Synopses & Reviews
A treasure-filled tribute to the influential, charismatic "chameleon of rock." David Bowie, who recently returned to the studio after a long absence, always defied expectations with his dizzying series of stylistic transformations. Packed with photographs, this beautiful set covers everything about this iconic figureand#8212;his music, his film work, his partners, his life. Twenty pieces of unique memorabilia illustrate Bowie's journey to world superstardom.
Treasures include:
- Bowie's signature as Davie Jones in 1965
-Ticket to see David Bowie perform at the Forum, Montreal, Canada in 1978
- A flyer listing many star acts appearing in Torquay, including David Bowie at the Rainbow Pavilion on July 7, 1972
- A contract for "David Bowie and the Lower Third" to perform at the Marquee Club in 1965
- A facsimile of the newspaper-style program from David Bowie's "Isolar 2" tour of 1978
- Previously unpublished photographs of Bowie live on stage in Canada, May 3, 1978
- Promotional postcard circa 1983
- Facsimile of part of the "Serious Moonlight" tour program, 1983
Synopsis
A treasure-filled tribute to the influential, charismatic "chameleon of rock." David Bowie, who recently returned to the studio, always defied expectations with his dizzying series of stylistic transformations. Packed with photographs, this beautiful set covers everything about this iconic figureand#8212;his music, his film work, his partners, his life. Twenty pieces of unique memorabilia illustrate Bowie's journey to superstardom.
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Over a career that now spans nearly four decades, U2 has produced one hit album after another and created the template for the giant global stadium tour that other bands now use. From their roots in post-punk, the band has grown and incorporated musical styles from synth pop to gospel, while always making socially and politically aware music that hits a nerve with fans. Written by a leading music journalist, U2 Experience documents all of the band's mammoth achievements. The first interactive book to celebrate the legendary Irish rock group, it contains 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia --including posters, tickets, flyers, and contracts--as well as numerous rare photographs.
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Sell-out tours in packed stadiums, records going platinum on pre-orders alone, three-hour long concerts night after night, girls, booze, drugsand#133;Led Zeppelin did it all. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John and#147;Bonzoand#8221; Bonham created a unique sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock.
Treasures of Led Zeppelin tells the story of these amazingly talented musicians as they played their way to rock 'n' roll glory. The facsimile memorabilia-including ticket stubs, programs, and posters-puts musical history right in your hands.
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When the times they were a-changin', Bob Dylan became one of the counterculture's most revered heroes. He's won countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, Grammysand#174; a Golden Globeand#174; and an Oscarand#174;. This beautifully slipcased Treasures volume tells his story as never before, following Dylan from Minnesota to New York's Greenwich Village to worldwide fame; stunning photos and unique removable facsimile memorabilia make this an essential history for all music fans.and#160;
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Eric Claptonand#8212;aka "Old Slow Hand"and#8212;is one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on three separate occasions. In his long career with such supergroups as The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as a solo artist, he has received countless awards. To mark his illustrious 50-year career,
Eric Clapton Treasures celebrates the legendary musician through stunning rarely published photographs and 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and signed photographs.
Eric Clapton Treasures gives readers a front-row seat (and backstage pass, too) to Clapton's unparalleled career.
Synopsis
Over a career that now spans nearly four decades, U2 has produced one hit album after another, while creating the template for the giant global stadium tour that other bands now use. Written by a leading music journalist, U2 Experience documents all of the bandandrsquo;s mammoth achievements and features 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and postcards.
About the Author
Chris Welch started out as a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker in the mid-1960s. He went on the road with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Bowie, and more during the 1970s. Chris has since worked on a variety of music magazines and has written more than 20 books on rock music. He also contributes to UK newspapers. In 2012 Chris was awarded a Gold Badge of Merit Award for his special contribution to Britain's music industry by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in London. On that occasion, Eric Clapton said: and#8220;Congratulations, Chris, on your Gold Badge Award and many thanks for all your support over the years.and#8221;