239 pages Edited by Alice Bowden Photographs by Martyn Goddard Designed by Mariona Vilarós 27.7 x 22 cm Language: English Hardback Publisher: ACC Art Books 2025
Richly illustrated with Martyn Goddard’s most famous images, Blondie on Camera offers an intimate portrait of one of the world’s most influential bands during their breakthrough year. Shot across four assignments in 1978, these photographs range from electrifying live moments to quiet studio sessions, capturing the charisma of Debbie Harry and the energy of a band about to conquer the world.
Many of these images became instantly iconic, featured on magazine covers, promotional campaigns, and even the Picture This single and Best of Blondie album covers. Together, they form a visual time capsule of the late 1970s, when Blondie’s new wave hits like Heart of Glass and Hanging on the Telephone reshaped pop culture and cemented their place in music history.
More than a collection of photographs, this book is a celebration of Blondie’s rise, Martyn Goddard’s artistry, and a cultural moment that continues to resonate across generations.
For a deeper dive into the story behind the lens, watch Martyn Goddard’s exclusive interview about photographing Blondie at their peak: https://youtu.be/4FeF2sDIUS8?feature=shared
