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The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It's time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.

<p><b>With this beautifully produced book, relive the extraordinary history of the of the hottest band in the land through 50 milestone events.</b><br/><br/>Formed in New York City in 1973, Kiss became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their inventive stage presence and heavy, hook-filled catalog, both ideally suited for packing hockey arenas and football stadiums. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff <b>pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones</b>. This exquisite volume features:<br/></p><ul><li> Sturdy hardcover format </li><li> Stunning concert and candid offstage photography, much of it never before published </li><li> Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more </li><li> Gatefold Kiss timeline </li></ul><p><br/>Popoff covers everything down through the decades:<br/></p><ul><li> The band's formation on the New York club scene </li><li> Their fortuitous signing to the Casablanca label </li><li> Infamous TV appearances, including <i>Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park</i></li><li> The formation of the famous Kiss Army fan club </li><li> Mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs </li><li> Interband conflicts and personnel changes </li><li> The band's 1980s "unmasking" </li><li> Innovative marketing such as comic books and the Kiss Convention </li><li> And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs </li></ul><p><br/>The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history-in a milestone year. </p>

The reigning king of adult fantasy manga now in deluxe 7x10 hardcover editions! Born in tragedy, raised in abuse and neglect, young Guts is hardened into a warrior of fearsome prowess and fearless will, drawing the attention of the charismatic Griffith, commander of the elite mercenary legion, the Band of the Hawk. This crossroad will take Guts to fame and glory... and to damnation! Collects Berserk volumes 4, 5, and 6.

<p>The definitive anthology of Jim Morrison's writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.</p><p>You can also hear Jim Morrison's final poetry recording, now available for the first time, on the CD or digital audio edition of this book, at the Village Recorder in West Los Angeles on his twenty-seventh birthday, December 8, 1970. The audio book also includes performances by Patti Smith, Oliver Ray, Liz Phair, Tom Robbins, and others reading Morrison's work.</p><p>Created in collaboration with Jim Morrison's estate and inspired by a posthumously discovered list entitled "Plan for Book," The Collected Works of Jim Morrison is an almost 600-page anthology of the writings of the late poet and iconic Doors' front man. This landmark publication is the definitive opus of Morrison's creative output-and the book he intended to publish. Throughout, a compelling mix of 160 visual components accompanies the text, which includes numerous excerpts from his 28 privately held notebooks-all written in his own hand and published here for the first time-as well as an array of personal images and commentary on the work by Morrison himself.</p><p>This oversized, beautifully produced collectible volume contains a wealth of new material-poetry, writings, lyrics, and audio transcripts of Morrison reading his work. Not only the most comprehensive book of Morrison's work ever published, it is immersive, giving readers insight to the creative process of and offering access to the musings and observations of an artist whom the poet Michael McClure called "one of the finest, clearest spirits of our times."</p>

<p>ABBA THE OFFICIAL PHOTO BOOK is the <b>only authorised and official book</b> about one of the greatest pop groups of the 20th century. Covering their entire career, with a foreword and captions from Bjoern, Benny, Frida and Agnetha, the book features never-seen-before pictures spanning the band's entire career.<br/><br/>With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and first-hand accounts, this is the perfect gift for ABBA fans everywhere.</p>

This first-of-its-kind catalog of Elton John's decades-long career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists, album-by-album and track-by-track.Organized chronologically and covering every album and song that Sir Elton Hercules John has ever released, Elton John All the Songs draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each song was written, composed, and recorded, down to the instruments used and the people who played them. Spanning more than fifty-years of work from Elton and his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin, this book details the creative processes that resulted in seminal albums like Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Madman Across the Water, and Tumbleweed Connection, as well as Academy Award wins for 1995's Lion King and 2020's Rocketman. Newer work like The Lockdown Sessions, which released in 2021, is also featured alongside Billboard stats, tour dates, producing and mixing credits, and other insider details that will keep fans turning pages. Starting with the artist's early days working as a studio musician in London, and featuring interviews with actors, musicians, collaborators, and confidantes, Elton John All the Songs offers readers the most detailed portrait of the artist and his creative process that has ever been produced. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of music's most visually arresting performers, Elton John All the Songs is the authoritative guide to one of rock'n'roll's greatest stars.

<b>The official book commemorating the 50th anniversary of <i>The Dark Side Of The Moon.</i></b><br/><br/>March 2023 marks fifty years since the release of Pink Floyd's classic album <i>The Dark Side Of The Moon</i>. Designed by Pentagram to high specifications, this celebratory publication brims with rare and unseen photographs and reveals the visual conception of the original iconic album artwork. It will be a covetable package for the legions of Floyd fans out there - new and old.<br/><br/>* Presents rare and unseen backstage and onstage photography of the band during the album tours of 1972 to 1975.<br/>* 129 candid photographs by Storm Thorgerson, Jill Furmanovsky, Aubrey Powell and Peter Christopherson document the soundchecks, the shows and the after shows.<br/>* A review of the October 1972 Wembley gig, originally published in <i>Melody Maker</i>, provides insight into one of the Floyd's most celebrated performances.<br/>* Reveals the visual conception of the iconic album artwork.<br/>* Includes a complete listing of the tour dates.