Story of island records, the – keep on running

Mixing cultures and influences from reggae to pop, hip hop, and punk, Island introduced new categories to mainstream music. This illustrated book moves from Island's origins in founder Chris Blackwell's mission to bring Jamaican reggae to the mainstream to the label's presence in the music industry. Accompanying essays by ten contemporary music critics - including Chris Salewicz, Jon Savage, and Joe Boyd - are photographs, artist portraits, and album art from such acts as Bob Marley, U2, Steve Winwood, Brian Eno, Grace Jones, Tom Waits, Eric B & Rakim, Tricky, Keane, Amy Winehouse, and others.