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Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley in Jamaica and Beyond Hardcover – February 6, 2009

by David Burnett (Photographer), Chris Murray (Introduction), Chris Salewicz (Foreword)

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In 1976, while on assignment in Jamaica for Time magazine, David Burnett photographed Bob Marley for the first time, and Burnett became so entranced by Marley’s charisma that he continued to document the reggae king throughout his groundbreaking European Exodus” tour. Burnett’s vision, coupled with Marley’s larger-than-life charisma, resulted in an amazing collection of images, only a handful of which appeared in the Time article. The other photos more than 200 in all appear for the first time in Soul Rebel. This stunning visual biography offers a rare look at Marley’s personal life in Jamaica, as well as the exodus from his home country that culminated in his tragic death in 1981. Though it focused on Marley, Burnett’s work also canvassed a wide array of up-and-coming reggae talents, providing striking early looks at Peter Tosh, Lee Scratch Perry, Burning Spear, and Ras Michael. Compelling and incomparably candid, Soul Rebel is a remarkable testament to the legacy of a legend.

Print length

200 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Insight Editions
Publication date

February 6, 2009
Dimensions

9.5 x 0.75 x 13 inches
ISBN-10

1933784261
ISBN-13

978-1933784267
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One of the truly great photojournalists, Burnett has captured unforgettable images...[he] visited Marley at his Jamaican home and then amassed more shots of the reggae king on the Marley and Wailers’ Exodus” European tour. Only a few of Burnett’s magnificent pictures saw the light of day. Now you can experience over 200 of them. Each absorbing photograph offers new insights into the soul of this timeless musician/activist. Burnett, an exceptional artist himself, allows us to travel through Marley’s eyes, right into his deepest essence. We can appreciate fully the intensity, caring, power and rebelliousness of this musical force.”
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"Burnett captures the haunting Misty Mornings of the Isle of Springs, and the private Jamming and cloudy studio wizardry of its musical magicians. We see intimate portraits of Burning Spear; the Bush Doctor, Peter Tosh; the irrepressible producers Jack Ruby and Lee 'Scratch' Perry; and most impressively, the Prophet Bob Marley, deep in thought and serious as a heart attack, in the process of creating and sharing his immortal Redemption Songs."
Roger Steffens, Chairman, Reggae Grammy Committee; founder, The Beat magazine; author of Reggae Scrapbook

About the Author

Named one of the "100 Most Important People in Photography" by American Photo magazine, David Burnett launched his photo-journalist career at Time magazine in 1967. From 1970 to 1972, he covered the Vietnam War as a staff photographer for Life magazine. In 1975, he co-founded Contact Press Images in New York. Traveling to more than 75 countries, Burnett has produced photographic essays for Time, Life, Fortune, The New Yorker, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and many others. His famous photos of Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson during the CIA leak captured national attention, his work during in Vietnam exposed the grueling trials of a seemingly endless war, and his candid inside the White House and on the campaign trail shots of American Presidents since JFK have characterized the pressures of the job. His awards include “Magazine Photographer of the year” from the Pictures of the Year Competition, the “World Press Photo of the Year,” and the Robert Capa Award from the Overseas Press Club, to name but a few.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Insight Editions (February 6, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933784261
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933784267
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.84 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.75 x 13 inches

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Kenneth Jarecke

An Amazing Time

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2012

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In a time before publicist and stylists, when light was natural and images found (rather than created), photojournalist David Burnett captured moments that define a musical legend. Doubtful these images could be made today of the latest pop wunderkind, let alone someone of the stature of Bob Marley.

My daughter came home with a t-shirt of the man, then wanted to know who this Bob Marley was (kids today, right?)... this is the book I gave her.

Classic photojournalism at it's best.

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Jerry Kolljeski

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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019

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Delivery was prompt. My book was in better condition than I thought it would be. It is excellent. I am most pleased and happy with the service and product I received. Thank you.

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Mario Rodriguez De Armas

Book I’m great condition

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021

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Book in great condition and arrived earlier than expected

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Rick

Beautiful photos; an overall great book

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2015

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Beautiful photos; an overall great book.
I had the pleasure of meeting David Burnett. He is a future Hall of Famer and an amazing individual who is passionate about his art.
BRAVO!

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Ben Iliili

Wonderful book by one of the best photographers

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016

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Wonderful book by one of the best photographers. Great portraits and documentary photos of life during the most interesting time of reggae music.

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E. de Vreeze

Book Great! Seller not so much.

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018

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The Book is awesome. The seller is not. I bought a brand new copy for my wife’s birthday and now have to return it because about 4 pages into the book it is already personalized and signed by the author to someone else. So much for brand new, and now the remaining copies are more expensive, but Amazon gave me a gift cert for the difference and I now have to ship the original back and repurchase the item again. So much for an on-time birthday gift, but worth a good laugh.

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013

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This is the book, I open and see Bob Marley and dream to be alive with him. Great pictures, great multiple series both black and white and color photos.

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rosa d saunders

2nd major disappointment

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013

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I've been a huge fan of Bob Marley for years. This is another one (like "Whole Lotta Led Zeppellin") that received great reviews that it did not deserve. Pages and pages of photographs at the same shoot and absolutely no substantial information about this wonderful musician. "Catch A Fire" is still the best I've read but I would appreciate any suggestions from those who have read other bios about him.

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Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2018

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Such a personal look at a time in the life of a legend. Love this book and will never tire of it, Bob was so much more that a singer - songwriter

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Francesco_B

libro

Reviewed in Italy on March 14, 2015

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bellissimo libro con copertina rigida- dentro e' pieno di foto inedite (almeno x me) di bob nella sua quotidianita'
e' semplicemente meraviglioso

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daniel gautreau

Amazing......

Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2009

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This is a fabulous book! Anyone who appreciates the legacy of Bob Marley will truly enjoy this. Very intimate moments with Bob and co. The photos by David Burnett are excellent.

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