As a writer, he is deeply interested in the complex interplay between artists and the times and places they inhabit, exploring how they are shaped by their circumstances and, in turn, influence history. His work delves into the profound connection between art and its historical context, offering readers a compelling insight into the creative process. With over 25 years in publishing, he has specialized in editing non-fiction works across music, art, photography, and heritage subjects. His contributions to literature encompass both his original writing and his editorial guidance on significant publications.
The unparalleled breadth of his impact is reflected in his disciples, who included George Harrison, John Coltrane, Philip Glass and Yehudi Menuhin.For this first biography of Ravi Shankar, Oliver Craske has carried out more than 130 new interviews and enjoyed unprecedented access to the Shankar family archives.
Rock Faces is the ultimate collection of rock ?n? roll images by 12 of the world?s top photographers from the last 40 years. Industry heavyweights?Henry Diltz, Mick Rock, Ian Dickson, Bob Gruen, Michael Putland, Gered Mankowitz, Jill Furmanovsky, Claude Gassian, Steve Gullick, Danny Clinch, Kevin Westenberg, Kevin Cummins, and Rankin?choose their favorite twelve images each from their portfolios, and reveal their techniques, as well as the stories?and sometimes scandals?behind the shots and the acts they have photographed. Rock Faces is that rare backstage-pass, the elite VIP invite to the after-show party and every rock ?n? roll fan?s dream. Capturing the raw essence of legends, from the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Roxy Music, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Blondie, The Jam, Sex Pistols, and the Ramones, to U2, REM, Madonna, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hole, Oasis, Marilyn Manson, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the White Stripes, and more.