Tom Waits, 'Closing Time' Album Photoshoot, 1972
Print Details
About this photograph
Tom Waits poses with his guitar and piano during a covershoot for his 1973 album Closing Time, in 1972. Having risen to fame from the streets of LA's Skid Row, Wait's music featured storytelling about the dark underbelly of society.
Print sizes and editions
Edition of 50 - Ed Caraeff only produces 50 prints per negative.
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40" x 60"
Print type
Silver gelatin print
Paper type
Gloss HARMAN GDS Fibre-based Baryta paper
Signature
Estate stamped
Digitally signed with photographer’s signature
About the photographer
Ed Caraeff is an acclaimed American photographer, illustrator, and graphic designer, recognized for his significant contributions to the music industry. He has art directed, photographed, and designed over 400 album covers for iconic artists such as Elton John, Tom Waits, and Dolly Parton. His legendary photograph of Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival is one of rock's most iconic images, appearing twice on the cover of Rolling Stone. His work is part of the permanent collection at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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