# David Gilmour: Luck and Strange — Studio/Live Photography Book

Book: David Gilmour: Luck and Strange — Studio/Live is a photo chronicle by Polly Samson covering the making of the album and its tour. It combines behind-the-scenes and performance photography with an interview about Samson’s photography and her creative relationship with Gilmour.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 23.99 GBP
- Previous price: 40.00 GBP
- Discount: 40%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T15:51:06.856Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 83

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## At a glance

- Polly Samson photographs the album’s development, from conception and recording to release and live performance.
- The account includes candid studio and off-duty moments alongside images from the tour.
- An interview with Samson by rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky discusses photographic craft and Samson’s relationship with Gilmour.
- Cover and interior hand lettering is credited to Anton Corbijn. The foreword is by Alan Yentob.

## Pros

- Brings album-making and touring together in one photographic chronicle.
- Includes both candid behind-the-scenes images and theatrical stage photography.
- Adds an interview focused on photography and creative collaboration.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Publication date: 16 Oct. 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 0500031061
- ISBN-13: 978-0500031063
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.25 kg
- Dimensions: 22.61 x 2.29 x 29.97 cm

## Before you buy

- The book is a photo chronicle rather than a music recording. The listing describes both studio and live coverage, so it may suit readers seeking visual documentation rather than an audio release.

## A good fit for

- David Gilmour and Pink Floyd fans interested in the making of Luck and Strange and its tour.
- Readers seeking a music photography book with studio, backstage and stage imagery.
- Gift buyers looking for a substantial illustrated book about a musician.

## Less suited to

- Readers primarily seeking a biography, music album or video of the performances.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the book’s content and photography, describing the images as interesting and the overall experience as breathtaking. That response is relevant for readers choosing a visual account of the album and tour, although ratings do not establish whether its coverage matches every reader’s expectations.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the book’s content and photographs.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the book cover?
It documents the recording of David Gilmour’s Luck and Strange and the accompanying tour, with images spanning studio work, off-duty moments and live performance.
### Who created the photographs?
The book is described as a photo chronicle by Polly Samson, with an interview by rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky.
### Does it include material beyond photographs?
Yes. The listing mentions an interview with Samson and a foreword by Alan Yentob, as well as Anton Corbijn’s hand lettering.

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## Images

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