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15/11/2022

Today marks the 45th anniversary of Greensleeves Records, an appropriate time to announce the upcoming second edition of Al Fingers' book “GREENSLEEVES: THE FIRST 100 COVERS".
After starting life as a record shop in West Ealing in 1975, Greensleeves Records launched on 15 November 1977 with two seven-inch singles: Reggae Regular’s "Where Is Jah” and Doctor Alimantado’s “Born For A Purpose”/“Reason For Living”, going on to become one of the most important reggae and dancehall labels of all time.
The updated and expanded second edition of the book, due for release in 2023, is packed with previously unseen archive material and photographs alongside interviews with key figures associated with the label. A pre-order link will be available soon via onelovebooks.com.

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12/05/2021

Clarks in Jamaica book review from 💥❤️💥

Book cover photograph: Philip Ricardo Carr by .

Look out for history of the iconic Derek-Radford-designed Clarks in the upcoming print edition of Proper magazine.

12/05/2021

Front page of online 💥😀✨Thanks and all involved 🙏 Signed copies of Clarks in Jamaica still available >> onelovebooks.com/shop

12/05/2021

Clarks in Jamaica on Book Club 💥📚 Thanks 🙏🙏 Featured photograph

30/04/2021

Black Solidarity producer Ossie Thomas talking about Street, Somerset, the home of Clarks.

From Clarks in Jamaica by Al Fingers, out now >> onelovebooks.com.

30/04/2021

Black Solidarity producer Ossie Thomas wearing Desert Treks and a mesh marina (string vest) outside Channel One Recording Studio, Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, 1998.
Photograph © Dave Hendley.

From Clarks in Jamaica by Al Fingers, out now www.onelovebooks.com.

20/04/2021

The world’s first Desert Boot advertisement? 🤔 Featured in Jamaican newspaper The Daily Gleaner, 17 February 1950. Pre-order Clarks in Jamaica second edition >> onelovebooks.com.

Courtesy The Gleaner (Media) Company Ltd.

04/04/2021

Clarks in Jamaica by Al Fingers revised second edition. Pre-order from onelovebooks.com. First 100 copies signed by author.

Cover photograph: Philip Ricardo Carr by Mark Read

04/04/2021

Clarks in Jamaica by Al Fingers, revised second edition out 27.4.21.
Pre-order www.onelovebooks.com. Endpaper illustrations .

13/06/2020

"Smiley Culture Police Officer" A3 fine art print by Alex Bartsch, limited edition of 30 (One Love Editions). 100% of profits to Black Lives Matter, INQUEST and Code 7.

This print – as featured in the 'Covers' book – is produced in memory of Smiley Culture, George Floyd and the countless other black men, women and children who have lost their lives at the hands of the state, and to all those fighting to erase racism.

Without black culture, black creativity and black excellence, our company would not exist. The majority of the work we do revolves around black music, art and design. We stand in solidarity with the black community around the world in the pursuit of equality, justice and accountability. And we pledge to do what we can to bring about the change we want to see and to make the world a better place.

Print produced with the blessing of the Smiley Culture estate.

£90+shipping from onelovebooks.com/shop.



BLMUK (BLMUK) is a coalition of activists from across the UK who believe deeply that Black Lives Matter. The struggle is global, and so must be the solution.

INQUEST (INQUEST) is a UK-based charity that provides specialist support for bereaved people following a state-related death. https://www.inquest.org.uk/

Code 7 (Code7 music) is a UK-based charity set up by Asher Senator, providing mentoring for underprivileged young people in south London. https://www.code7.live/

Studio photography by Light Project Photography.

01/12/2018

13/11/2018

takes over the pop-up for her first UK Meet & Greet tonight from 6pm https://ift.tt/2DmSgDo

07/11/2018

Chronixx pop-up shop in Brixton Village Market, 9–14 Nov 2018 w/ Out Deh x RTME x One Love Books. Look out for Chronixx x Tom Kariv collab plus new prints from Joachim Maquet https://ift.tt/2Owc35g

