Marilyn Manson by Perou: 21 Years in Hell

About this book

Marilyn Manson behind the scenes and onstage in classic and previously unpublished images by his foremost portraitist I often get asked Who was your favorite person to photograph? or Who is the best person youve photographed? says photographer Perou. Its always Marilyn Manson. Which is just as well considering how many times Ive photographed him. Perou has been photographing Marilyn Manson since a 1998 magazine cover shoot. Twenty-one years of collaborating have resulted in this unique book featuring over 350 photographs including previously unpublished work conceptual portraits onstage and informal behind-the-scenes images giving a rare insight into Mansons world. The accompanying text is formed from conversations between the two discussing the work and their friendshipfunny honest and at times a raw reflection on their individual histories and collaboration. Manson comments I just remember the first time you showed up you had more rings than me. You look still and did at the time like you were going to be in that movie Romper Stomper: bomber jacket high laced boots fully British barely understandable. Manson later reflects I became automatically comfortable around you and thats the most important part. This rapport and mutual respect for each others artistry is evident in the work. Of his favourite subject Perou muses Probably all music photographers wanted to be in a band Ive always enjoyed dressing up and used to enjoy being the center of attention. Sometimes thats been a problem when you turn up looking cooler than the talent but I never turned up looking cooler than Marilyn Manson ever. British photographer Perou (born 1970) is one of the worlds leading portrait photographers. He has worked with many famous bands artists and personalities such as Al Gore Gillian Anderson David Attenborough Led Zeppelin Coldplay Damien Hirst David Beckham Jay-Z Missy Elliott the Spice Girls Tracey Emin and U2.