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 »

Exhibition of Photographs by Michael Putland - Rocks Off
17 Jul 2006: Yoshiko Matsumoto Gallery is pleased to open its venue for the exhibition Rocks Off with photography by Michael Putland, which will be on view from 22 July until 6 August. Michael Putland has been the official Stones tour photographer during various tours in the seventies and eighties. His photography has also been... More »

Michael Putland: Birmingham Exhibition
31 Jan 2005: Michael Putland, the author of our Rolling Stones title Pleased To Meet You, is showing a selection of photographs from his music archives in an exhibition called 'My Generation' taking place from 12 February to 26 March at Snap Galleries, Birmingham.A selection of our limited editions will be on sale at... More »

Michael Putland's Portfolio Prints Available
26 Jun 2001: Now available at the Genesis Gallery on this site is a collection featuring some of the finest rock'n'roll photography - a portfolio of platinum palladium prints by Michael Putland entitled Classic British Rock. Michael Putland is one of the world's leading music photographers and is well known to many Genesis subscribers through... More »

Paul Smith Devotes Window To Genesis Book
17 Oct 2003: Paul Smith has cleared a whole window at his Covent Garden shop to display a copy of Pleased To Meet You alongside a packet of brown sugar. The much-acclaimed Michael Putland book, some of which were rebound to celebrate the Stones' 40th Anniversary Tour, featured on the front of both The... More »

Pleased To Meet You - Sold Out
9 Dec 2008: Michael Putland’s Pleased To Meet You has now sold out with just two copies left in the edition that are sure to be snapped up today. This limited edition book, featuring stunning live shots and intimate moments backstage of the Rolling Stones touring throughout the Seventies, now makes it way to... More »

Pleased To Meet You Thirty Years On
1 May 2003: Special Edition More »

Welcome Times Readers
1 Aug 2003: Genesis is the home of the finest craftsmen made limited edition books. If your special interest is The Rolling Stones, we have a few copies in stock of four titles which will appeal to you:Pleased To Meet You - The wonderful photographs of Michael Putland.Wood On Canvas - Ronnie Wood's highly... More »