About Genesis
Made in England, 1974 In the late 19th century, under the influence of William Morris, the private press flourished in Britain, creating books that were works of art in themselves. Similarly inspired, Genesis Publications was founded as an independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship. In an interview... More »

Barry Feinstein, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson & Peter Blake in new show
18 May 2010: During the first week of June (Tuesday 1st—Saturday 5th) Genesis Publications is celebrating two of its latest limited editions, with two new art exhibits at SNAP Galleries, London. The first collection on show is Real Moments, presenting the photography of Bob Dylan by Barry Feinstein – seen for the first time... More »

Brian Wilson & Peter Blake - In The News
15 Jul 2009: Brian Wilson personally launched THAT LUCKY OLD SUN to great applause earlier this month, so we thought we’d pull together what some of the major publications are printing: The Times: “London is so hot and sunny these days - it’s better than California. I might just come over and write a new album.” Brian Wilson http://women.timesonline.co.uk/ Uncut... More »

Brian Wilson And Genesis
9 Feb 2005: Brian Wilson is being honoured in Los Angeles on Friday 11th February. He is the recipient of the Musicares Person of the Year award. Funds raised from the event benefit Musicares Human Service Programs.In the spirit of the event Brian Wilson has handwritten the lyrics and chord structures to each song... More »

Brian Wilson live at San Francisco Art Exchange!
29 Jan 2010: That Lucky Old Sun comes to Northern California. Last weekend, 23rd January 2010, Brian Wilson and his band treated attendees of the San Francisco Art Exchange to a rare treat – an hour long intimate performance. Tracks included such greats as 'Surfer Girl', 'God Only Knows' and 'Surfin' USA', alongside songs... More »

Brian Wilson Plays 'That Lucky Old Sun' Launch
3 Jul 2009: Friends of Brian Wilson & Peter Blake and members of the media were last night treated to a special viewing of the new Genesis limited edition THAT LUCKY OLD SUN. Peter's 12 artworks were exhibited alongside the author's co-signed book. Brian Wilson topped the intimate evening with an acoustic set, including... More »

Buy Art Fair 2009
30 Sep 2009: After its debut last year, the Buy Art Fair 2009 returned to Manchester last weekend for its three day consumer art exhibition (24-27th September). Genesis was in attendance, showcasing its latest titles - including the incredible THAT LUCKY OLD SUN print and book set by Sir Peter Blake and Brian Wilson,... More »

California Dreaming Los Angeles Party
28 Nov 2007: November 15th was a night to remember for those invited by Genesis Publications to celebrate the publication of California Dreaming with special guest Henry Diltz. The private party was held at Genesis colleague Rona Elliot's beautiful Bel Air house, which was filled with Henry's prints and the smell of incense, while... More »

Company History
Made in England, 1974 In the late 19th century, under the influence of William Morris, the private press flourished in Britain, creating books that were works of art in themselves. Similarly inspired, Genesis Publications was founded as an independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship. In an interview... More »

GQ '100 Best Things' Peter Blake & Brian Wilson
17 Dec 2009: That Lucky Old Sun by Brian Wilson and Peter Blake is being hailed in the GQ '100 Best Things' list for 2009. GQ: "A collaboration between one of America's greatest musical minds and one of Britain's most beloved pop artists [Britain's most important pop artist, ever, actually - Ed] was always going... More »

Join Brian Wilson at Taschen, LA
2 Oct 2009: TASCHEN and Genesis Publications invite you to an evening with American music legend Brian Wilson. Brian will be on hand to launch and personalize copies of the limited edition THAT LUCKY OLD SUN, a collaboration with British pop art visionary Sir Peter Blake. Benedict Taschen: 'Spending £1,000 or more on a book... More »

Les Paul 1915-2009
14 Aug 2009: We are sad to see the passing of one of modern music’s true icons and the creator of the first solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul. His instruments set the standards for others to follow and were synonymous with legends like Pete Townshend and Jimmy Page. A constant innovator, he laid the... More »

Lost SMiLE Sessions
7 Apr 2011: Brian Wilson returns to his legendary masterpiece later this year as Capitol/EMI release The SMiLE Sessions. A CD box set showcasing the creation of SMiLE from the inside through a wealth of previously unheard alternate takes, song fragments and studio banter recovered from over 70 original tape reels recorded from 1966-67. More »

MOJO Honours List 2011
25 Jul 2011: The MOJO Magazine 2011 awards were held last Thursday, 21st July, at the Brewery, East London. A celebration of the work of the music industry's biggest names alongside upcoming bands, the eighth annual event included awards to Genesis authors Ringo Starr and Brian Wilson who received the Icon Of The Year... More »

News Archive 2007
First copies of Elvis & The Birth of Rock were delivered, Bowie's From Station To Station earned rave reviews, and California Dreaming launched in Beverly Hills with a party attended by Ringo Starr, Graham Nash, Brian Wilson, Joe Walsh and many more. More »

