# The Verve: Photographs by Chris Floyd

The Verve: Photographs by Chris Floyd documents the band during its rise around the release of Urban Hymns. The 144-page English-language book brings together photographs from recording, touring and promotion between late 1996 and 1997, alongside a section recalling 1997.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 21.48 GBP
- Previous price: 29.95 GBP
- Discount: 28%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T19:26:36.998Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 45

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## At a glance

- Photographs document recording, touring and promotion in Britain, Ireland and the USA from late 1996 to 1997.
- Includes a section dedicated to people's memories of 1997.
- The listing describes many photographs as previously unseen.

## Pros

- Focuses on a defined period around The Verve's rise and the release of Urban Hymns.
- Customer feedback praises the book's content and photography, including its intimate touring perspective.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Reel Art Press
- Publication date: 21 Sept. 2017
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 1909526533
- ISBN-13: 978-1909526532
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.03 kg
- Dimensions: 23.83 x 1.91 x 28.27 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the photographs as mostly unseen and says this was their first publication. These are listing claims, not independently verified here. The book also includes a section of memories of 1997, beyond the photographs.

## A good fit for

- The Verve fans interested in the band's 1996–97 recording and touring period.
- Readers looking for a photography-led music book with historical context about 1997.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking an audio release or a broad account of the band's entire career.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the book's content and photography. One reported response describes an intimate view of the band on tour and previously unpublished photographs. That emphasis suits readers seeking behind-the-scenes imagery from the stated 1996–97 period. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the content and photography.
- Positive themes: One reported response highlights an intimate touring perspective and previously unpublished photographs.

## Frequently asked questions

### What period does the book cover?
It features Chris Floyd's photographs of The Verve from late 1996 to 1997, covering recording, touring and promotion.
### Does the book include material beyond photographs?
Yes. The listing says it includes a section dedicated to people's memories of 1997.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 144 pages.

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## Images

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