New York, NY (Top40 Charts) To celebrate the rerelease of the acclaimed Back to the Light - which just broke into the top ten album charts around the world - The London Stereoscopic Company publishes a captivating book of Brian May artwork by talented new artist
Sarah Rugg, illustrating Brian's transformational journey during the making of his powerful debut solo rock album - first released almost 30 years ago.
A donation from each book will be made to THE SAVE ME TRUST, which fights every day of the year for the rights of Britain's wild animals.
- Brian May: - "Sarah Rugg was one of the first to produce original works inspired by my work, and not limited to my activities in Queen; she also became the first to act as a channel for me to appreciate the work of others on social media. Her talent is undeniable, and her output nothing short of prodigious."
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Sarah Rugg: - "The journey of self-discovery in Brian May's album "Back to the Light" in many ways mirrors my own growth as an artist during the creation of this book. I sincerely hope that within these pages you will find not only an understanding of how I see Brian but also gain insight into an artist who is doing her best to navigate through life ... channeled through her muse, who is trying his best to do the same."
Brian, so impressed by artist
Sarah Rugg's Brian-inspired artworks ('Bri-Art') posted on Instagram, suggested that they should be shared with a wider audience in the form of this beautiful album-sized coffee table book 'Back to the Light'.
Sarah an artist who has studied her art and her subject well, skilfully illuminates Brian's wisdom, power and passion through her portraits in this book. As well as celebrating Brian May, the musician, Rugg also presents the astronomer and the stereo photographer in her imagery, capturing his multi-faceted existence.
BACK TO THE LIGHT Brian May Artwork by
Sarah Rugg is available now at £25, exclusive to the Queen's official store and The London Stereoscopic Company?, to complement the current re-master and re-issue of the album.
AND there are eight FIRST EDITION books, signed by Brian and
Sarah available at £500: This highly collectible first edition comes with a signed, numbered certificate and a set of 4 specially boxed stereoscopic cards to celebrate Sarah's outstanding talent at producing 3-D artwork - these are accompanied by a Steampunk OWL designed by Brian
