{"product_id":"marilyn-manson-by-perou-21-years-in-hell-9781909526693","title":"Marilyn Manson by Perou: 21 Years in Hell","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarilyn Manson behind the scenes and onstage  in classic and previously unpublished images by his foremost portraitist I often get asked  Who was your favorite person to photograph?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years of collaborating have resulted in this unique book  featuring over 350 photographs including previously unpublished work  conceptual portraits  onstage and informal behind-the-scenes images  giving a rare insight into Mansons world.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665826177077,"sku":"ByrdShop_190952669X","price":87.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781909526693.jpg?v=1782408854","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/marilyn-manson-by-perou-21-years-in-hell-9781909526693","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}