Oasis needs little introduction. The Manchester band took ‘90s rock music by storm, from practising in their tiny Boardwalk rehearsal room to performing for record audiences at Knebworth Park and Maine Road in a mere few years. Their hits like ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ and ‘Champagne Supernova’ are as ubiquitous as nursery rhymes. The tumultuous sibling dynamic of Liam and Noel Gallagher, publicised by the press, made the Oasis mania even more fiery. They caused a musical frenzy that hadn’t been felt since The Beatles. Then, the recent Oasis reunion catapulted the brothers and band back into the spotlight, proving they are one of the world’s most beloved rock bands.

Their sudden surge to worldwide acclaim led to celebration, drama and excess, which is seen in photographer Jill Furmanovsky’s new photobook, Oasis: Trying to Find a Way Out of Nowhere. It is an unparalleled glimpse behind the scenes into the stardom of the euphoric rock band. Furmanovsky has collected over 500 of her photographs of the band since late 1994, when they were on the rise from their debut album, Definitely Maybe, to their acrimonious split in 2009, with edits and commentary from the band’s own Noel Gallagher. This hefty hardback A5 book has many never-before-seen photos and displays a chronology that’s just as sturdy—there are as many iconic photos of the band in concert and in music videos as there are backstage candids.

The throughline across each page is Oasis’ camaraderie. Putting aside the debauchery that comes with rock ‘n’ roll, many pictures of the band, their team and the massive crowd shots show a closeness and relentlessly positive energy. The terse rivalry between the Gallagher brothers is absent for the most part—their love for the music came first and foremost, showing in many of the stunning shots.

A picture of the band seated in a pub, beneath a billboard reading, “The best band there ever was…” would make you believe that statement is true just from observing their gleeful smiles. Any picture of their audiences looking like ants is wonderful—Liam is at a confident standstill, gazing far into the distance, as if he’s got them all under his wing while they’re nourished by Oasis’ feel-good rock gracing their ears. Every page with Noel meticulously writing, strumming a guitar and tinkering away in the studio is a reminder of how much hard work he put in as the songwriter to create the songs that helped him and the band conquer the world.

There are also photographic appearances from musical giants like Paul Weller, Bono and Johnny Marr, each having their own special role in the Oasis story. Yet, it’s Gallagher’s commentary and additional words from writers Simon Spence, Laura Barton and Johnny Hopkins that reveal greater contexts in the band’s extensive history. You’d be astonished to discover from Gallagher himself how much weight Paris holds for the band: it’s the birthplace of ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’; it’s where the book’s cover image of the Gallaghers was shot, when they were in a foul mood and not speaking a word to each other for the entire session; and the city where they played their final gig before their infamous split. It’s nuggets of information like these that frame Furmanovsky’s photos beyond the band on the road, but as stories in their own right.

Oasis: Trying to Find a Way Out of Nowhere is an unmatched view into the band during all of its eras—yes, there is even a brilliant modern-day shot of the band’s 2025 rehearsal space, of which that tour has now concluded, leaving fans still wanting more. You can’t find a more intimate and vivid picture of the band than Furmanovsky’s with her essential visual documentary. After all, she has captured their dynamic from the very start of their rise, 30 years ago. Here’s to another 30 years of celebrating those remarkable moments.

Jill Furmanovsky’s Oasis: Trying to Find a Way Out of Nowhere is out now. The book was published by Thames & Hudson and is available for purchase on their website.