The Grateful Dead Family Album Promotional Poster (1989)
Original Promotional Poster | 24.25 x 18.5 Inches | Rare Bookstore Display
This original promotional poster was created in 1989 to celebrate the release of The Grateful Dead Family Album, a richly illustrated, photo-filled book by Jerilyn Lee Brandelius, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life within the extended Grateful Dead family. Measuring 24.25 x 18.5 inches, the poster was distributed by the publisher for use in bookstores and music shops and was never sold commercially, making it a rare and highly collectible artifact from the late '80s.
The book, widely regarded as one of the most intimate and personal chronicles of the Dead’s world, features hundreds of rare photographs, candid moments, and stories from the road, home, and stage, capturing the communal spirit that defined the Grateful Dead both on and offstage. Brandelius, a longtime friend and collaborator of the band, drew on years of firsthand experience and personal archives to compile a definitive family scrapbook.
The poster features artwork inspired by the book’s distinctive cover, blending Dead iconography with a scrapbook-like collage aesthetic. While the specific artist of the poster is uncredited, the visual style is consistent with the playful, homegrown feel of the book itself, inviting fans to explore the story behind the music.
Printed in limited quantities for promotional purposes, surviving posters are scarce, especially in good condition. This piece is perfect for fans of Dead history, collectors of book-related memorabilia, or anyone who appreciates the visual culture that surrounded the Grateful Dead’s unique and enduring community.
Whether displayed in a home library, music room, or gallery wall, this Grateful Dead Family Album promotional poster is a colorful and nostalgic tribute to the people and stories behind the music.
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