12/10/2018

Join us at Wolverhampton Central Library next Wednesday 17 October 5-7pm for a special homecoming performance by Sister Aisha, singing hits from her 1987 Ariwa LP ‘High Priestess’, in celebration of the book and exhibition ‘Covers: Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London’ by photographer Alex Bartsch and curator Al ‘Fingers’ Newman. . Free entry. Complementary rum punch served on arrival. Signed copies of the Covers book available on the night. Exhibition on display until 18 November 2018 >> Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, WV1 3AX. 📷 Alex Bartsch . https://ift.tt/2Ptw4uB

22/09/2018

We're proud to be a part of next week, a pop-up record and book shop curated by in aid of mental health charity , set up by parents of two children at Stoke Newington school who tragically took their own lives. Gilles will be hosting interviews and performances throughout the week with artists such as , , and , exploring the positive connection between mental health, music and the arts. Open 25–30 September @ the Edwards Lane Gallery, Stoke Newington, London N16. Interview/performance tickets available from . More info www.lookuppopup.co.uk https://ift.tt/2QRBJMk

10/09/2018

In Fine Style back in stock at Supreme 💖 https://ift.tt/2O5CUFU

28/08/2018

Last week to catch the Covers exhibition in London >> Exposure Gallery, 22–23 Little Portland Street, London W1W 8BU. Show comes down 3 September. Hours 09:30–18:00 Mon–Fri. Free entry. Next stop Wolverhampton! 📷 Susy Pena .bartsch https://ift.tt/2Lwvx8s

19/08/2018

Free Natural Ites concert this Wednesday 🎶🆓🔥 As part of our touring Covers exhibition we are proud to present Nottingham roots reggae band the Natural Ites & The Realistics at Rough Trade Nottingham this Wednesday 22 August for a free one-off gig, showtime 7:30pm. Four of the original band members will be performing for this historic reunion: Ossie Samms (vocals), Lenroy 'Bassie' Guiste (bass), Winnie Williams (keyboard) and Paul 'Bimmus I' Prince (guitar). . Their classic mid-1980s roots album Picture on the Wall forms part of the Nottingham Covers exhibition, currently on display across two of the city’s venues: and until 9 September. The LP cover was rephotographed by .bartsch in its original location of Wollaton Park, 31 years after its release. Pictured here is Lenroy 'Bassie' Guiste at the launch of the exhibition at NAE last month. 📸 Al Newman https://ift.tt/2nPbp8c

18/07/2018

EXHIBITION LAUNCH, NOTTINGHAM Covers: Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in the UK Saturday 21 July 2018, 2pm – 4pm New Art Exchange, Nottingham Music from DJ Princess. Complementary drinks on arrival courtesy Wray & Nephew and Appleton. Free entry . Covers by photographer Alex Bartsch in collaboration with DJ and cultural historian Al 'Fingers' Newman, documents reggae record covers shot mainly in London between 1967 and 1988. For this showing in Nottingham, an additional LP by the Nottingham-based reggae band The Natural Ites forms part of the display. The group were photographed in Wollaton Park, Nottingham, for the cover of their 1983 album, Picture on the Wall (CSA Records). . Covers will be displayed in New Art Exchange's Central Gallery and the first floor of record shop and music venue, Rough Trade Nottingham (5 Broad St, NG1 3AJ). In total it will feature over 50 reggae sleeves re-photographed decades later in their original locations, held up at arm's-length to blend in with their surroundings. Displayed alongside interviews with those involved in the making of the records, Covers offers a fascinating insight into the history of reggae music in the UK, an often overlooked but essential part of Britain's musical identity and popular culture. . Visit both New Art Exchange and Rough Trade Nottingham to view the full collection. . Exhibition runs 21 July 2018 – 9 September 2018 . Supported by Arts Council England and Art Fund . https://ift.tt/2uzr3Z2

18/07/2018

Covers by Alex Bartsch – exhibition opening this Saturday 21 July at New Art Exchange. Launch event 2–4pm with complementary drink on arrival courtesy Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum and Appleton Estate. All welcome.

For this showing in Nottingham, an additional LP by the Nottingham-based reggae band The Natural Ites forms part of the display. The group were photographed in Wollaton Park, Nottingham, for the cover of their 1983 album, Picture on the Wall (CSA Records).

Covers will be displayed in New Art Exchange's Central Gallery and the first floor of Rough Trade Nottingham until 9 September. Entry to both venues is free. Supported by Arts Council England and Art Fund

Covers by photographer Alex Bartsch in collaboration with DJ and cultural historian Al 'Fingers' Newman, documents...

