--- product_id: 54421367 title: "Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums" brand: "matteo and sebastiano torcinovich and girardisebastiano girardi" price: "VT16496" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/54421367-outside-the-lines-lost-photographs-of-punk-and-new-waves store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums **Brand:** matteo and sebastiano torcinovich and girardisebastiano girardi **Price:** VT16496 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums by matteo and sebastiano torcinovich and girardisebastiano girardi - **How much does it cost?** VT16496 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/54421367-outside-the-lines-lost-photographs-of-punk-and-new-waves) ## Best For - matteo and sebastiano torcinovich and girardisebastiano girardi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted matteo and sebastiano torcinovich and girardisebastiano girardi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums ## Images ![Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61BNO39ug8L.jpg) ![Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51RDaLVe2cL.jpg) ![Outside the Lines: Lost photographs of punk and new wave's most iconic albums - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41zAvSWtPOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2016* Amazing ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for coffee table reading *by T***T on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2016* A thoughtfully put together book that lifts a veil on the stories behind some of the most iconic album covers of the New Wave and Punk eras. This book is thick glossy hardback that would fit and sit well on any music lover's coffee table.Covering the period of 1976-82, Matteo Torcinovich has searched his own vinyl collection, seeking out (and speaking to where possible) the photographers who shot them to bring this book together. For each album there is a brief discussion of the album, its place in music history, along with the background behind its production and that of the album cover. It is a good balance between editorial description and story telling alongside the sheer visual impact of the photos and album covers that are the star of the show. Photos used are often part of a series, just one selected from many. Seeing the other unseen sides of artists relaxing, in various poses it is fascinating to view and understand why one was selected over others. Highlights for me were Bowie's Heroes and Lodger alongside Elvis Costello.The book is split in two covering "The American Wave", and "New Wave (and the first British LPs)". As a Brit this was a helpful distinction in separating out artists I was more familiar with, against the discovery of those I was perhaps less acquainted. There is overlap, as shown in the timeline early on in the book with music genres and tastes developing in the US and UK in different ways and speeds.The author does make a point on reminiscing this lost art form. Some, including myself, saw CDs as retaining this medium, however Matteo makes a convincing argument that the sort of images and the magnitude of idea and emotion that can be communicated via a CD, or today just a thumbnail on a screen, is so much more reduced as to render it almost obsolete. I hadn't appreciated the power that had been lost, the ability to study an image while listening to your favourite track which can contribute so much to the overall experience.This book is perfect for picking up over a coffee to browse and enjoy while relaxing to your favourite track, a nostalgia trip down memory lane that is sure to become a classic and must have book for fans of this era ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fascinating and worthwhile study of Punk photography. *by B***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2016* Album covers in the 1970's were often complex, mindbending, and dare I say it, pretentious affairs, regularily featuring spaceships, fantasy landscapes or arty photographs. Punk and New wave threw that all away with a refreshing abandon. Album and single cover designs reflected the 'anyone can do it' vibe of the punk movement itself, often featuring candid photos and scrappy looking typography. These covers have of course, become iconic, but this book presents a genuinely interesting premise. What about the photos that almost were? That's what this remarkable book attempts to answer. Photographs from the same reel of film as those iconic images are seen here, often for the first time. Pictures from the Punk and New Wave movements from both sides of the channel are collected along with anecdotes from the photographers and band members, as well as fascinating behind the scenes pictures, often showing the artists in an unexpected light. This insight reveals fascinating glimpses into the creative process and happy accidents that led to images on albums from The Ramones, Blondie, Lena Lovich, The Jam, Ian Dury and many many more.If you are interested in the music of the late '70s, photography, art history or popular culture, this is essential reading. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/54421367-outside-the-lines-lost-photographs-of-punk-and-new-waves](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/54421367-outside-the-lines-lost-photographs-of-punk-and-new-waves) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*