Eric Clapton Signed Limited
Edition - 24 Nights
Sketchbooks by Peter
Blake, Commentary by Derek Taylor, 2
exclusive CDs of live recordings
24 Nights is a unique
collaboration between Eric Clapton,
Peter Blake, Derek Taylor, and Genesis
Publications commemorating Eric
Clapton's record 24-night performance at
the Royal Albert Hall in 1991.
This is number XXV (25) of
200 review copies done in Roman numerals
signed by
Peter Blake and Eric Clapton.
Peter
Blake's scrapbook is a collection of
pencil sketches, charcoal drawings and
montages showing Eric and the band
during rehearsals and performances.
Blake was the Associate Artist of the
National Gallery and is probably best
known for his graphic cover of The
Beatles' 'Sergeant Pepper' album cover.
A vast selection of original memorabilia
from the concert tour including back
stage passes, hotel room lists, Polaroid
photographs, seating plans, set lists,
laminates and sheet music are reproduced
in the scrapbook, many of them tip-ins
pasted in by hand.
The
scrapbook is accompanied by a commentary
book by Derek Taylor. Taylor attended
rehearsals in Dublin, performances at
the Royal Albert Hall and the after-show
party. His account provides a unique
insight into the backstage and
on-the-road world of Eric Clapton and
his band. A former publicist for Apple
Corps (as well as the Mamas and Papas,
The Beach Boys and The Byrds), Taylor
was one of the most influential music
industry professionals of the time. His
commentary offers the reader a rare
opportunity to experience an insider's
perspective on the man who is
universally recognized as the world's
greatest blues guitarist.
24 Nights also includes a
2 CD set of live recordings from these
performances featuring additional tracks
not available anywhere else. Additional
facsimile memorabilia including Eric's
guitar picks, a backstage laminate pass,
button badge and guitar string complete
the set.
