About The Book

From internationally acclaimed photographer Jeremy Saffer comes an unprecedented visual history of modern rock and metal, told through the stories behind the images.

For more than two decades, Jeremy Saffer has photographed the artists who have defined heavy music, earning the trust of legends and emerging icons alike. All the World's a Stage pairs hundreds of striking portraits with candid, firsthand stories from behind the lens, revealing the friendships, creative collaborations, and unforgettable moments that shaped some of the most recognizable images in contemporary music.

Featuring artists including Slipknot, Ghost, Alice Cooper, Megadeth, Korn, Cradle of Filth, Motionless in White, Lacuna Coil, A Day to Remember, Bring Me the Horizon, Ice Nine Kills, DragonForce, Behemoth, Babymetal, and many more, this lavishly illustrated volume offers fans an intimate look at the personalities behind the stage personas while chronicling the evolution of heavy music over the past twenty years.

Part photography collection, part memoir, and part oral history of the modern rock and metal scene, All the World's a Stage is a celebration of the artists, friendships, and creative vision that continue to shape music culture today.

About The Author

Jeremy Saffer is an internationally renowned photographer, director, and author whose work has helped define the visual identity of modern rock, metal, horror, and pop culture. Since 2004, his photography has appeared on the covers and pages of leading publications including Kerrang!RevolverMetal HammerAlternative Press, and Guitar World, capturing some of the most influential musicians, filmmakers, and cultural icons of the past two decades. In addition to directing music videos and producing acclaimed fine art photography, Saffer has spent years mentoring emerging photographers through workshops and seminars. He is the author of Daughters of Darkness and Till Death... A Guide to Love and Loss (with Ash Costello), and the creator of All the World's a Stage.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Rare Bird Books (June 16, 2027)
  • Length: 280 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781644286258

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