Comic books in 'Rock n Roll Biographies'

Updated (4th) Edition - 1st printing. By Michael Heatley.Dave Grohl is no ordinary musician. Having helped power Nirvana to legendary status from behind his drum kit, adding the necessary drive to Kurt Cobain's genre-defining grunge anthems, he then switched instruments to become guitarist, singer, songwriter and frontman of Foo Fighters. This unique and critically acclaimed quartet has enjoyed more than a decade of success and shows no sign of stalling. This book traces Grohl's history from schoolboy to superstar, examining his musical roots and motivation to remain at the top of his tree. It also reveals how the Nirvana experience taught him to keep the press at bay, offering an insight into the private man behind the "all-American nice guy" image. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 296 pages, Text (with 16 pages of full color, photos). Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Mick Wall. The first significant fresh reporting on the legendary band in twenty years, built on interviews with all surviving band members and revealing a never-before-seen side of the genius and debauchery that defined their heyday. Veteran rock journalist Mick Wall unflinchingly tells the story of the band that pushed the envelope on both creativity and excess, even by rock ?n' roll standards. Led Zeppelin was the last great band of the 1960s and the first great band of the 1970s?and When Giants Walked the Earth is the full, enthralling story of Zep from the inside, written by a former confidante of both Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Rich and revealing, it bores into not only the disaster, addiction and death that haunted the band but also into the real relationship between Page and Plant, including how it was influenced by Page's interest in the occult. Comprehensive and yet intimately detailed, When Giants Walked the Earth literally gets into the principals' heads to bring to life both an unforgettable band and an unrepeatable slice of rock history. Softcover, 504 pages, Text (with B&W and full color photos). Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Bob Gorman and Roger Gastman. Let There Be GWAR will give fans the world over the most comprehensive guide to the greatest band ever created. Covering the beginning of time at The Dairy in Richmond Virginia, where the band first met, to their eventual spread across the land like a disease, this book is a record and testament to all that is GWAR. Let There Be GWAR takes you through the GWAR kingdom in photos, band posters, ephemera and interviews, chronicling their albums, comics and video in a blood-stained hardbound lux book. GWAR fans, known as Bohabs, will unite and delight in the wretched world of GWAR through the pages of this monstrous book. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

1st printing. By Georg Purvis. Clashing together outrageous musical influences and extravagantly visual imagery, Queen's place in history as the greatest glam band of them all is rock solid. Their fan base continues to grow, a decade and a half on from the death of Freddy Mercury, Queen's super-charismatic front man. Georg Purvis's meticulous, session-by-session, song-by-song, album-by-album, tour-by-tour record of the band's progress is the complete reference source that Queen fans have been waiting for. If you love the Champions of Rock, it's all here: * The Band – detailed insights into Freddy Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon * The Albums – detailed production history and analysis of every album, including solo releases * The Sessions – In depth coverage from the early days via A Night at The Opera all the way to Made in Heaven * The Songs – hundreds of individual entries on all the famous recordings, as well as obscure, unreleased rarities * The Tours – set-lists and histories of every live show * The Videos – a complete guide to Queen's groundbreaking video work * The Movies – Flash Gordon, and other projects * Plus – the reunion shows with Paul Rodgers, the radio sessions, the costumes, the parties and much, much more... Softcover, 480 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Hervé Bourhis. Hervé Bourhis turns his unique graphic talents to the legend of The Beatles, told from the very beginning. Bourhis' visual imagination illuminates the lives of each band member from their pre-Beatles youth to what would become a rock band of phenomenal worldwide fame. All of the epic details of their story are vividly evoked: the triumphs, the quarrels, the supreme musical creativity, and, of course, the inevitable break-up. Theirs was the ultimate rock band story and Hervé Bourhis has done it and them full justice in this superb and exuberant graphic biography. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

1st printing.

Written by Arthur Ranson. Art and cover by Angus P Allan.

