This little book makes a wonderful addition to any Radiohead fan's collection. Stanley Donwood's artwork from the albums OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, Hail to the Thief, Thom York's solo album The Eraser, as well as lyric sheets and some various doodles from both Donwood and Thom York (under the pseudonym Dr. Tchock) are displayed in large, full color prints to please the eyes. Donwood's own note from his sessions of bumbling about town to gather inspiration for his pieces break up the different segments, giving a bit of insight into his art and the ideas behind each collection as a whole.

Get Out Before Saturday (2000)

I really enjoyed Donwood's reflections, from trying to visualize London in a way to create the imagery for Amnesiac of 'a cursed monster condemned to live and die in a subterranean labyrinth as well as his exploration of Los Angeles (frequently noted as being 'hell on earth' to him) while attempting to capture the American vibe of advertising.

'Part of the massive scale of this particular version of hel on Earth involves the many advertising materials employed along the multilane highways that dissect this place. Designed and constructed with the assumption that they will be viewed from fast-moving vehicles by people who are assailed from all sides by a visual cacophony of conflicting messages, these advertising materials are very big. VERY BIG, and VERY BRASH....90% of the messages that flick past my retinas are using the same seven colors...all made of plastic, all made from pigments derived from the petrochemical industry, the same hydrocarbon trade that has made the city of Los Angeles possible'

Recommended for any fan of Radiohead as a way to better appreciate the same art you've probably already seen in the liner notes, except here printed larger and brighter for better viewing. It makes a wonderful coffee table book and something to flip through while enjoying Radiohead from your couch.


My only complaint is that I wish they would have released an updated version containing In Rainbows and King of Limbs. However, it makes (and made) an excellent gift to any Radiohead fan.

Mr. Donwood & Dr. Tchock never disappoint. A great collection of artwork.

This is a collection of the paintings - with some commentary - that were used to decorate 3 of Radiohead's best known albums (OK Computer, Kid A, and Hail to the Thief). I've always thought that the artwork for Kid A is ugly, but I love the art for Hail to the Thief. The artist's commentary adds depth to the paintings, and I could better appreciate the ugly ones after learning what inspired them.