Robert Freeman took the photographs used on the front cover of both of John Lennon's books, In His Own Write (1964) and A Spaniard in the Works (1965).
Freeman is responsible for five consecutive UK album covers during the peak years of "Beatlemania," from 1963 to 1965. His work was featured on With The Beatles, A Hard Days Night, Beatles For Sale, Help! and Rubber Soul. He also designed and photographed the covers for John Lennon's two books In His Own Write (Simon & Schuster, 1964) and A Spaniard in the Works (Simon & Schuster, 1965) and the end credit sequences of their two films: A Hard Days Night and Help!.
Release Notes:
Robert Freeman began printing and exhibiting his hand-signed, museum-quality photographs as limited editions in the late-1980s and early-1990s. He numbered his work in small editions, typically limited to 25 pieces (plus 3-5 Artist Proofs), and select pieces were available in 2-3 sizes. Each edition varies. All were sold by the mid-2000s.
Collector's Note:
This photograph is included in the Robert Freeman's Swinging Sixties Collection, Dean Freeman's personal archive of photographs gifted to him by his father, beginning in 1980. Specific details are below, please contact us for pricing and the latest availability.
Size : 29.9 x 20 in / 76 x 51 cm
Chromogentic Print (C-Type)
Signed, Artist Proof
Printed : 2007-2009
Gifted to Dean Freeman : 2007-2009
THIS PIECE IS SOLD
Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following delivery and a signed letter of provenance detailing its history.