This was the very first graphic novel to chart the creation, evolution and break-up of the Fab Four, first published in 1981. The Beatles Story is an exceptionally drawn account of the band from one of the UK's leading artists of his generation, Arthur Ranson (Batman, Judge Dredd, Button Man). Written by Angus Allan it includes fascinating insights into Paul McCartney and John Lennon's first encounter, their early gigs in Hamburg's Kaiser Keller, through to the recording of the legendary Abbey Road album and the band's break-up. First published in the pages of legendary UK youth magazine Look In, this beautifully illustrated account is a treat for both the devoted Beatles admirer and new fans alike.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Jim McCarthy and Brian Williamson. The Ramones were the archetypal American punk band and this is their story, from their beginnings in Queens in 1974, through the burgeoning punk scene at CBGB's, the excitement of their first album, their brush with the unhinged genius of Phil Spector and the endless touring that saw them perform 2,263 concerts over a 22 year period. Set against a backdrop of New York facing bankruptcy and terrorised by Son of Sam, The Ramones tale takes in endless inter-band fighting and finally the tragic deaths of three of the founding members: Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Barnaby Legg and Jim McCarthy. Art and cover by Flameboy.

GodSpeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic tells Cobain's story in the format of a totally unique graphic novel. Writers Barnaby Legg and Jim McCarthy have constructed their story using biographical fact interwoven with references to the singer's tortured self-image.

The vibrant art by Flameboy captures both the subjective dreamscape and the objective reality that form the heart of this examination of a tragic musical legend. Much more than a biography, GodSpeed is unlike anything you have read about Kurt Cobain before.

Going beyond the facts, it transmutes an extraordinary life into an equally extraordinary work of art.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Barnaby Legg and Jim McCarthy. Art and cover by Flameboy.

GodSpeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic tells Cobain's story in the format of a totally unique graphic novel. Writers Barnaby Legg and Jim McCarthy have constructed their story using biographical fact interwoven with references to the singer's tortured self-image.

The vibrant art by Flameboy captures both the subjective dreamscape and the objective reality that form the heart of this examination of a tragic musical legend. Much more than a biography, GodSpeed is unlike anything you have read about Kurt Cobain before.

Going beyond the facts, it transmutes an extraordinary life into an equally extraordinary work of art.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Xavier Fauthoux.

Born in the South during the height of segregation, James Brown went on to become a global sensation, using his immeasurable talent to grasp what he believed was the American Dream. Join the charismatic, hard-working, and sometimes tyrannical bandleader on a journey down the roads of America with a group of talented musicians spreading the sound of funk and soul throughout the country.

Told against the backdrop of a changing America during the Civil Rights era of the 1960s, this is the story of a man and his band that would go on to revolutionize the world of pop music.

Hardcover, 136 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Lynn Goldsmith. Chances are you've seen numerous iconic pictures by award-winning photographer Lynn Goldsmith, who has photographed every important rock musician and band of the late twentieth century: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, The Police, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Bob Dylan, and Patti Smith, among many others. Published in conjunction with the band, KISS: 1977 - 1980 is the definitive photographic chronicle of KISS at the height of their popularity, showcasing the band on and off stage, in the photo studio, and in unguarded candid moments. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 336 pages, full color.

NOTE: May or may NOT include Cover Sash. Cover price $55.00.

Revised and Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Martin Clarke and Paul Woods. Kurt Cobain The Cobain Dossier brings together all the best writing about Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana both before and after his death. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Neil Daniels. Showing how one of the most popular American rock bands of the third millennium has superseded the ambitions, talents, and durability of all their original Nu-Metal contemporaries, this is the first-ever chronicle to investigate the career of Linkin Park. Demonstrating how they have found such success, this account begins with a group biography before moving into a discussion of the bands music and detailing all of their albums and songs. Guides to past and present band members are also included, as well as information on recording and touring guests, music videos, tours, and films. The handbook concludes with a more personal collection of hundreds of quotes from and interviews with the band. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and band paraphernalia and featuring sidebars detailing intriguing tidbits, this is a visually stunning survey of a group that has been compared to legends such as Bon Jovi, U2, and Nirvana. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 300 pages, Text.

1st printing.

Story and art by Youssef Daoudi.

