"Wolfgang Tillmans recalls tearing an A0 poster advertising Pet Shop Boys' album Introspective off a building site, admiring its coolness and abstract design, which resonated with the era's aesthetic."
"Alasdair McLellan reflects on his admiration for Chris Lowe's fashion sense, noting that he always considered him the best-dressed man of the 80s, particularly impressed by his unique sportswear style."
"Both Tillmans and McLellan eventually worked with Pet Shop Boys, with Tillmans directing a video for Home and Dry in 2002 and McLellan creating one for Loneliness in 2024, showcasing their artistic evolution."
"The new book, Pet Shop Boys: Volume, serves as a complete visual record of the band's 40-year history, compiling album covers, music videos, and concert imagery that have shaped their iconic appeal."
Wolfgang Tillmans and Alasdair McLellan were influenced by the Pet Shop Boys' aesthetics in the 1980s. Tillmans admired a poster for the album Introspective, while McLellan was inspired by Chris Lowe's fashion. Both artists eventually contributed to the band's visual identity, with Tillmans creating a video in 2002 and McLellan directing one in 2024. Their works are featured in a comprehensive 600-page book, Pet Shop Boys: Volume, which documents over 40 years of the band's visual history, including album covers and music videos.
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