Coauthored with elena vidal, a village lost and found is an authoritative study of the work of master 1850s stereo photographer, t r williams, complete with an owl stereoscopic viewer designed by brian himself. Brian may tells the inside story of one of the greatest rock acts of all time in his own words and. He talks about his latest gadget an update on the victorian stereoscope. Published in hardback by the london stereoscopic company, the new book features over 300 personal stereo views, with an exclusive brian. Hes also earned advanced degrees in physics and is a devoted animal welfare advocate. Dr brian may talks about his new book diableries stereoscopic adventures in hell most people will know brian may as the lead guitarist from queen, but he is also a decorated astrophysicist, a committed animal rights activist and a lifelong follower in stereography and more specifically 3d photographs. Stereoscopic adventures in hell, publishes on 28th october and includes the final two cards, which after a worldwide quest brian and his coauthors, denis pellerin and paula fleming, finally located. Commenting on the launch, brian may said, virtual reality has taken the consumer electronics world by storm over recent months and masses of content is now rapidly becoming available. This book is a stereoscopic history of the band behindthescenes, filled with brian may s wellwritten anecdotes and stories which are fascinating. It will be the first official queen book authored by a.
May 24, 2016 brian may, guitarist with the band queen and a stereo photography enthusiast, has launched a kit that allows users to view 3d stereo pairs and virtual reality content on a smartphone for just. Jan 20, 2014 may s first book on stereoscopic photography a village lost and found was very much the template for the diableries. The owl vr smart phone kit is an adaptation of a traditional victorianstyle stereo viewer sold by mays london stereoscopic company. Not only did brian may write the book no ghost writer here, but the 3d illustrations were all captured with brians stereoscopic cameras, mostly by the man himself.
Revised to include every card in the rare series, this 3d cult classic provides a unique satirical look at an 1860s view of hell the french state under the tyrannical rule of napoleon iii. Stereoscopic adventures in hell, which comes with a sixteen layer lenticular fronted slipcase and a foldout stereoscope viewer. A photographic biography 3d stereoscopic book box by brian may isbn. They got their owl viewer and the book, and the printed images in the book were of high enough quality for them to be experienced directly off the page, he says. In 2017, may published queen in 3d, chronicling the groups 50year history. Follow brian may on twitter and follow the london stereoscopic company on twitter and facebook. Brian mays 3d book is closest most people will get to. Some photos work better than others, but all give a.
This playlist will contain updates specifically on stereoscopy and developments in the london stereoscopic company, the diableries film one night in hell and related projects. The book is written by brian may, the queen guitarist,who has a doctorate in astrophysics and is a life long stereo photography collector, denis pellerin and. The pictures and selfpenned text tell the story of brian s discovery of the world of stereoscopy as a boy, and chronicle queen from the early 1970s all the way to the present day. The london stereoscopic company logo was cut from cad files supplied by brian which used the original london stereoscopic company artwork. This stunning book from brian may lets you see the moon in 3d. Queens brian may rocks out to physics, photography.
Includes many previously unseen photos of himself and the other band members, taken in the studio or whilst on tour. Brian may talks about major new stereo photography book. Aug 12, 2014 queen guitar hero brian may goes stereoscopic on another book project with an academic from the english midlands, linked to a tate gallery exhibition. Brian may, cbe, phd, fras is a founding member of queen, a worldrenowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, also a doctor of astrophysics, 3d stereoscopic photographic authority and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights accomplished astronomy student brian s phd studies were stalled when a musical. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some photos work better than others, but all give a brilliant 3d snapshot into the life of the band over the years.
Stereoscopic adventures in hell comes as slipcased book, with a hologram of satan and his minions going to war on the cover. Oct 28, 2019 brian may completes stereoscopic devil cards collection this article is more than 5 months old. When hes not playing guitar for queen, brian may phd is an astronomer and inventor. There is no other piece of work which gives such a thorough and entertaining view of the history of this period in popular music. This is the official shop for the london stereoscopic company ltd.
Many books have been written about queen, but this. Brian may on tchaikovsky, avatar and the devil creative chair. Updated edition of brian mays queen in 3d set for publication. The complete edition of the critically acclaimed, diableries. Brian and denis will be signing copies of the book after the lecture.