She is Pannonica de Koenigswarter, British baroness of the Rothschild family. He is Thelonious Sphere Monk, a musical genius fighting against the whims of his troubled mind. Their enduring friendship begins in 1951 and ends only with Monk's death 1982. Set against the backdrop of New York in the 1950s, this graphic biography explores the rare alchemy between two brilliant beings separated by an ocean of social status, race, and culture, but united by an infinite love for music. Thoroughly researched by author Youssef Daoudi and rendered in his spontaneous, evocative pen and ink, Monk! seems to make visible jazz itself.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, 2C. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Written by David Calcano and Lindsay Lee. Art by Juan Riera and Ittai Manero.

RUSH, the well-known Canadian power trio, is one of the most influential rock bands of all-time, with more than 40 million records sold worldwide. This epic, fully authorized graphic novel chronicles the birth of Rush's classic album A Farewell to Kings. Relive the trials and triumphs alongside Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart as they create the masterpiece of progressive rock that gave birth to "Closer to the Heart" and the majestic "Xanadu." The book features artwork and storytelling from Fantoons, with new input from Alex Lifeson (Rush guitar player) and Terry Brown (the producer of the album).

Hardcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Edited by Angela J. Maher. Thank You is a tribute to music legend Chris Cornell, written in the words of his international family of fans. Poems, reminiscences, letters, expressions of love and grief, the overwhelming theme is one of gratitude - to the singer, the songwriter, the man. The individual pieces join together to form a unique tapestry demonstrating the profound influence Chris has had on so many lives around the world. Raw, candid emotion and words written from the heart create beauty out of collective grief. This is a tribute, a love letter, and a legacy combined. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, Text.

1st printing.

By Neil Zlozower. Foreword by David Lee Roth.

From the 1978 release of their debut record Van Halen through their multi-platinum album 1984, Van Halen indisputably ruled the world. With dynamic frontman David Lee Roth, revolutionary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, and the powerful rhythm section of Alex Van Halen on drums and Michael Anthony on bass, the original classic Van Halen line up sold millions of records, shook stadiums, and had fun doing it. Luckily, photographer Neil Zlozower was there to capture it all.

This visual history of Van Halen collects more than 250 live, session, candid, and backstage photos of the band along with testimony from the rock pantheon paying homage to Van Halen, including members of Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper, Slipknot, Def Leppard, KISS, Motley Crue, and many, many more!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

2nd and later printings.

By Neil Zlozower. Foreword by David Lee Roth.

From the 1978 release of their debut record Van Halen through their multi-platinum album 1984, Van Halen indisputably ruled the world. With dynamic frontman David Lee Roth, revolutionary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, and the powerful rhythm section of Alex Van Halen on drums and Michael Anthony on bass, the original classic Van Halen line up sold millions of records, shook stadiums, and had fun doing it. Luckily, photographer Neil Zlozower was there to capture it all.

This visual history of Van Halen collects more than 250 live, session, candid, and backstage photos of the band along with testimony from the rock pantheon paying homage to Van Halen, including members of Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper, Slipknot, Def Leppard, KISS, Motley Crue, and many, many more!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. By Simon Sheridan. All the singles, all the albums, all the tours, all the TV specials and movies... all the ABBA! For four decades ABBA - the combined talents of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad - has been a global music phenomenon, clocking up record sales of over 360 million. Unquestionably one of the most respected and recognisable brands in pop, Scandinavia's all-conquering musical export actually remained together for only ten years but the group's influence resonates as much today as it did in the 1970s. Thanks to the global success of the musical Mamma Mia!, ABBA's hit songs are cherished by millions of new admirers, but it is the original recordings which set the bench-mark for 20th century pop. The beautiful, cascading melodies and unmistakable harmonies of `Dancing Queen', `SOS', `Take a Chance on Me' and `The Winner Takes It All' have a unique power to inspire passion and devotion in equal measure. For the very first time The Complete ABBA compiles all of the Swedish supergroup's singles, albums, TV specials, tours and movies. Beginning with their 1972 debut single `People Need Love', the book chronicles the band's incredible story right through to Björn and Benny's triumphant Thank You for the Music tribute concert held in London in 2009, and beyond, to 2012, the bands 40th anniversary. This is all the ABBA you'll ever need! Softcover, 240 pages, Text (with 16 pages of full color and B&W photos). Cover price $17.95.

