dandak Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I was always interested in the cover art of Presence, especially wondering who the various people are. I understand they are stock photos with the 'object' cut into it. But does anybody know WHO the people are in the photos. I would think it would be so cool to be able to go around and say "Hey, check it out...thats me!" when showing people the album. On another thread someone did amazing detective work on the art for Zep IV, and I read about the 2 children identified on Houses of the Holy, has anyone looked into Presence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I always loved the Presence album cover art, but when the album was first release, everyone who saw it pretty much had the same reaction: "Um...is this a Pink Floyd album or a Zeppelin album. It looks so much like the Wish You Were Here album art." Once everyone found out it was the same artistic team which did both covers it made sense, however it is strange Zeppelin approved of a cover so similar in design concept to Floyd's released a few months prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) My first reaction when "Presence" came out was "2001: A Space Odysey". The Object so reminded me of the Monolith. And once you spun the wax, any chance of thinking of Pink Floyd went out the window immediately. "Achilles Last Stand" was far too energetic and fast to be Pink Floyd, who had settled into their mid-tempo plod period. Edited July 11, 2017 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 1 hour ago, dandak said: ...does anybody know WHO the people are in the photos. its an ad agency work up mounted on the wall of Earl's Court for the 1974 Boat Show. They are models. Sorry if that bursts the bubble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb! Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I have been told (on this forum I believe) that the girl on the back cover was also the model on the front cover of 'Houses'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zola Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) I believe this has been discussed in the forum before but this is the original inspiration for the cover shot. Edited July 11, 2017 by zola Add picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zola Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 And here is the link to the thread. http://forums.ledzeppelin.com/index.php?/topic/22268-presence-cover-inspiration/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box of Jimmy's Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I believe the little girl on the right is saying: "where's my fucking ice cream?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Please God let this devolve into what the little girl is saying. "You want to wear this glass of milk bitch?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 14 hours ago, Box of Jimmy's said: I believe the little girl on the right is saying: "where's my fucking ice cream?" I think she's saying "I'm not eating that shit".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "Fuck all y'all, I'm outta here!" To me it looks like she's already out of the seat and getting ready to bolt...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I would be out of there as well, no sign of any HP sauce on that table so they can fuck off with their lobster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "Where are my residuals?!?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARD Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Now I am doing this from memory (and I have drank wine since I first read about this) but I recall a story in my local paper from about 20 years ago that the boy on the cover of Presence was from my local town - Leicester in the UK. He subsequently joined the military and was then seriously hurt in a squaddie prank when someone set his clothes on fire. I am certain I read this but cannot find any evidence on the net that this story ever occurred. Has anyone else heard this story? Edited July 12, 2017 by LARD Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 "Why is there no kids menu...all i wanted was a cheeseburger and french fries. I know its a special occasion and a scenic restaurant...but there is gonna be a temper tantrum in about five fucking minutes, if i don't get a cheeseburger." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandak Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 On 7/11/2017 at 0:01 PM, Dallas Knebs said: its an ad agency work up mounted on the wall of Earl's Court for the 1974 Boat Show. They are models. Sorry if that bursts the bubble... Thanks for the replies. No bubble here to burst. I assumed they are models, but where are they today? The kids in particular should be middle aged now. Are they around? Do they go around bragging to their buddies about being on an album that sold millions? Lard, interesting story. Anybody hear anything about he lady or the girl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 "I am gonna tip this fucking table over....if i dont get french fries." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BledZabbath Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I like the Presence album cover and album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 "Can you tell us the story, of when fishing boats were out at sea and this wasnt a tourist town?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 "There is a boy at school who tries to play the guitar with a violin bow. His name is james page. It sounds like a cat screeching and then he hits the guitar strings twice and then points the bow at all of the kids." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Moffitt Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Love it what great album! Art work is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Yoni Geller Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm the boy sitting at the school table on the back cover of the album presence, I'm now 55 years old and very proud to be on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zep Hed Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Steve A. Jones enters saying "stop it" in 3...2...1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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