SOUND OF SILENCE Anthony Ghnassia 9782490952632

An unprecedented encounter with international music icons through the lens of photographer and director Anthony Ghnassia.

For years, Ghnassia has turned his camera on world-renowned artists (David Guetta, Pharrell Williams, DJ Snake, Justice, PNL), accompanying them on tour. While audiences are dazzled by electrifying stage performances, the photographer also experiences the unseen periods of reflection and release while traveling the four corners of the globe.

Sound of Silence offers an intimate glimpse into this world, with all its ebbs and flows. In this backstage pass, Ghnassia confronts the dizzying juxtaposition that is the daily life of touring artists: the transition from the contained set to the boundless road and sky, from the crowd to close companionship, from the lightning storm to the lull.

This book is an international tour of the world's concert halls, legendary festivals, and music capitals, from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to Las Vegas, as well as the sprawling landscapes that connect them. With a foreword by Pedro Winter, a key player of the French Touch movement who turned an international spotlight on Daft Punk, Sound of Silence immortalizes once-in-a-lifetime experiences and presents musical superstars as never before seen, featuring exclusive, personal insights and over a decade's worth of photographs from Ghnassia's archive.

Anthony Ghnassia is a leading photographer and director, recognized for his creativity and unique approach to imagery. He began his career at Sipa Press before going on to found his own agency, VisionbyAG, in 2013 and joining Getty Images in 2016. His distinctive style has led him to accompany major performing artists on international tours, including DJ Snake, Justice, and PNL. Renowned for his ability to capture raw emotion and the energy of a fleeting moment, Anthony Ghnassia is an essential figure in the world of photography, both in France and internationally. Sound of Silence is his first book.

Pedro Winter (Busy P) is a French composer and electronic music producer. He was the manager of Daft Punk for over a decade and is credited with discovering artists such as Justice and Uffie. Winter began his career as a DJ, mixing in legendary Parisian venues where he organized parties and sets and invited major figures in the electro-music scene, and was a key figure in the French Touch movement. He created Headbangers Entertainment in 2002, followed by Ed Banger Records in 2003, alongside DJ Mehdi. With its comprehensive artistic vision matching musical innovation with graphic design, Ed Banger Records is now internationally recognized as one of the greatest electronic music labels of all time.