Marilyn Manson Official Promo Press Photo 7x5 (Feb 2001) Motor Music

• Subject: Marilyn Manson, live on stage, captured mid-performance.

• Photographer: Nela König

• Date: February 2001 (printed on front)

• Publisher/Label: Motor – A Universal Music Company

• Type: Official promotional/press photograph (not a fan print).

• Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches (standard promo photo size).

• Print Medium: Glossy photo paper (Fujifilm Crystal Archive branding on the reverse).

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Key Features

1. Front Printing:

• Includes printed text “Marilyn Manson – Foto: Nela König – 02/2001” at the bottom.

• “Abdruck honorarfrei – Belegexemplar erbeten” (German, meaning “Reproduction free of charge – sample copy requested”) suggests this was issued for press/media use.

• Motor/Universal Music Company logo indicates official provenance.

2. Image Content:

• Live performance shot of Marilyn Manson in dramatic stage attire, consistent with early 2000s Holy Wood tour aesthetic.

• High contrast stage lighting, atmospheric presentation typical of professional concert photography.

3. Reverse Side:

• Blank except for Fujifilm Crystal Archive watermark.

• Confirms it’s a lab-printed promotional photo, not an inkjet reproduction.

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Historical Context

• Era: February 2001 falls within Marilyn Manson’s Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) world tour (2000–2001).

• Photographer: Nela König is a German photographer known for celebrity and music portraits. Her involvement and Motor/Universal branding confirm this as an official distribution piece, likely for European press kits and promotional use.

• Rarity: Such photos were typically sent in small numbers to journalists, magazines, and radio/TV stations for use in reviews, previews, and promotional campaigns. They were not sold commercially.

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Condition

• Appears Excellent (EX):

• Glossy surface intact, no major creases or fading visible.

• Sharp printing and strong color contrast retained.

• Slight handling wear possible but minimal from photos.