DM Artwork proofs

Item 155 (a, b, c, d, e) :

Condition : Generally excellent
Includes : All signed by Alan Wilder, AW letter of authentication

: General information :
Traditionally when we think of artwork we visualise completed, designed sleeves for the standard LP, CD or DVD formats – but in collectable terms, the progress of art can be seen in various more unusual guises. ‘Proof’ artwork manifests as the uncut, unfolded raw sheet produced by the designer or printer in order to check details, layout, quality & clarity. These are recognisable by proofing and trim bars with colour reference charts, and some even have overlaid tracing with hand written annotations. Other formats of note can range from original pieces of art, including drawings, sketches or original paintings as well as limited edition prints. Included here are some ‘proof’ collections and drawings, some with notes from the designers and all signed by Alan. Each sheet will be offered glass / frame mounted for posterity.

: General information :

: Alan's comments :
“All of the sheets included here are either completely unique or very rare and were originally given or sent to me for approval at the time each project was in progress. Some include original notes and comments from the designers, such as Martyn Atkins’ work on the Depeche Mode Japanese box sets. Each sheet makes a great memento and gives a special insight into the production process, as well as creating a unique piece of art in itself.”

: Alan's comments :

a :

‘Music For The Masses’ tourbook – proofs collection
Content : Set of 7 large sheets
Condition : Excellent
Photography by : Anton Corbijn. Design by : T&CP Assoc.
Copyright : 1987 Depeche Mode.
Description : Produced to verify the art layouts for the tourbook which accompanied the ‘Music For The Masses’ tour of 1987/88

b :

DM Japanese Box Set ‘X1’ & ‘X2’ – proofs collection
Catalogue no : Alfa Records ALCB 201-8, 1991
Content : 2 x sets of 5 sheets, 1 set of 3 sheets
Condition : Excellent
Design & photography by : Martyn Atkins
Description : Produced to verify and discuss the art layouts for these limited edition DM box sets.

c :

‘World Violation’ 1993 calendar – proofs collection
Content : Set of 3 large sheets plus 1 smaller cover sheet
Condition : Excellent
Photography & design by : Anton Corbijn
Copyright : 1992 Depeche Mode.
Description : Produced to verify the photographic layouts for DM’s 1993 calendar

d :

‘101’ – Vinyl, CD & Cassette – proofs collection
Content : Set of 13 sheets
Condition : Excellent
Photography & design by : Anton Corbijn, 1989
Description : Produced

e :

‘Some Great Reward’ : Tour stage plan – original drawings
Content : Set of 3 sheets
Condition : Excellent
Design by : Jane Spiers, Drawn by : C Kail for Brilliant Constructions Ltd. 6/5/84
Description : Produced to discuss and finalise the stage planning and set design for the ‘SGR’ tour