David Gilmour — Luck and Strange — Studio/Live

David Gilmour — Luck and Strange — Studio/LiveAuthor: Polly Samson Photography & photographs Published on 16 October 2025 by Thames & Hudson Ltd in the United Kingdom. Hardback 192 pages, 127 Illustrations, black and white; 56 Illustrations, colour 296 x 224 x 24 1246g This intimate photo chronicle by Polly Samson documents both the recording of David Gilmour's No. 1 album Luck and Strange and the acclaimed tour which saw the Pink Floyd legend playing sellout shows in Rome, London, LA and New

Author: Polly Samson

Photography & photographs

Published on 16 October 2025 by Thames & Hudson Ltd in the United Kingdom.

This intimate photo chronicle by Polly Samson documents both the recording of David Gilmour's No. 1 album Luck and Strange and the acclaimed tour which saw the Pink Floyd legend playing sellout shows in Rome, London, LA and New York.

Samson, who is Gilmour’s partner and creative collaborator, as well as an acclaimed novelist / photographer in her own right, captures the process as the album takes shape: from conception and recording, off-duty and studio immersion, to release and live performance; from candid behind-the-scenes shots, to theatrical stage moments. We see an artist at work, the collaborative process, the moments of light relief – and the focus as the work takes flight.

The book features the unmistakable hand lettering of Anton Corbijn on the cover and throughout, plus an interview by rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky with Polly Samson that sheds light on a photographer’s craft, as well as providing insights into Samson's relationship with Gilmour. The foreword is written by the late Alan Yentob.