Gered Mankowitz is responsible for some of the most iconic images ever taken of music’s greatest performers. He began with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s and never looked back. Over the course of a career spanning more than five decades, he has strengthened the cultural impact of the photographic genre he practices.
Mankowitz’s work has been explored in numerous books and exhibitions and is a subject explored in 2020's docuseries Icon: Music Through The Lens, airing on British television channel Sky Arts and streaming online. But a fitting introduction to this firebrand photographer would start with an electric shock, of sorts.
In 1967, he was commissioned to photograph a 24-year-old music prodigy by the name of Jimi Hendrix. Mankowitz, three years his subject’s junior, wasn’t sure what to expect of the guitar sensation from Seattle, who had just settled in the United Kingdom and was already being hailed by his peers as an artistic genius. The pictures that came out of the session, along with those produced during a second shoot with Hendrix that same year, are the most widely known and regarded as the most important portraits of the seminal guitarist. They not only celebrated Hendrix’s revolutionary spirit and ineffable charisma but also helped define an entire era of musical creativity.
The assignments kept rolling in, and soon Mankowitz had established a reputation as a spirited rock ’n’ roll portraitist. Then came the dream job: In 1965, at just 19, he became the official photographer of the Rolling Stones, a position that he held for two and a half years and ushered him into adulthood. Mankowitz maintains that he kept a cool head on the job and a professional attitude. “The Stones and I were great friends, but I always knew my limits. I didn’t feel I had to hang out with the band in order to fit in,” he says, confiding, “To be honest, I had a pretty wild lifestyle without their help!” One of Mankowitz’s most famous images of the Stones became the cover for their 1967 album Between the Buttons.
On 1stDibs, shop an impressively wide selection of Gered Mankowitz's work, which features some of the most significant musical artists of all time.
The Rolling Stones - December's Children
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
Jimi Hendrix classic color by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix “Classic Color” 1967 by Gered Mankovitz Available is the following sizes, signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz. 16x20” - Edition 50 20x24" - Edition 50 30x40” - Edit...
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The Rolling Stones, Primrose Hill, London 1966 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London by Gered Mankowitz. An outtake from the shoot for the front cover of the 1967 Rolling Stones album, Between The Buttons . The photograph was take...
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Jimi Hendrix Poses With A Cigarette, 1967 — Signed Limited Edition Print
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
Jimi Hendrix poses with a cigarette, 1967 — Signed Limited Edition Print by Gered Mankowitz Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured head-on during a session at Mankowitz's st...
Silver Gelatin
Jimi Hendrix by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz A portrait of Jimi looking serious while in an embroidered jacket. "Shot during my first session with Jimi at my Studio in early 1967." ...
Silver Gelatin
Mick Jagger at home, London 1966 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Mick Jagger in the hallway of his new apartment at Harley House, London, 1966 by Gered Mankowitz "I shot a series of photographs of each member of the band at home so that they did...
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Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967 Contact Sheet by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Jimi Hendrix Experience, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz Signed limited edition 16x20" print, signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz featuring Gered's embossed stamp. Also avai...
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Marianne Faithfull 1964 Decca Studios in London Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
Marianne Faithfull poses during a photoshoot in London in 1966. Faithful was discovered by the manager of the Rolling Stones Andrew Loog Oldham and became one of the lead female arti...
Silver Gelatin
Jimi Hendrix "Blue Smoke", London, February, 1967 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz A portrait of Jimi looking serious while holding a cigarette in an embroidered jacket. "Shot during my first session with Jimi at my Stu...
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Kate Bush Lionheart album cover
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978 for the cover of her album, Lionheart. Gered recalls, "The cover series of portraits that I shot for Lionheart in August 1978. I art directed the album cover and my assistant at the time, Richard Grey...
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$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
The Rolling Stones "Out Of Our Heads" by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. This image was used for the cover of Out Of Our Heads. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill...
