A definitive anthology of unseen photographs, posters, and rare ephemera. The Velvet Underground is an astonishing assembly of rare objects and artworks and the first book of its scale to document the formativeyears of the band Time Out magazine named the greatest New York musicians of all time. From never-before-seen photographs of the band's first live show in New York to Andy Warhol's cover and poster designs, Lou Reed'shandwrittenmusic and lyrics,underground press clippings and controversial reviews, flyers,handbills, and posters, thematerials here comprisea uniquely comprehensive survey of the first rock group ever to transcend the genre and embrace underground popular culture. Including a conversation recorded especially for the book between founding members Lou Reed and John Cale, and contributions fromdrummerMaureen Tucker, this beautifully illustrated book is the first to present a definitive picture of the band's genesis and developmentin the extraordinary New York scene of the mid- to late-1960s.
