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A print of the album cover for Marilyn Manson's second studio album, Antichrist Superstar. The artwork was designed by P.R. Brown, who utilised photos by Dean Karr to create the striking imagery.
Produced by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor, Antichrist Superstar was an album that came to dominate the rock/metal scene of the late 1990s. Rolling Stone Magazine credited the album with ending the wave of grunge music that dominated the charts at the time. Printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Metallic 100% Cotton 340gsm paper and signed by Dean Karr. Dimensions: 56 cm x 43 cm (22" x 17")
Dean Karr recalls:
"This was the follow up shoot to our "Sweet Dreams" music video, and perhaps became the most defining moment of BOTH of our careers - total homerun!"
Additional Provenance:
Dean Karr received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington State University before moving to Los Angeles, where he attended Art Center College of Design, majoring in photography. His diverse portfolio spans both photography and directing with credits including Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams" music video, album covers, movie posters, fashion shoots and live gigs. His striking style has led him to work with such artists as Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Korn and Slipknot. He is also an avid cage diver and has shot many intimate images of great white sharks.
Estimate: £300 - 600 Ω
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