The art of rush is a 272 page coffee table book that delves into the 40 year relationship with rush and their longtime artist and illustrator hugh syme. Art lovers and fans of classic rock band rush formed a line that nearly stretched out the door to meet visual artist hugh syme on. This rare hardcover book sheds light on the relationship between rush and mr. A largeformat coffeetable book chronicling the four decades work of graphic artist hugh syme for the iconic canadian progressiverock band rush, including extensive interviews and background detail on the development and execution of concepts for each of the bands albums and associated art work. Hugh syme is the creative genius that has collaborated with rush for 40 years and continues to create the art for their album covers, tour books and neil pearts books. Art of rush rocking an artists legacy its one thing to plan a 272page coffee table book worthy of an iconic artists lifes work. A largeformat coffeetable book chronicling the four decades work of graphic artist hugh syme for the iconic canadian progressiverock band. Shop online for art of rush merchandise, tshirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. Graphic artist and rush art director, hugh syme on fox59 morning show, december 14, 2019 its a sad day for all.
Its been an incredible year in colorado, and well be very sad to leave this rather textured slice of. Its in excellent condition with no damage to the book or the dustcover. Now, decades later, hugh is exhibiting his iconic album artwork in galleries for the first time. You may recognize our illustrator hugh syme from his extensive 44 year career creating album covers for the band rush. Syme made an encore appearance at the exhibit this past weekend, where he mingled with fans and signed copies of his art of rush book as described in this article from cbs 4 in indianapolis. Still an integral part of the extended rush family, we asked him to pick the 10. A limited edition release of hugh syme s art of rush packaged in a luxury wood box. Rock n roll cover artist hugh syme thrills fans with art. Rush art director hugh syme on rush s album covers and art of rush book. And syme painted a young man pointing a remote control toward a window in a house for the cover of 1985 rush album, power windows. Rush album artist hugh syme will sign his art book in.
Hugh syme is a painter, illustrator, and graphic artist. Hugh was the art director for the canadian rock band rush from 19752018 and has done album covers for countless other bands and performers. Two months, five specialty treatments and 256 plates later, battlefield had printed a retrospective of hugh syme s artwork that balanced hugh s exacting standards with showtechs. On december 14, the renditions gallery will host a book signing event with syme. Art lovers and fans of classic rock band rush formed a line that nearly stretched out the door to meet visual artist hugh syme on saturday night. As most fans know, hugh syme has been rush s album artist dating back to 1975 with the release of caress of steel. Hugh syme, who designed album covers for rush while living in new castle, has work on display at an indianapolis gallery. Hugh syme is a canadian juno awardwinning graphic artist and member of the premier artists collection pac who is best known for his artwork and cover concepts for rock and metal bands. In fact, hugh is responsible for most of the bands. In early 1975 alex, geddy, and i released our first album together, fly by night.
Includes several bonus items including two lithos and a custom slip case. Our artist hugh syme recently completed a fantastic collaboration with canadian rock band, rush. For its cover, i suggested an illustration i remembered from my birdloving boyhooda snowy owl flying toward the viewer. Hugh syme s work on display at renditions fine art in indianapolis. The stunning book begins with a foreword penned by drummer and lyricist neil peart. The art of rush is a 272 page coffee table book that explores the stories behind all of the conceptual album art youve seen since rush s caress of steel album. Hugh syme hemispheres cover rush band, rush albums. Hugh is responsible for the cover art on their newest and nineteenth. Syme was on hand to mingle with fans and sign copies of his art of rush book. Preorder for the art of rush book begins friday march 27 at 10am et 100 deluxe roadcase editions, 250 special editions and classic edition available art of rush. Mendola artists representatives hugh syme art of rush. Copies of syme s 272page book, art of rush, will be available for purchase. Art of rush european box set shop the rush backstage. A sad day for rock, and a sad day for music, said rush visual artist hugh syme.
Art director, illustrator, and designer hugh syme may best be known as the man responsible for all but the first 2 of rush s album cover art over a career spanning 40 years. Syme is notably responsible for all of rush s album cover art since 1975s caress of steel as well as creating rush s. His first exhibition was recently held at renditions fine art gallery in indianapolis, indiana. The stunning book begins with a foreword penned by neil peart, and contains original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the incredible stories behind each album that he has designed with the band since 1975. The stunning book begins with a foreword penned by neil peart, and contains original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the.
