renowned contributors as Annie Leibovitz, Jim Marshall, David Gahr, Mark Seliger, Herb Greene, William Coupon, Michael O’Neill, Adrian Boot, Michael Putland, Peter Simon and Baron Wolman. Graham Nash wrote the foreward for Eyes Of The World – Grateful Dead Photography 1965-1995, which presents a total of 220 images, including some never-before-seen shots of the band.

“There were quite a few of us photographers fortunate to have had the opportunity to help document the Grateful Dead,” said Blakesberg. “But no single photographic perspective can tell this band’s full story. For many years, I have thought a book that considered the archives of numerous photographers – Jim Marshall, Herb Greene, myself, and others – would be the ultimate photography book on this band. It was Josh who went above and beyond, seeking out the rare and unseen archives that truly makes this a unique collection. I’m very happy to see this book come to life.”

Head here to pre-order and to view several sample pages.