Archival vault photos coming to the platform this fall
A vast collection of rare, and often never-seen-before, photos of the world’s most iconic musicians from The Beatles to the Sex Pistols, arrive this fall as Quidd and Pop Culture, Inc. release a slate of archival photos from the vaults of Retna Pictures and London Features International.
The initial release, arriving September 26th, focuses exclusively on The Beatles, with images spanning the length of their career, from their early mop-top era performances, the band’s Help! and Hard Day’s Night promotional tours, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “bed in,” and a shot from one of The Beatles’ final photo sessions, with the foursome posing in front of Lennon’s white Rolls-Royce.
Additional drops are slated for later in the year, with a Halloween-themed collection, playfully dubbed “Helloween,” featuring images of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era, Ozzy Osbourne and Kiss, arriving in late October, as well as a November 17th release centered exclusively on the release of David Bowie’s 1967 self-titled, debut album.
“We are excited about these magical collections, showcasing many photos that have never before been seen,” says Pop Culture, Inc. CEO Hayden Michael, of the collection that features multiple millions of photographs. “Our curator, Chris Vranian, has spent countless hours searching in old filing cabinets, most of which had not seen the light of day in half a century.”
“Quidd continues to redefine the world of collecting, this time with exclusive treasures from music history. This fall, we’re thrilled to partner with Pop Culture, Inc. to unveil rare, unseen photos of legendary musicians. I, personally, am so excited to be a small part of getting these iconic photos out to the public!” states Quidd & Pop Culture Vice President Jon Nelson.
The images will be available exclusively via Quidd’s marketplace as digital collectibles featuring a high-resolution scan of the slide as it was found in the archives. A bonus to collectors and fans are the archivists’ handwritten notes from when the slides were initially cataloged. As part of the drop, ten random buyers will receive 12-inch by 12-inch physical prints made from the slides.
At the forefront of digital innovation, Pop Culture, Inc. seamlessly blends traditional media with cutting-edge technologies. The “Starchives” concept, which transforms vintage photography slides into 3D digital collectibles, along with the astounding success of the “Summer at the Cinema” movie poster series, showcases their commitment to reimagining the digital space. Pop Culture, Inc.’s mission is to change the culture of digital collectibles by bringing brands that are engaging, fun, and entertaining to the forefront. They aren’t just participating in the digital age; they’re setting the trend. More information can be found at the Pop Culture Twitter.
Quidd, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is the original digital collectibles marketplace. For over seven years, Quidd has facilitated the issuance, sale, and exchange of limited edition, officially licensed digital collectibles, featuring more than 325 of the world’s most popular brands, including Disney, Game of Thrones, Rick and Morty, the NBA, Manchester City, and many others.