Oct 20, 2014 brian mays adventures in 3d photography brian may, the queen guitarist, is a devoted collector of victorian stereo photo cards. Stereoscopic adventures in hell by brian may, denis pellerin and paula fleming was published. Oct 19, 20 one hundred and eighty images are collected in the new book diableries. This is where you can read information about the book by brian may and elena vidal. Diableries stereoscopic adventures in hell was published on 31 october 20, and was written by brian may, denis pellerin and paula fleming. Stereoscopic adventures in hell 3d stereoscopic book by brian may, denis pellerin, paula richardson fleming isbn. The fact that the book was out there made all the difference, suddenly everyone was on the. Diableries stereoscopic adventures in hell, the complete edition brian may. From an early age brian would travel with a stereo 3d camera in hand, so on queen tours and during recordings he was able to capture rare behindthescenes moments of. George washington wilson, by prof roger taylor, introduction by brian may, published by the london stereoscopic company on 15 august. One hundred and eighty images are collected in the new book diableries. The poor mans picture gallery, is a 208page book, the second to be published under the imprint of the london stereoscopic company, and comes with dr brian mays specially designed owl stereoviewer. More than 300 extraordinary 3d photos captured by brian from the 1970s to the present day transport readers back in time as never before. Aug 09, 2018 armed with a book instead of a guitar, brian may.
Brian has created a text that chronicles changes in the music industry alongside major changes in the history of the world. Brian takes stereo photos with a smartphone brian may official. Nicely written and put together by brian may, a serious stereoscopic enthusiast. The queen guitarist and astrophysicist gives the ancient technology of 3d stereoscopy a new life with his new book on the moon landings. The official brian may channel is designed to carry anything on film or video that relates to me brian may outside queen to replace all the bits and pieces of. The collection, described by the rock legend as evocative was mostly shot on a 3d stereoscopic camera. Remarkably, the two lost remaining views have now been found.
Together with his mentor, professor roger taylor, he talks to geoff harris about an exciting new book project. It was compiled by brian may yes, that brian may, denis pellerin, and paula fleming no, not that paula fleming, whoever she is. The book is written by brian may, the queen guitarist,who has a doctorate in astrophysics and is a life long stereo photography collector, denis pellerin and paula fleming. The owl stereoscopic viewer lsc official online shop. Brian may unveils queen history in expansive 3d photo book. Updated edition of brian mays critically acclaimed. But when the band in question is queen and the author is brian may and the glossy images are overwhelmingly stereos, its a different story. Brian may to launch book on victorian photographer.
A new, updated edition of brian mays muchacclaimed stereoscopic. Bound in hard covers, this edition contains a brian may designed highquality stereo viewer embedded in the backboard of the book. Brian may launches smartphone adapter for stereoscopic. The book s new edition features over 300 personal stereo views, with an exclusive brian may patent lite owl 3d viewer. From an early age brian would travel with a stereo 3d camera in hand, so on queen tours and during recordings he was able to capture rare behindthescenes moments of one of the worlds greatest rock bands. Queens brian may will rock you with 3d book, adam lambert. And last but not the least, follow queen on facebook. Brian may diableries stereoscopic adventures in hell book. Not only did brian may write the book no ghost writer here, but the 3d illustrations were all captured with brian s stereoscopic cameras, mostly by the man himself.
He tells lucy davies about his new book, and show at the tate. In the 1960s, thousands of stereo cards were produced and sold from the oxford street premises of the london stereoscopic company. Brian may s adventures in 3d photography brian may, the queen guitarist, is a devoted collector of victorian stereo photo cards. Nov 10, 2018 this stunning book from brian may lets you see the moon in 3d. In brian may s own words, and over 300 previously unseen 3d photographs, this book is a series of glimpses of life with the rock band queen, seen from the inside for the first time. A new, updated edition of brian may s muchacclaimed stereoscopic. David brewster developed a portable stereoscopic device, which was known to have intrigued queen victoria.
