Before The Story, Deus x James Kates
Before the Story refers to the raw materials of experience before they are distilled into any form of narrative, explanation or reasoning.
This idea of a state of existence that precedes human interpretation resonated with me during the pandemic and continues to transform the ways in which I perceive and engage with the world.
Features: 
● 96 page full-colour photo art book including 10 original poems
● Perfect bound softcover
● Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches
● Includes 7 inch vinyl inserted into inside cover featuring "Before the Story" soundtrack performed live by members of Shining Bird, The Pinheads and Sunscreen
‚óè Side A - The Future Bends
‚óè Side Be - Are We Dead Yet?
‚óè Photography by James Kates
‚óè Poetry by Russell Webster
● Book Design by Oliver Stafford
Before the Story refers to the raw materials of experience before they are distilled into any form of narrative, explanation or reasoning.
This idea of a state of existence that precedes human interpretation resonated with me during the pandemic and continues to transform the ways in which I perceive and engage with the world.
Features: 
● 96 page full-colour photo art book including 10 original poems
● Perfect bound softcover
● Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches
● Includes 7 inch vinyl inserted into inside cover featuring "Before the Story" soundtrack performed live by members of Shining Bird, The Pinheads and Sunscreen
‚óè Side A - The Future Bends
‚óè Side Be - Are We Dead Yet?
‚óè Photography by James Kates
‚óè Poetry by Russell Webster
● Book Design by Oliver Stafford
Description
Before the Story refers to the raw materials of experience before they are distilled into any form of narrative, explanation or reasoning.
This idea of a state of existence that precedes human interpretation resonated with me during the pandemic and continues to transform the ways in which I perceive and engage with the world.
Features: 
● 96 page full-colour photo art book including 10 original poems
● Perfect bound softcover
● Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches
● Includes 7 inch vinyl inserted into inside cover featuring "Before the Story" soundtrack performed live by members of Shining Bird, The Pinheads and Sunscreen
‚óè Side A - The Future Bends
‚óè Side Be - Are We Dead Yet?
‚óè Photography by James Kates
‚óè Poetry by Russell Webster
● Book Design by Oliver Stafford
