Christian Death Photo Book-Edward Colver/Nico Book Signing-Ipso Facto-May 1

Christian Death - Only Theatre of Pain: Photography by Edward Colver

Book Signing at Ipso Facto with Nico B. and Edward Colver on May 1 , 3-6 p.m.

Location: 517 N. Harbor Bl. Fullerton CA 92832

Free admission.

Christian Death is an American deathrock band formed in Los Angeles County, California, in 1979 by Rozz Williams. Williams was eventually joined by guitarist Rikk Agnew of the band Adolescents, with James McGearty on bass guitar and George Belanger on drums. This lineup was responsible for producing the band's best-known work, their 1982 debut album Only Theatre of Pain, which was highly influential in the development of the style of music known as death rock as well as the American gothic scene. During this time legendary L.A. punk rock photographer Edward Colver befriended the band and shot Christian Death at a dozen of the band's concerts in the Los Angeles area during a six-month period in 1981 and 1982, as well as photographing Rozz at his family home with the band which was later used for the back cover of Only Theatre of Pain, and a session of iconic images at a cemetery in Pomona.

Cult Epics founder and friend of Rozz Williams, Nico B edited an oversized (12x12”) hardcover book of Ed's photos capturing those rare and never-before-seen moments, as well as the story of early Christian Death as told by Edward Colver, surviving band members and others through new, exclusive interviews.

Both hardcover and softcover versions of the book "Christian Death- Only Theatre of Pain" will be available for purchase at the signing, as well as the 40th Anniversary Box Set (comprised of HC Book, double OTOP album, posters and deluxe box) and Nico's previous book "Art of Rozz Williams."

Host or Publisher IPSO FACTO