Rocky Horror 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Camp and Cult Classic

Here’s a breakdown of the provided text, focusing on key ⁢facts about the book Mick Rock Rocky Horror and Mick Rock’s involvement with the film The⁣ Rocky Horror Picture Show:

Key Points:

* The Book: Mick Rock Rocky‍ Horror is‍ a 258-page coffee table book ‍featuring photographs taken by Mick Rock ⁣on the set of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. it’s described as visually striking, ‍almost three-dimensional.
* Content: The book includes:
* Posed and candid shots of the ‍cast.
* Playful, ‍informal images.
* Polaroids and contact sheets (Pati’s favorite part).
* Behind-the-scenes photos.
* Portraits of other musicians Rock photographed (Queen, Brian Eno,⁣ Peter Gabriel, Bowie).
* Mick rock’s Approach: ⁢ Rock wasn’t formally commissioned⁣ but ⁣took photos independently, often pulling cast members aside ⁣for “special pictures” that weren’t part of the official film shoot. He⁣ felt a strong connection to the project, famously declaring, “Pati, I own the film. I own the pictures.”
* Previous Publication: Some of ⁣these images were previously published in a 2005 German book called Rocky Horror, which also included a foreword⁤ by Richard O’Brien (the creator⁢ of the Rocky Horror musical) and‍ Rock’s own reflections.
* Pati’s Perspective: Pati (presumably someone involved in the film’s production) describes Rock as “flippant” but appreciative of his time on set and enthusiastic about being part of ⁢the project.

In essence, the article highlights the ⁣unique and intimate perspective Mick Rock brought to documenting the making‍ of⁤ The Rocky Horror Picture⁤ Show, and ⁣celebrates the new book showcasing his work.