21/06/2018

Music and readings from Covers: Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London, tomorrow Friday 22 July at Kirkdale Books, 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham with special guest Noel Hawks. Free entry .bartsch https://ift.tt/2K3rmBi

17/06/2018

Tune in to BBC 6 Music this morning at 11:30 to hear Cerys Matthews talking to Alex Bartsch and Al Newman about the Covers book .bartsch https://ift.tt/2t2thiP

08/06/2018

Tonight at the V&A, 6–9:45pm – PASSPORT TO THE MOTHERLAND – MIGRATION DREAMS, including for the first time on public display all 50 photographs from Alex’s Bartsch’s series, 'Covers: Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London', alongside monologues from Al Newman's interviews with those involved in the making of the covers and the music. Tickets £3, available from the V&A website. Entry to the Covers display is free. . MIGRATION SOUNDS WITH DJ’S NORMAN JAY AND MISTAH BROWN. Norman Jay MBE with Mistah Brown on the decks for Trojan Records deliver a 70­year migration soundtrack. . ALEX BARTSCH’S COVERS: RETRACING REGGAE RECORD SLEEVES IN LONDON. An immersive photographic display of London­‐based reggae album covers re-shot in their original locations, presented by One Love Books and curated by Al ‘Fingers’ Newman. . FROM CARIBBEAN ISLES TO BRITISH ISLES – FROM HOME TO HOME DISPLAY. National Caribbean Heritage Museum (MUSEUMAND)'s suitcases full of life stories and memorabilia that shine a light on shared identities. . MONOPOLIZE – THE GAME. Krik Krak Productions present a new game that invites you to suggest contributions made by the Windrush Generation. . TALK YUH TALK – MIGRATION CHAT ROOM. Use photographs to inspire conversations at one of ten migration topic tables. Ticketed . THE GRIP NARRATIVES Make your own grip (suitcase) with artist Jackie Mwanza and use it to showcase a personal story or slogan of migration. Ticketed . THE HISTORICAL AND HIDDEN CARIBBEAN TOURS. Tour the museum to discover stories that have shaped the Caribbean today. Ticketed . MIGRATION READINGS from Sheba Montserrat, Jacqueline Crookes and Bertrand Ghent. Ticketed . DR MICHAEL MCMILLAN’S ‘TESTIMONY’ TO PASSPORT TO THE MOTHERLAND – MIGRATION DREAMS. Tonight’s closing testimony. . MIGRATION FILM REEL. Jemima and Johnny (1966), Ten Bob in Winter (1963), Building Bridges (2008), Hanging Out: Youth Culture Then and Now (2012), Step Forward Youth (1977), Retracing Ribeiro (2017), Child Migrant Stories: Voices Past and Present (2016). . This event commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the SS Windrush, and the 1948 British Nationality Act. . https://ift.tt/2sFJoTd

27/05/2018

Tonight from 7pm on - talks to .bartsch and about retracing reggae record sleeves in London 🔒 bbc.in/2KV42FI https://ift.tt/2xioAWM

22/05/2018

Covers by Alex Bartsch exhibition launch this Thursday 6–8pm at Exposure Gallery, 22–23 Little Portland St, London W1W 8BU. . An evening of photography, music, rum cocktails and UK reggae history. Tunes from Mistah Brown. Drinks courtesy Wray & Nephew, Appleton, Desperado and Patron. Exhibition runs until 20 June. Free entry, all welcome. . Curated by Al Newman. Supported by Arts Council England and Art Fund. - - - Photograph © Alex Bartsch, Club Reggae Volume 5 by Various Artists (Trojan Records, 1973), rephotographed at Sudbury Golf Club, Wembley, London HA0, 42 years later. . Covers book available now from onelovebooks.com . https://ift.tt/2GDMYlb

08/05/2018

Covers book launch event tomorrow night Wednesday 9 May, 8–12pm at Dub Me Always, Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton. A night of music and reggae history with Alex Bartsch, Al Fingers and contributors Noel Hawks and Chris Lane of Fashion Records, alongside host David Katz. Free entry https://ift.tt/2Ipl4y9