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Marianne Faithfull 1964 Decca Studios in London Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
Marianne Faithfull is photographed at Decca Studios in London, 1964. Faithful was discovered by the manager of the Rolling Stones Andrew Loog Oldham and became one of the lead female...
Silver Gelatin
Keith Richards sitting in front of Bentley, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
Keith Richards sitting in front of Bentley, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print by Gered Mankowitz Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is pho...
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Kate Bush
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Absolutely stunning portrait of singer Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge r...
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Marianne Faithfull by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
English singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull, photographed at The Salisbury pub in London, 1964. Available in the following sizes. All prints signed and numbered by Ger...
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Mick Jagger with his Aston Martin DB6, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
Mick Jagger with his Aston Martin DB6, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print by Gered Mankowitz Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is photographed next to his beloved Aston Martin DB...
Silver Gelatin
Kate Bush
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge resurgence since her s...
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Jimi Hendrix Contact Sheet by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz A portrait of Jimi looking serious while in an embroidered jacket. "Shot during my first session with Jimi at my Studio in early 1967." ...
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Mick Jagger and his Aston Martin DB6, London 1966 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones with his beloved Aston Martin DB6, taken outside his London apartment in 1966 by Gered Mankowitz. "I shot a series of photographs of each member of...
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The Rolling Stones "Between The Buttons" by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman. This image of the band is an o...
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Kate Bush Lionheart album back cover
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978 for the back cover of her album, Lionheart. Gered recalls, "The cover series of portraits that I shot for Lionheart in August 1978. I art directed the album cover and my assistant at the time, Richard Grey...
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Kate Bush Lionheart outtake
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978 for the back cover of her album, Lionheart. Gered recalls, "The cover series of portraits that I shot for Lionheart in August 1978. I art directed the album cover and my assistant at the time, Richard Grey...
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Jimi Hendrix 1967 Contact Sheet by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz taken during Gered's first phot shoot with Hendrix. Signed limited edition 16x20" print, signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz featuri...
Silver Gelatin
Kate Bush
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge resurgence...
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$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
The Rolling Stones "Between The Buttons" outtake by Gered Mankowitz framed
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. An outtake from the shoot for the front cover of the 1967 Rolling Stones album, Between The Buttons . The photog...
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Jimi Hendrix Poses with a Cigarette, 1967
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in New York, NY
Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured head-on during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice ...
Silver Gelatin
$3,000
Mick Jagger and Aston Martin, 1966, Signed, Limited, Silver Gelatin Print
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition of 150. Mick Jagger with his beloved Aston Martin DB6, outside his London apartment in 1966 by Gered Mankowitz. "I shot a series of photographs of each member of the band a...
Silver Gelatin
The Rolling Stones - Primrose Hill the Buttons
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Digital C-Type Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
The Rolling Stones - Primrose Hill Beyond the Buttons
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Digital C-Type Print Edition of 25 Price does not include tax.
$3,500
"George Harrison photographed in London, 1986" Ed. 2/25 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Culver City, CA
"George Harrison photographed in London, 1986" Ed. 2/25 by Gered Mankowitz English guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer George Harrison photographed in London, 1986 Comes in ...
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The Rolling Stones - Buttons Contact
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
40 x 30 in (101.6 x 76.2 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 25 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
The Rolling Stones - Masons Yard
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
Brian Jones, Brian the Spirit, Black & White, Fine Art Print, Signed
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
The Rolling Stones "Out Of Our Heads" by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. This image was used for the cover of Out Of Our Heads. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill...
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Mick Jagger Points, Black & White Photography, Fine Art Print, Signed
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
$2,600
Brian Jones, Brian Live Head, Black & White Photography, Fine Art Print, Signed
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
24 x 20 in (60.9 x 50.8 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
The Rolling Stones - Mason's Yard Contact Sheet
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
24 x 20 in (60.9 x 50.8) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Buddy Miles London, Photography 1969, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered American rock drummer, vocalist, composer, and producer Buddy Miles photographed in London, 1969. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz-Elizabeth Taylor in Mirror on Set of Boom!, 1968, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Title: Elizabeth Taylor (in the Mirror) on Set of 'Boom!' C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Elizabeth Taylor photographed on set of Joseph Losey’s romantic drama ...