Includes several bonus items including two lithos and a. Iron maiden, bon jovi, whitesnake, aerosmith, def leppard, celine dion, scor. Hugh syme, serving a life sentence will be available in three different formats and preorders begin this friday. Rock rush art director hugh syme on the stories behind the bands iconic album covers and his new book art of rush. Additional musicians he has designed and created artwork for include.
Rush album artist hugh syme will sign his art book in indianapolis. Rush have just announced the pending release of a new coffee table book that features the bands album artwork. Rush album artist hugh syme to sign art of rush book at. Artist hugh syme discusses legendary works and new book. The stunning book begins with a foreword penned by neil peart, and contains original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the incredible stories behind each album that he has designed. The book is packaged in a custom designed, handmade, rigid hinged box. Syme starting from caress of steel through to their last tour. Rush art director hugh syme on the stories behind the bands. In 2015, hugh published his 276 page tome, dedicated to his 3 daughters, and celebrating 40 years as art director for the band rush art of rush serving a life sentence. Hugh syme, serving a life sentence the art of rush is a 272 page coffee table book that delves into the 40 year relationship with rush and their longtime artist and illustrator hugh syme. The art of rush is a 272page coffee table book that delves into the 40year relationship with rush and their longtime artist and illustrator hugh syme. Rush art director hugh syme on the stories behind the bands iconic album covers and his new book art of rush. Hugh syme uses the words unexpected, evocative, glib and whimsical to describe the album covers he designed for rush, reports. Hugh syme liss gallery toronto, canada contemporary.
The books narration was written by music journalist stephen humphries and includes indepth interviews with each rush band member, geddy lee, alex lifeson, neil peart and artist hugh syme. Hugh syme has worked alongside neil peart and rush to create their album artwork since 1975 s caress of steel. In 2015, hugh syme published recently released art of rush, a collection of four decades worth of his artwork and illustrations for the group, with previously unseen images and a foreword by. Rush album artist hugh syme will sign his book at indianapolis gallery.
Hugh will be in indianapolis on saturday, december 14 syme for an exclusive book signing of art of rush, a book that focuses on his artwork for the rock and roll hall of fame canadian trio, rush. Art lovers and fans of classic rock band rush formed a line that nearly stretched out the door to meet. A limited edition release of hugh symes art of rush packaged in a luxury wood box. The 11 best rush album covers by band art director, hugh syme. The european edition features a hugh syme designed starman vellum page, which is exclusive to this limited edition. Serving a life sentence, written by stephen humphries 2112 books, 2015, with a brief essay by neil peart. Offering a copy of the art of rush book by artist and long time friend of the band, hugh syme. Not only did he create the bands classic starman logo for their 1976 followup 2112, he also took time out to play the arp odyssey on the albums timeless intro and washes of mellotron on tears.
A book celebrating the relationship between rush and artist hugh syme is to be published on may 1, its been announced. Your handnumbered and signed edition of art of rush is limited to 350 copies and is autographed by all three members of the band and hugh syme. The art of rush also contains entertaining anecdotes and commentary from a wide array of notable musicians, actors, athletes, writers, radio personalities. Visual artist hugh syme wows hard rock fans with art of. Art of rush classic edition shop the rush backstage official store. Early last month, longtime rush album artist hugh syme appeared at. The art of rush is a 272page coffee table book that delves into the 40 year relationship with rush and their longtime artist and illustrator hugh syme. Apart from producing his own personal body of work over the years, he is probably best known as the man responsible for all but the first 2 of rush s album cover art. Hugh syme, serving a life sentence 100 deluxe roadcase editions, 250 special editions, and classic edition available hugh symethe art of rush is a 272 page coffee table book that delves into the 40. Often considered the unofficial fourth member of the band, syme s album art often captured the visual element behind rush s songs and albums. Art of rush classic edition shop the rush backstage. Serving a life sentence will feature original illustrations, paintings and photos by syme, whos designed all the bands artwork since 1975s caress of steel.
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