The National announce new photography book Light Years

Ohio rock natives The National have announced a new photography book with Graham MacIndoe, titled Light Years.

Available through their fan club, the release features newly published images, essays and band member quotes chronicling the band’s two-decade relationship with Scottish photographer MacIndoe.

Six versions of Light Years are available to preorder via the Cherry Tree shop, three of which have already sold out. Some will be paired with a vinyl LP of songs curated by MacIndoe and bassist Scott Devendorf, showcasing the band’s September 2018 gigs at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium.

“Graham took The National’s first official publicity photo in 2001, back when they were friends working in creative careers, lost touch with the band as their lives took very different paths, then reconnected in 2012 just as Trouble Will Find Me was released,” the band wrote in a statement.

“Since then, Graham has documented recording sessions for The National’s last three albums and a multitude of gigs and rehearsals, capturing life in the studio, backstage and on the road.”

MacIndoe’s black and white photographs, they say, “provide a unique and intimate view of the band and their interactions with each other, their crew, family, friends and fans.”

A portion of proceeds from signed editions will benefit the band’s touring crew. More information about the fan club is available at the Cherry Tree site here.

The National’s latest album, I Am Easy to Find, landed in 2019.

"More difficult to love than most of the band’s recent records, I Am Easy To Find nonetheless rewards repeat and listening. It took this reviewer upwards of a dozen plays before it finally worked its subtle charms, but trust me, it’s worth the investment," Hot Press' John Walshe wrote of the LP.

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