News Archive 2009
30 Apr 2010: Founded in 1974, this was the 35th Anniversary of Genesis Publications celebrated with a concert by Brian Wilson. Sir Peter Blake created a new series of artworks for That Lucky Old Sun and, after 20 years, The Traveling Wilburys limited edition is finally published. More »

Offset 2009 Q&A Session with Sir Peter Blake
4 Nov 2009: The Offset 2009 festival kicks off this week in Dublin, Ireland to celebrate the work of the graphic designer and illustrator, and culminates this weekend with a 3-day conference and seminar by these designers for their peers. Top of the bill and appearing this Saturday, 8th November, will be Sir Peter... More »

Paul Smith & Peter Blake bring the sun to London
19 Nov 2009: Last night Paul Smith brought That Lucky Old Sun – a music and fine art collaboration that unites Brian Wilson with Sir Peter Blake – to his Albemarle Street store in London. Paul Smith is giving Peter's new artwork its first public viewing in England – and the 12 new pieces... More »

Paul Smith presents That Lucky Old Sun
19 Oct 2009: Today, artworks by Sir Peter Blake, created exclusively for Genesis subscribers in the latest edition That Lucky Old Sun, are being presented by Sir Paul Smith at his "Globe" boutique at Heathrow Terminal 5. The store, which features an antique shop front and stone floors from a French chateau, is... More »

Pet Sounds Lyrics Fetch $105,000
18 Feb 2005: Brian Roylance and Brian Wilson. The lyrics and chord structures to Pet Sounds handwritten by Brian Wilson and hand-bound by Genesis fetched $105,000. It was the highest selling item of the night. The unique volume was auctioned on Friday 11th February at the Brian Wilson Tribute evening at the Hollywood Palladium.Brian... More »

Press Office
Welcome to the Genesis Publications Press Office. Please find a selection of our most current news releases available to download below. Pleasecontact us for further information and images. 'The Faces unveil their first book with an exhibition of photos. And new paintings by Ronnie Wood October, 2011 Images: Photo1 and Photo2 copyright ©... More »

Rebel Music At Bookbinders
9 Feb 2005: While Nick Roylance was at the bookbinders photographing the finishing of the Brian Wilson volume he took the opportunity to take some shots of a few more copies of our much-acclaimed Bob Marley volume being completed. Hand-made and signed by Eric Clapton, these are destined to become highly collectible, especially as... More »

Receive a special Christmas inscription from Sir Peter Blake
7 Dec 2009: Sir Peter Blake is currently at work on a massive 8ft oil painting for St Paul's Cathedral but he's agreed to take time out to inscribe personal messages in copies of That Lucky Old Sun – his original print portfolio produced in collaboration with one of music's true geniuses, Brian Wilson.... More »

Sir Peter Blake at OFFSET 2009
6 Apr 2010: Just Released: Sir Peter Blake is interviewed by Hugh Linehan at OFFSET 2009. In this 58 minute video Sir Peter talks about his life and art, and more specifically his unique collaboration with Beach Boy Brian Wilson. To watch this video now, simply click here. More »

Sir Peter Blake's Sold-out Interview at OFFSET 2009
13 Nov 2009: Last Saturday afternoon, 7th November, Sir Peter Blake took to the stage at OFFSET 2009 in Dublin with interviewer Hugh Linehan to discuss his art, life and everything in between. The interview with Sir Peter was, for many, the highlight of the week long series of events. A main thread was... More »

SMiLE Arrives October 31, 2011
31 Aug 2011: We mentioned earlier this year that Beach Boys Al Jardine, Mike Love and Brian Wilson would be officially releasing the SMiLE sessions from their shelved session recordings of 1966-67 and we can now tell you it will be October 31 2011 (November 1 USA). These 'lost' and previously unreleased recordings of... More »

That Lucky Old Sun at Snap Galleries
2 Sep 2009: Twelve new artworks by Sir Peter Blake, inspired by Brian Wilson’s latest solo masterpiece and taken from the Genesis limited edition boxset THAT LUCKY OLD SUN, are now on display at Snap Galleries, Birmingham, UK. More »

That Lucky Old Sun in L.A.
13 Oct 2009: On the same day the L.A. Times announced Brian Wilson is to complete unfinished songs by George Gershwin - left untouched since the composer's passing in 1937 - Brian attended a special unveiling of the new series of artworks created in his honour by Sir Peter Blake. The original artworks, exclusive... More »

The Art of Your Book
Above [L-R]: Ringo Starr at the launch of California Dreaming; bookbinding in Milan; George Harrison's I Me Mine; read more about Genesis' history 'Books that will both appreciate and be appreciated' - The Washington Post Inspired by the traditions of the private press, since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition... More »

View all of Peter Blake and Brian Wilson's new artworks
30 Mar 2010: In a short video just added to this site, you can view all of Peter Blake and Brian Wilson's new artworks created especially for collectors of Genesis signed limited editions. That Lucky Old Sun, presents the opportunity to own an entire exhibit of original art, as extraordinary as both its fellow... More »

Wouldn't It Be Nice to Do It Again? Absolutely!
21 Dec 2011: The remaining Beach Boys will reform next year with Brian Wilson to celebrate their 50th anniversary. More »