Janis Joplin is the subject of a new book, Photographs of Janis Joplin On the Road & On Stage. The 196-page book features iconic images of the music legend as well as 100 never-before-published photos, all from acclaimed photographer Elliott Landy. The title was released on March 15, 2022, in the U.S. and May 1 in the U.K.
The photographs are accompanied by Joplin’s candid thoughts taken from conversations and interviews recorded by David Dalton, a founding editor of Rolling Stone, while on tour with Janis in 1970. Landy’s photographs portray Joplin’s public and private lives, offering an intimate behind-the-scenes glance at her brief yet groundbreaking years of fame.
The hardcover book measures 10×10 inches, beautifully printed on heavyweight paper with 129 photos.
Landy notes: “I photographed Janis in 1968 and 1969 and over the years I’ve used maybe 15 or 20 of the photographs in various publications. Until I began putting this book together I didn’t realize how many other great photos I had. We looked at every negative and slide I took of her. The text was selected from extensive recordings of conversations and interviews with Janis made by David Dalton during the last year of her life. We matched her words with my photographs to provide a personal insight into her life and career, creating a unique look at Janis.”
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