Bidspirit auction | Doors Unreleased Photo Folio: 10+

Doors Unreleased Photo Folio: 10+ PCS with Provenance from Elektra Records - Actual original photos from Elektra records photoshoots, mock-ups for album and poster art, promo photo test shots, including all four band members circa 1967 -68, Waiting for the Sun album promotion. Multiple unreleased images of James Morrison and unique insight into the design processes of the music industry in the late 1960s. This material has been unseen since the 1970s and has remained in the possession of an Elektra Records Management member till now.  Provenance: Ric Aliberti: Former Artist Management Elektra  Records.  Wiki Notes: The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. On August 10, 1966, they were spotted by Elektra Records president Jac Holzman, who was present at the recommendation of Love singer Arthur Lee, whose group was with Elektra Records. After Holzman and producer Paul A. Rothchild saw two sets of the band playing at the Whisky a Go-Go, they signed them to the Elektra Records label on August 18, 1966; the start of a relationship with Rothchild and sound engineer Bruce Botnick that would produce Iconic Albums:  The Doors;  Strange Days; Waiting for the Sun; The Soft Parade; Morrison Hotel; Absolutely Live and  L.A. Woman.  We review every item to determine basic condition. If you require a more detailed description or condition report please contact us at: Win@gonbid.com, 845-372-4787, or through our website www.scottdanielsauction.com. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.