Brian may completes stereoscopic devil cards collection. George washington wilson, by prof roger taylor, introduction by brian may, published by the london stereoscopic company on. This week the book will be republished with a crucial update. It contains over 300 of his own stereoscopic photos and is the first book about the band published by one of its members. Oct 27, 2018 a new book of stereoscopic images of the moon landing created by brian may, the queen guitarist, is the closest most people will ever get to walking on the lunar surface, astronauts have claimed. We sell a range of products from 3d cards to books and the famous owl stereoscope, which was designed by brian may. Brian takes stereo photos with a smartphone youtube. Brian may london stereoscopic company hide caption john with content now views his fattening hogdreams of plump bacon and the christmas logfor this with him in. Brian may releases queen in 3d book of unseen photographs. The official brian may channel is designed to carry anything on film or video that relates to me brian may outside queen to replace all the bits and pieces of music. Aug 23, 2018 not only did brian may write the book no ghost writer here, but the 3d illustrations were all captured with brians stereoscopic cameras, mostly by the man himself. Brian mays imagination and his determination to share. Stereoscopic adventures in hell by brian may and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Queen in 3d from the london stereoscopic company follows the bands story from 1973 to the present, lavishly illustrated with the authors stereography on nearly every one of the 256 pages. In brian mays own words, and over 300 previously unseen 3d photographs, this book is a series of glimpses of life with the rock band queen, seen from the inside for the first time. The space race like youve never seen it before bbc future. Queens brian may releases devilish stereoscopy book. Jun 26, 2019 brian may rose to rock superstardom as the lead guitarist of queen. Brian may, elena vidal and reid weston viewing test mouldings. I collected george washington wilsons stereo cards over the years and have always been excited by his unique portrayal of scottish landscape. The scenes are all from 19thcentury french stereoscopic photography cards called diableries that have been slowly and passionately collected by the queen guitarist and badger campaigner brian may. In keeping with the magical and mysterious themes which characterise this highly original, and quality driven publishing list, our contribution to fashion literature is far from conventional. His new book takes the mission to the lunar surface into 3d. The patented owl, designed by brian may, is a unique, high quality, stereo focussing viewer, which packs into a space only 6mm thick, yet assembles in 15 seconds into a rigid precision instrument which is equally at home sitting on a page to view stereo illustrations in a book, or used in the hand as the perfect viewer for stereo cards classic or modern. Aug 03, 2010 queens brian may rocks out to physics, photography after writing we will rock you and touring around the world as the lead guitarist in queen, brian may made an unusual career choice. However, until now, users have had the choice of an expensive vr viewer that puts it out of reach of many people or a very low cost alternative that just doesnt do the format justice.
Jul 12, 2017 queen guitarist brian may will chronicle the bands history through photos shot by his stereoscopic camera in the new book queen in 3d. In brian mays own words, and over 300 previously unseen 3d. Bound in hard covers, this edition includes brian mays highquality lite owl stereo viewer embedded in the backboard of the book, that will bring the captivating images to life. Long before becoming a member of the legendary british rock band queen, guitarist brian may had exercised another personal passion since childhood. Diableries, stereoscopic adventures in hell a devilish. The books new edition features over 300 personal stereo views, with an exclusive brian may patent lite owl 3d viewer.
Brian mays imagination and his determination to share the wonders of these strange cards. We are happy to announce the launch of a new website entirely dedicated to victorian stereo images, created by brian may and elena vidal. For more information about the book, visit the books website. Oct 21, 20 queens brian may releases devilish stereoscopy book. The book is written by brian may, the queen guitarist,who has a doctorate in astrophysics and is a life long stereo photography collector. The book is a study of diableries, which are french stereo cards produced between 1840 and 1900, which have fascinated brian for over 40 years since first discovering them as a student.
Not only did brian may write the book no ghost writer here, but the 3d illustrations were all captured with brians stereoscopic cameras, mostly. David brewster developed a portable stereoscopic device, which was known to. Not only has brian may written the book no ghost writer here, but the 3d illustrations were all captured with brians stereoscopic cameras, mostly by the man himself. Collated in a new book, queen in 3d, the vast majority of the photographs were shot over 46 years by may himself on a 3d stereoscopic camera. Brian may has been video jamming with fans all over the world in the hammer to fall challenge by richard bienstock 21 hours ago sing to me, play to me, drum to me and, um, dance to me if you like, the queen guitarist says. Brian may, founder member, songwriter and guitarist with the rock band queen, and cocreator of the internationally successful rock theatrical, we will rock you, is also a doctor of astrophysics, a leading campaigner for animal rights, and a lifelong 3d photography enthusiast. Queens guitarist brian may has been a passionate fan of the space race and stereo photography since he was a boy. A village lost and found london stereoscopic company official. Queens brian may releases devilish stereoscopy book cbs news. The official brian may channel is designed to carry anything on film or video that relates to me brian may outside queen.
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