TEN on tour

Over the next three months, copies of Nick’s book TEN will be touring select venues throughout the UK with Nick also being available to sign copies of the limited edition book.

Mandell’s handle it…

Nick with John Allen at Mandell's Art Gallery

Kicking the tour off was Mandell’s Art Gallery in the cosmopolitan Elm Hill in Norwich who took possession of one of the fabulous deluxe versions of the book, which is strictly limited to only 200 copies.

John Allen views TEN

Nick with Rachel and John

 

Storming along…

The second venue on the tour was the contemporary Storm Fine Arts in Burnham Market who were hosting a private viewing to celebrate Christmas.

Nick with owner Jolly Mason (middle) and his brother

The evening was rounded off with a signing of the standard edition, which is limited to only 1,000. Two deluxe versions are currently on sale in the gallery, so why not pop along and see one for yourself?

Nick at Storm Fine Arts

More dates will follow soon so keep visiting the blog for information as it unfolds.

Progressing the project

Last month we brought you news that Nick has embarked on an exciting photo-documentary project with the legendary Rochdale Cowboy, Mike Harding.

As a singer, songwriter, comedian, author, poet, broadcaster and playwright, Mike Harding is an incredible entertainer and Nick aims to capture every essence of this special man.

Part two of the project saw Nick and the team catching up with Mike on his Me, a guitar and some more daft stuff tour at the Nottingham Playhouse where Nick and his camera shadowed him backstage, sidestage, frontstage, onstage, indeed every stage!

It was another late one, but enjoyable as ever!

 

New limited edition photographic book

Media coverage: Fine City Magazine

Fated to speak to Fatea

Music magazine Fatea has been covering the Cambridge Folk Festival for 21 years and, for some of that time, Nick has shot images of the festival for the magazine.

So, it must have been fate that one day Nick would find himself the subject of an interview by Managing Editor Neil King…….http://tinyurl.com/3vdmw4q

It’s folk ‘n’ good

You’ll know from previous blogs that Nick was busy over the Cambridge Folk Festival weekend, but here’s a few of the folk he was festival-ing up with!

With Bella Hardy

With Folk Fest Marketing Manager Neil Jones

 

With MC Mike Clifford

With Martin Simpson

With BBC Presenter Sue Marchant

With Rufus Stone publisher Mark Smith

Being interviewed for US Radio station CMR Nashville

With friend and fellow snapper Brian Leggard

On-stage shooting Newton Faulkner

 

Signed, sealed, delivered!

Ten years in the making and the launch of TEN – A Decade In Images at the Cambridge Folk Festival finally arrived.
 
Nick was in demand for lots of media interviews including TV with BBC Look East, radio with  the likes of CMR Nashville and, of course, a number of music magazines. 
 
Sales were rising by the minute and collectors had the opportunity to get their copy personalised by Nick in the official book signing.
 
BBC Presenter Mark Radcliffe checked out the printed version of the book he endorsed before Nick headed off to do more media interviews.
 

Nick signs the first page of TEN

 

Nick signs more books

 

Nick personalises each copy

 

Mark Radcliffe checks outs the finished book he endorsed

 

Nick and Mark Radcliffe

BBC Look East

Nick was interviewed from the Cambridge Folk Festival by BBC TV for their Look East programme to talk about his debut book TEN-A Decade In Images.

Here’s another chance to watch part of it:

What a line-up

Here it is!  At long last, the full line up for the linited edition book, TEN-A Decade in Images, is revealed…

Alabama  3 Horace X Natalie Merchant
Allen Toussaint Hot 8 Brass Nickelcreek
Allison Moorer Imelda May Odeta
Bella Hardy Jimmy Cliff Peatbog Faeries
Beth Neilsen Chapman Joan Armatrading Phil Beer
Bettye LaVette Joan Baez Richard Hawley
Bill Wyman John Hammond Robert Plant
Billy Bragg John Tamms Rosanne Cash
Boo Hewerdine Julian Cope Ruthie Foster
Booker T Julie Fowlis Seasick Steve
Cara Dillon Karine Polwart Seth Lakeman
Carolina Chocolate Drops Kate Rusby Sharon Shannon
Cerys Matthews Kathryn Tickell Shemekia Copeland
Dervish Kathy Mattea Steve Earle
Devon Sproule KT Tunstall The Divine Comedy
Diana Jones Levellers The Duhks
Eddi Reader Los Lobos The Quebe Sisters
Eliza Carthy Martha Wainwright The Saw Doctors
Eric Bibb Martin Simpson The Waterboys
Fairport Convention Mary Gautier Tift Merrit
Glenn Tilbrook Mauvais Sort Tom Russell
Hayseed Dixie Mavis Staples Waifs
Heaton & Rotheray Nanci Griffith

There’s only one word for it: wow!  The images are wonderful, the design looks great.  If you’re a fan of any of the artists or the Cambridge Folk Festival, you’re gonna love this!

With only 10 days to go until the launch of the book at this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival, see a what it’s like and pre-order your copy now: www.rslimitededitions.com/cambridgefolkfes.html.

More Artists Praise TEN And Nick’s Images

Thanks to ex-Pulp member Richard Hawley and Cambridge Folk Festival star Bella Hardy for your fabulous quotes for TEN-A Decade In Images:

“Nick’s photographs capture a festival performance feeling which is so hard to put into words; it’s something primal, a feeling fuelled by adrenaline and fear and the way the crowd spurs you on.  It’s an honour to be included in his collection.” Bella Hardy

“Proof that I do set up my own equipment! I like this picture – when all the bullshits done with, it’s good to be shown for what I am; a guitarist first and foremost. It was a real privilege to be asked to appear at Cambridge; it has a great history so it’s lovely to be a small part of that. And the audience were amazing – it was a special day for me.” Richard Hawley

Only 18 days to go the book launch and counting.  If you’re yet to order your book, hot foot it down to publisher Rufus Stone now http://tinyurl.com/6gw5vn9

Quote a lovely thing to say…

TEN - A Decade In ImagesWe’ve been rcceiving some lovely quotes from the folk community about Nick’s images in the newly released book: TEN – A Decade In Images.

Here are just a few…

A great book of photographs from one of the greatest folk festivals in the world. As a fellow photographer I am more than a little jealous of Nick’s work. His images capture the atmosphere of many, many magic moments.” Mike Harding

Nick’s talent is in capturing a unique moment in every artist’s performance that takes you to the very place their music belongs. I’m very fond of his photo of me at Cambridge, I look pretty relaxed and I was surprised he managed to capture a rare moment when my eyes were open while I was singing. Very few have done the same so well.” Cara Dillon

I have had the good fortune to perform at Cambridge Festival many times since the early 90s and I have great  memories of each one. Nick’s book of photographs captures some of these memories and brings them to life once more. I am honoured to be included in such a brilliant line-up. Thanks Nick.” Sharon Shannon

Thanks to you all, you rock!

TEN – A Decade In Images

Media coverage: FATEA Magazine

Book Puts Festival Greats In The Frame

Media coverage: Cambridge News