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<p><b>Photographs and Reflections by Paul McCartney</b><br/><br/><b><i>'Millions of eyes were suddenly upon us, creating a picture I will never forget for the rest of my life.'</i></b><br/><br/>In 2020, an extraordinary trove of nearly a thousand photographs taken by Paul McCartney on a 35mm camera was re-discovered in his archive. They intimately record the months towards the end of 1963 and beginning of 1964 when Beatlemania erupted in the UK and, after the band's first visit to the USA, they became the most famous people on the planet. The photographs are McCartney's personal record of this explosive time, when he was, as he puts it, in the 'Eyes of the Storm'.<br/><br/><i>1964: Eyes of the Storm</i> presents 275 of McCartney's photographs from the six cities of these intense, legendary months - Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C. and Miami - and many never-before-seen portraits of John, George and Ringo. In his Foreword and Introductions to these city portfolios, McCartney remembers 'what else can you call it - <i>pandemonium</i>' and conveys his impressions of Britain and America in 1964 - the moment when the culture changed and the Sixties really began.<br/><br/><i>1964: Eyes of the Storm </i>includes:<br/>- Six city portfolios - Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C. and Miami - and a Coda on the later months of 1964 - featuring 275 of Paul McCartney's photographs and his candid reflections on them<br/>- A Foreword by Paul McCartney<br/>- <i>Beatleland</i>, an Introduction by Harvard historian and <i>New Yorker</i> essayist Jill Lepore<br/>- A Preface by Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, London, and <i>Another Lens</i>, an essay by Senior Curator Rosie Broadley</p>

<p>Spanning nearly 50 years of albums, EPs, B-sides, and more, read <b>the full story behind all of the songs</b> that Prince ever released. Moving chronologically through his epic back catalogue, expert author Benoit Clerc analyses everything there is to know about each song and session.<br/><br/>No stone is left unturned across more than 600 pages, illustrated with incredible photography throughout. From the inspiration behind the lyrics and melody to the recording process and even the musicians and producers who worked on each track, uncover the stories behind the music in this truly definitive book - <b>a must-have for every Prince fan</b>.</p>

Most know that the legendary English rock band the Who performed concerts at ear-splitting volume, smashed their instruments, and became one of the world's most influential groups. Their period from 1964 to 1976 saw the creation of such classic songs as "My Generation," "Pinball Wizard," and "Won't Get Fooled Again," as well as the Tommy, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia albums. But how many know the stories of those fans affected by their music and live performances, or the angst and insecurities that drove bandleader Pete Townshend to new heights during this time? Who saw Pete Townshend handing his guitar from the stage to a grateful fan, and what happened next? Or who has seen photos of bassist John Entwistle being anything but the "Quiet One"? Or what happened backstage at Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival? This book offers what Pete Townshend himself describes as an "intriguing and extremely insightful take on the Who and myself." The reader will be thrown into untold stories, hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, and uncirculated recordings clarifying the misinformation, myths, and legends. It's a labor of love from a fan for fans that gives voice to a collective consciousness that might otherwise fall silent over time.

This book documents a great American story, that of B.B. King, the "King of the Blues," and one of America's most important popular musicians. With fascinating images and history-most published for the first time-it traces his migration from the Chitlin' Circuit (the national network of Black theaters and roadhouses), to Club Ebony in his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi, and eventually to Carnegie Hall. What was it about Riley B. King that enabled him to become the worldwide "King of the Blues"? The author's quest to answer that question is chronicled here and tells the story of the once-impossible friendship between someone who grew up poor and Black in Mississippi and the white middle-class New Englander who fell in love with the blues and was determined to tell the story of his musical hero. King thrilled his audiences not only with his musical prowess, but with his capacity to establish intimacy, regardless of crowd size; he gave an estimated 18,000 concerts in 90 countries. B.B. King: From Indianola to Icon tells the story of King's journey from sharecropper to musical icon, one who brought the music of America-the blues-to the world. It is a book for blues fans and others who want to know how and why this transformation occurred.

<p><b><i>Dolly Parton All the Songs</i> is an album-by-album, track-by-track deep dive into the almost 60 year career of a musical icon. This completist's guide features more than 400 photographs, and tells the little-known stories behind how each of Dolly's albums came together, including behind-the-scenes details about the recording of each track, the musicians involved, and the songwriting process.</b><br/><br/>Organized chronologically, and covering every album and every song that Dolly has ever released, <i>Dolly Parton All the Songs</i> is the result of years of research by three Dolly megafans and longtime music journalists. Beginning with a childhood famously spent making music with her family in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, <i>Dolly Parton All the Songs</i> follows along as the country music superstar conquers Nashville, Hollywood, and then the world with her captivating music, unforgettable style, and unmatched humor and kindness. At 608 pages, <i>Dolly Parton All the Songs</i> is filled with amazing photographs of Dolly in all her glory, and it features tons of fascinating details about Dolly's recording process, including which musicians appeared on each track, and little-known details about her working relationship with Porter Wagoner (she wrote the classic track "I Will Always Love You" about him), as well as looking at her forays into film stardom with appearances in classic movies like <i>9 to 5</i>, <i>Steel Magnolias</i>, and the recent Netflix series, <i>Heartstrings</i>. This is a must-have book for any fan of Dolly Parton and country music.</p>

In December 2015, the Smithsonian called on rock and roll lovers around the world to collect photos and stories of their favorite moments in music. Fans dug through attics, basements, closets, shoeboxes, digital cameras, and photo albums to post great rock shots to rockandroll.si.edu. From Woodstock to the Whisky a Go Go, from Lollapalooza to the 9:30 Club, and all the rockin' places in between, fans overwhelmingly responded with their favorite rock and roll moments. Iconic artists ranging from the Who to Nirvana to Chuck Berry to the Jimi Hendrix and many more are celebrated here. There are early photographs of everyone from Run-D.M.C. to the Runaways, and contemporary shots of some of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, and Metallica. Presented together, these photographs create a kaleidoscopic history of the artists, the musical styles, the venues, the concerts, and the fans. This is rock and roll as it has never been seen before.

Provocative, prodigious, sexy and soulful, The Rolling Stones: Icons is a stunning visual spectacle and the ultimate homage to one of history's most important bands.