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Gered Mankowitz | Photographer
P.P. Arnold’s new book, Soul Survivor: The Autobiography, features my photograph on the cover.
The memoir documents the musical highs and personal lows of the 1960s soul legend’s extraordinary life - detailing the bigotry and abuse experienced by a young black woman growing up in the music industry on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1960s and ’70s, as well as the temptations and trappings that accompany fame and success.
A variation from this shoot was also used as the album artwork for her ‘Kafunta’ album. The concept for the album sleeve came from Andrew Loog Oldham who owned the label Immediate Records and produced the album.
The hair and make-up was created by Leonard of Mayfair - one of the top London hair stylists of the day. I think we were trying to create a stylised, psychedelic, back-to-the-African-roots type look.
Apparently, the sleeve won a best sleeve of 1968 award.
📸 by Gered Mankowitz
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