Immortal: Reflections on John Taylor – A New Book Celebrating the Duran Duran Bassist
John Taylor’s distinctive career is chronicled through rare memorabilia, along with insights from a distinguished array of people who have worked with John over the years. Andrew Golub, a Duran Duran archivist well-known to fans as Durandy, is releasing his fourth book, Immortal: Reflections on John Taylor. A heartfelt celebration of one of the most recognizable and influential bassists of his generation, Immortal chronicles John Taylor’s legacy through rare memorabilia from Golub’s renowned Duran Duran archive, accompanied by reflections from an extraordinary group of musicians, photographers, collaborators, and friends. While Duran Duran naturally forms part of the story, Immortal looks beyond the band to explore Taylor’s wider body of work, creative collaborations, influence, and the relationships he has built throughout a career spanning more than four decades. Immortal features poignant testimonials and personal reflections from an impressive roster of contributors, including legendary producer and musician Nile Rodgers, Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, and renowned rock photographer Denis O’Regan. Together, their voices offer a broader portrait of Taylor – not simply as Duran’s bassist, but as a musician, collaborator, creative force, and person who has left an indelible mark on fellow artists and generations of music fans around the world. “Andy has amassed the largest known collection of Duran Duran posters in the world. It is an unprecedented visual diary of our career, spanning more than three decades, encompassing advertising, artwork, fashion, illustration, photography, and graphic design.” Nick Rhodes Telling John Taylor’s Story Through the Archive Golub is known for using original memorabilia to tell the story of Duran Duran in a way traditional biographies cannot. Posters, promotional materials, photographs, artwork, advertisements, and other ephemera become a visual record of an era — documenting not only the evolution of the band, but also the changing worlds of music, fashion, photography, illustration, and graphic design surrounding them. Immortal: Reflections on John Taylor continues this approach, drawing from Golub’s extensive collection to create an intimate visual journey through Taylor’s career. “I always look forward to Andy’s books. His interest in Duran Duran knows no bounds, and he has produced many beautiful publications. His well-curated collection of memorabilia is the envy of us all!” John Taylor Created for fans, collectors, and music enthusiasts, Immortal offers a comprehensive look at John’s professional life through an unprecedented lens. At its core, the book is a statement on the enduring bond between an artist, their music, and the people who hear it as the soundtrack to their lives. Release date: October 1, 2026 Author: Andrew Golub (Durandy) Title: Immortal: Reflections on John Taylor Availability: Exclusively through Durandy.com Previous books: Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran (first and second editions) The Music Between Us: Concert Ads of Duran Duran Media & Press Inquiries For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information about Immortal: Reflections on John Taylor and Golub’s previous publications: Andrew (Durandy) Golub Email: contact@durandy.com Phone: 425-221-5252
Second Life Book Launch Party
The launch of Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran is happening live in Second Life. Fans from around the world are logging in to celebrate together in a shared virtual space—bringing the book, the music, and the community together in real time. Event Details 📍 Location: Room 7609 (Second Life) ⏰ Time: March 28, 1–3 PM SLT (Pacific) Join anytime during the event. About the Book Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran by Andrew “Durandy” Golub (with a foreword by Nick Rhodes) showcases decades of Duran Duran poster design and visual history. The book highlights: Concert posters and promotional artwork The evolution of the band’s visual identity The connection between music and design What’s Happening This is a casual, drop-in event. Fans are meeting, chatting, and exploring the space Music is playing throughout Avatars and visuals bring the book to life in a digital setting The author, Durandy, is also joining live.
Beautiful Colors 2nd Edition Release Party on Twitch
The second edition of Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran is launching with a live-stream event on Twitch. Hosted by Andrew “Durandy” Golub, the event brings together fans, music, and visuals in a simple, live format. Event Details 📅 Date: Saturday, February 20 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PST / 9:00 PM EST 📺 Platform: Twitch 🎧 Live DJ set by Steven Wayne What to Expect A live DJ set featuring Duran Duran tracks A walkthrough and showcase of the book Behind-the-scenes insights into the posters and design Live interaction with fans in chat This is a relaxed, drop-in event. Watch, listen, and join the conversation. About the Book Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran (2nd Edition) expands on the original release with more poster artwork and updated content. It focuses on: Concert posters from different eras Design styles tied to tours and albums The visual side of Duran Duran’s legacy Join the Stream The event is open to everyone. Tune in on Twitch, enjoy the music, and see the book brought to life live.