Oasis: Trying to find a way out of nowhere

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by Jill Furmanovsky

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Dramatic, iconic, tumultuous: this is the story of Oasis, as seen through the lens of legendary photographer Jill Furmanovsky and edited by Noel Gallagher. Jill has been documenting the phenomenon that is Oasis since 1994 and the Definitely Maybe tour, through the tense and difficult shows for Dig Out Your Soul in 2009 and, following a hiatus, to a new beginning in 2025. Featuring more than 500 exceptional photographs from her archive, this book includes acclaimed and classic shots alongside swathes of candid, behind-the-scenes images, many of which are published here for the very first time. With unprecedented access, Jill was able to capture strikingly emotive images, recording the band’s raw energy, humor, and―at times―their vulnerability. "Oasis permitted closeness," she commented, "and that was a great gift to me as a photographer." Weaving sequences together to craft stories and stitch montages, the book brings you right into the room with the musicians. Noel's foreword is followed by an introduction by Jill, while three expansive pieces by acclaimed author Simon Spence, publicist and writer Johnny Hopkins, and music columnist and novelist Laura Barton chart Oasis's early, mid and late eras. Jill and Noel's reflections, alongside the photos, give the inside track on key moments, revealing the intimate friendship between band and photographer and reminding us of a remarkable era in music history, right to the edge of their 2025 reunion tour. This is a book to treasure long after the final encore. 557 color illustrations "It's been an honor to have been associated with [Jill Furmanovsky] for 30 years." ― Noel Gallagher "The iconic images by Furmanovsky capture the glorious madness of it all." ― Rolling Stone "If you look at her Oasis photographs it is one of the great essays in the history of photography." ― Gail Buckland, author, curator, photo-historian "What really stands out are the candid shots, especially of the band performing… [A] joyful collection... Beautiful photographs and enlightening commentary make this a wonderwall of a book." ― Kirkus Reviews "Reveals Furmanovsky’s full archive of intimate photographs capturing the band’s dramatic career… Her coveted access to the band’s inner world allowed her to capture the most authentic depiction of their dynamic… Furmanovsky was able to achieve a balanced portrayal of their provocative yet genuine passion for rock ‘n’ roll." ― Musée Magazine "More than 500 images by photographer Jill Furmanovsky trace music's most cantankerous brothers . . . capturing studio sessions, backstage moments, and more." ― Rolling Stone "A unique visual glimpse into the band." ― The Film Stage DRAMATIC, ICONIC, TUMULTUOUS: THIS IS THE STORY OF OASIS, AS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF LEGENDARY PHOTOGRAPHER JILL FURMANOVSKY AND EDITED BY NOEL GALLAGHER. Jill has been documenting the phenomenon that is Oasis since 1994 and the Definitely Maybe tour, through the tense and difficult shows for Dig Out Your Soul in 2009 and, following a hiatus, to a new beginning in 2025. Featuring more than 500 exceptional photographs from her archive, this book includes acclaimed and classic shots alongside swaths of candid, behind-the-scenes images, many of which are published here for the very first time. With unprecedented access, Jill was able to capture strikingly emotive images, recording the band's raw energy, humor, and―at times―their vulnerability. "Oasis permitted closeness," she commented, "and that was a great gift to me as a photographer." Weaving sequences together to craft stories and stitch montages, the book brings you right into the room with the musicians. Noel's foreword is followed by an introduction by Jill, and three expansive pieces by Simon Spence, Johnny Hopkins, and Laura Barton chart Oasis’s early, mid, and late eras. Jill and Noel's reflections, alongside the photos, give the inside track on key moments, revealing the intimate friendship between band and photographer and reminding us of a remarkable era in music history, right to the edge of their 2025 reunion tour. This is a book to treasure long after the final encore. Jill Furmanovsky has photographed legendary rock musicians for more than 50 years, including Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Blondie, The Clash, The Ramones, The Pretenders, Joy Division, Leonard Cohen, Amy Winehouse, and Oasis. In 2024 she received a Lifetime Achievement award from Amateur Photography magazine; the Legend of the Year award from So.Co for Image of Music Awards; and the Abbey Road ICON award. Noel Gallagher is the primary songwriter, lead guitarist, and co-lead singer of Oasis, the band that defined the era of Cool Britannia. In August 1994 Oasis's first album, Definitely Maybe , entered UK charts at number one, receiving widespread critical and commercial success, as did their next two albums, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? (1995) and Be Here Now (1997). The band split in 2009 but are reuni

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