MAGAZINE
* August 2024 (Front & back covers, 58 pages with Depeche Mode, Stickers, Fold-out booklet, Alternative covers & Poster)
Despite the tragic, untimely death of Andrew Fletcher, the joy was immense when Depeche Mode finally released their new album, *Memento Mori*, last year. At the time, it was impossible to predict how the tour would unfold or what the band’s dynamic would be in this new lineup. The first German concert in Leipzig in 2023 - held, of all days, on the anniversary of Andrew Fletcher’s passing - was inevitably tinged with melancholy; yet, who could have foreseen that the tour would ultimately prove to be such a magnificent triumph, particularly during its second leg in 2024? The band and the audience were in peak form, and fans unanimously agreed that Depeche Mode hadn't been this good in ages. The magazine contains the best live photos from the entire tour in XL format, featuring premium print quality, alongside the stories behind them.
Also includes a stunning, high-quality *Memento Mori* fold-out insert.It can also be displayed upright, depending on your preference. This high-quality fold-out booklet serves as a tribute to Andrew Fletcher and features his favorite saying. Additionally, the limited edition includes two tribute stickers by the late, renowned photographer Brian Griffin, who created the iconic cover art for the band's early era. You won't want to miss the two alternative album cover designs for "Construction Time Again" and "A Broken Frame." Across 58 pages, we have compiled the following content for you: - New album / "Memento Mori" successor on the horizon? Extensive facts and analysis - Star photographer Brian Griffin: XL tribute and retrospective - Album artwork: 2 stickers featuring alternative album cover designs; Brian Griffin interview - Munich Showcase: Behind-the-scenes coverage, including backstage and rehearsal photos - "Memento Mori" remixes: The artists behind the remixes and the context of their work - Dave Gahan: Tribeca Festival (June 2024) – What are Dave Gahan's future plans? - Costume designer Sir Tom Baker: We spoke with the London-based designer who tailors stage outfits for Martin Gore and works with many other major stars. - The best live photos in XL format with premium print quality, plus tour stories from 2023/2024 - Berlin Album Trilogy / Hansa Studios: A tour of the historic studios - Producer interviews: Gareth Jones (Berlin albums) and John Fryer (the early years) - "Spirit of Big Bang" Berlin launch event - In-depth interviews: Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Suzie Stapleton feat. Dave Gahan - High-quality "Memento Mori" tour art fold-out booklet;