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Gered Mankowitz - Cat Stevens London, Photography 1966, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered British singer and songwriter Cat Stevens photographed at his home in London, 1966. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition o...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Suzi Quatro London, Photography 1973, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered American rock singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actress Suzi Quatro photographed in London, 1973. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition ...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Kate Bush Lionheart Album Cover, 1978, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Kate Bush, photographed in London, 1978. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition of 50 30" x 40” Edition of 2...
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Gered Mankowitz - The Yardbirds, Photography 1965, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered British band The Yardbirds photographed at Ormond Yard, London, 1965. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition of 50 30" x 40”...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Elizabeth Taylor on set of ‘Boom!’, 1968, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Elizabeth Taylor photographed on set of Joseph Losey’s romantic drama film ‘Boom!’ in Sardinia, 1968. Available Sizes: 16" x 20”...
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Gered Mankowitz - Eric Clapton London, Photography 1969, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered Eric Clapton, photographed in London, 1969. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition of 50 30" x 40” Edition of 25 50” x 53” E...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Kate Bush London, Photography 1978, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Kate Bush, photographed in London, 1978. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition of 50 30" x 40” Edition of 2...
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Gered Mankowitz - Mick Jagger Next to a Aston Martin DB6, 1966, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered Mick Jagger of British rock band The Rolling Stones photographed next to an Aston Martin DB6 car in London, 1966. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edi...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - The Rolling Stones Primrose Hill, 1966, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz British rock band The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Brian Jones) photographed on Pri...
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Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - The Rolling Stones London, Photography 1965, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered British rock band The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Brian Jones) photographed in London, 1965. Avai...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Jimi Hendrix London (Colorized), 1967, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, photographed in London, 1967. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition o...
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Gered Mankowitz - Marianne Faithfull Salisbury pub in London 1964, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered English singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull, photographed at The Salisbury pub in London, 1964. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Jimi Hendrix London, Photography 1967, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered Edition size 24 American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, photographed in London, 1967. This photograph will be printed onc...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Jimi Hendrix Cigarette, Photography 1967, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelatin-silver, signed and numbered American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, photographed in London, 1967. Edition size 24 This photograph will be printed onc...
Silver Gelatin
'Jimi Hendrix' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Jimi Hendrix' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION 1967 by Gered Mankowitz Portrait of Jimi Hendrix. Photograph by Gered Mankowitz of Jimi Hendrix at Mason’s Yard, London 1967. Blue smoke. ...
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'Marianne Faithfull' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Marianne Faithfull' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION Portrait of Marianne Faithfull. Photograph by Gered Mankowitz of Marianne Faithfull recording at Decca Studios in London in 1964. A...
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'Paul McCartney' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Paul McCartney' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION Portrait of Paul McCartney. Paul McCartney Pinstripe Colour Tryptych, by Gerard Mankowitz, London 1967. All Prints are Signed and Limite...
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'Kate Bush' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Kate Bush' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION Portrait of Kate Bush. Photograph of Kate Bush in red dess, by Gered Mankowitz, London 1979. All Prints are Signed and Limited Edition Prin...
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'Eurythmics' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Eurythmics' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION 1981 by Gered Mankowitz Portrait of The Eurythmics. Photograph by Gered Mankowitz, Eurythmics, London 1981. All Prints are Signed and Limit...
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'Generation X' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Eurythmics' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION 1978 by Gered Mankowitz Portrait of Generation X. Photograph by Gered Mankowitz, Generation X, London 1978. All Prints are Signed and Limit...
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'Jimi Hendrix' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Jimi Hendrix' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION 1967 by Gered Mankowitz Portrait of Jimi Hendrix. Photograph by Gered Mankowitz of Jimi Hendrix, London 1967. All Prints are Signed and L...
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