Bullet Proof... I Wish I Was: The Lighting & Stage Design of Andi Watson

This visually stunning volume on lighting and stage design for rock music performances showcases the work of Andi Watson, a leading expert in the field and the designer for prominent acts such as Radiohead, Oasis, and Counting Crows. Examining in depth, lighting set-ups and arrangements for specific shows, the work provides an insider's look at the cutting edge of lighting design. A great many full-color photographs of dynamic lighting situations, as well as layout diagrams and insight from experts on the technical intricacies of the craft are included. The volume includes a foreword by Thom Yorke, the lead singer of Radiohead. Scoates is the director of the University Art Museum at California State University, Long Beach. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Christopher Scoates is the director of the University Art Museum, California State University, Long Beach. He lives in Southern California.

Thom Yorke is the lead vocalist and songwriter for Radiohead.