THIS IS A ONE-OFF BUNDLE EDITION AND BOTH BOOKS ARE EDITION NUMBER 1.

“See the people, feel the power" Portraits of Saxon Leather and Metal Edition.

Though Saxon’s origins were undeniably humble, the band made some of the finest heavy metal of the 1980s and beyond, particularly during the heady years of 1980 and 1981, a timeframe during which they released three near-perfect albums in quick succession, as well as touring with their good friends Motörhead and appearing at the inaugural Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, an experience so joyous and meaningful that they felt compelled to immortalize it via the Top 20 hit ‘The Bands Played On’ (“See the people, feel the power/There was sixty thousand there”).

Portraits of Saxon - Through the Eighties is a photographic celebration of Saxon at their hungriest, most powerful and strident, fronted of course by the authentic Peter “Biff” Byford, a man who before Saxon earned his living working down the mines. Renowned writer and fan Dave Ling provides an essay charting the band's journey through the eighties. 

HE LEATHER & METAL EDITION & STANDARD EDITION AS A BUNDLE

The ultra-limited Black Leather and Metal Edition measures 375mm square and is presented in recycled leather and a hand-welded aluminium metal slipcase with a screen-printed logo in a run of 50 numbered copies. This edition also comes with a unique lenticular for framing.

This standard book is 230mm square, case-bound, 240 pages, printed on luxury 170gsm matt-coated paper. The book comes with a fold out poster and is presented in a black slipcase with a gold foil logo. The standard edition comes in 500 numbered copies.

THE NEW PORTRAITS SERIES FROM RUFUS

Portraits is a new series of titles from Rufus and will comprise beautiful 230mm and 380mm square books, each presented in a slipcase, and will feature a range of artistes. Each title will be created using the work of a main photographer associated with the artiste, plus supplementary imagery to complement the main images. The books are printed and bound in the UK and presented in a luxury, foiled slipcase. The books are not signed but will be numbered and will come with an exclusive poster or print.

Portraits will grow into a series of books released across the year and will be produced in Avery  limited, worldwide run.