Pet Shop Boys. Volume

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the iconic debut album "Please," Pet Shop Boys Volume compiles the duo's complete visual journey in a modern literary format. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the masterminds behind Pet Shop Boys, continue to hold the title of the most triumphant duo in pop music history. With three Brit Awards and six Grammy nominations, they have sold over 50 million records globally, delivering chart-topping hits like "West End Girls," "It's a Sin," and "Always on My Mind," alongside platinum albums "Please," "Actually," and "Very." Their unique blend of music, art, film, theatre, design, and fashion has crafted an indelible identity matched by their distinctive sound. Renowned for their pioneering record sleeve designs, innovative music videos, and state-of-the-art stage shows, they have continually set a standard in pop’s visual presentation.On the anniversary of their first album's release in 1986, Pet Shop Boys Volume serves as a definitive career retrospective. Building upon the earlier "Pet Shop Boys Catalogue," it meticulously details their visual works year by year. This includes cover art, video stills, film and stage designs, photoshoots, public works, and even Christmas cards, highlighting collaborations with notables like Mark Farrow, Wolfgang Tillmans, Martin Parr, and Zaha Hadid. Insightful notes by Chris Heath and Philip Hoare delve into the origins of each project, with Libby Sellers offering a fresh perspective on the duo's influence in design history. Jeremy Deller's foreword reflects on their lasting musical and cultural impact.Enveloped in a Farrow-designed jacket and featuring a conversation with Heath, Tennant, and Lowe, Pet Shop Boys Volume is a lavish visual celebration—a tribute to four decades of artistic ingenuity.