Signed and numbered by Don McLean - 1st printing. By Don McLean and Michael Cochran. This new deluxe coffee-table book is now available for a pre-publication price of $150. America's legendary singer-songwriter recounts the adventures of a lifetime, including the stories behind his songs "American Pie", "Vincent", "And I Love You So", and many other iconic songs that defined a generation. 382 pages, full color throughout, Don McLean tells his story in his own words, with hundreds of photographs of McLean at home and in concert all over the world. This is a large, heavy, 12"x9" hardcover which all Don McLean fans will enjoy. Each copy in this numbered edition of 1500 copies is signed personally by Don McLean. Low numbers are now available for immediate shipping. To see photos and text from DON MCLEAN-AMERICAN TROUBADOUR, go to the publisher's website russcochran.com Only 1500 copies are available worldwide, order now to get your copy. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 382 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $200.00.

1st printing. From their inception in 1971 through their smashingly successful 2007 album Long Road Out of Eden and the accompanying 2008-2010 international tour, The Eagles have seen it all and lived to tell about it. In Eagles, one of Americas top rock journalists delivers a comprehensive insider look at arguably the greatest American rock-and-roll band on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. From their origin and rise to fame, to the music, the recording sessions, the fights, the tours, the parties afterward and the hangovers that followed, Ben Fong-Torres covers it all backed by deft research, first-hand interviews, and a collection of fantastic photographs from some of the best rock photographers in the business.In the course of 40 years, the Eagles changed line-ups five times, split up twice, recorded seven highly successful albums, toured the world multiple times, released the top-selling rock album in American history, and sued each other. Their story is a uniquely American journey, and their legacy is assured for decades to come. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Philippe Chanoinat and Fabrice Le. Stepping into Sun Studios in 1954 Elvis Aaron Presley recorded his first single "That's All Right." Little did he know he would soon revolutionize music and culture worldwide. This graphic novel biography starts with the story of "The King's" humble beginnings in Mississippi, detailing, every step of the way, his meteoric rise to the stratosphere of stardom. It includes his service in the military, his extensive record as a Hollywood film star, his complicated family life, finally ending on the last days of the Hound Dog. Le Henanff's striking photo-quality painting reconstructs Elvis's life in a presentation that practically dances off the page! Hardcover, 9-in.x 11-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. From his early, crazy days as a founding member of Metallica, Dave Mustaine has seen and experienced everything in the world of rock n' roll. From his young triumphs and ignominious ouster from the band for his hard-partying ways to his later rule over Megadeth, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, Mustaine tells it all. Outrageously candid and in-your-face, this is classic rock memoir in the vein of Slash, Motley Crue: The Dirt, and Sound of the Beast—an insider's look at the loud and sordid world of heavy metal. Now with a new chapter - Dave Mustaine is the first to admit that he's bottomed out a few times in his dark and twisted speed metal version of a Dickensian life. Impoverished, transient childhood? Check. Abusive, alcoholic parent? Check. Mind-f**king religious weirdness (in his case the extremes of the Jehovah's Witnesses and satanism)? Check. Alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness? Check, check, Check. Soul-crushing professional and artistic setbacks? Check. Rehab? Check (seventeen times, give or take). Near-death experience? Check that one, too. James Hetfield, with whom many years ago Mustaine founded a band known as Metallica, once observed, with some incredulity, that Mustaine must have been born with a horseshoe up his ass. That's how lucky he is to be pulling breath after so many close calls. But here's the thing about having a horseshoe lodged in your rectum: It also hurts like hell. And you never forget it's there. Mustaine has battled it all to achieve dizzying heights. From the early, heady days of Metallica, being unceremoniously let go only to become a world-famous rock star—founder, front man, singer, songwriter, and guitarist (and de facto CEO) for Megadeth, one of the most popular bands in heavy metal—Mustaine's story will inspire, stun, and terrify. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 370 pages, B&W (with 8 pages of full color photos). Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. By Nick Thomas. As the definitive biography of American-bred rocker Tom Petty, this book examines his extensive music career, his personal life and his many public battles. After a momentary but pivotal encounter with Elvis Presley at age 10, Tom Petty felt destined to pursue a career in rock and roll. Raised on a steady diet of Elvis and the Beatles, Petty left the safe confines of Gainesville in 1974 and headed for Los Angeles. Although Petty fared poorly with his early group Mudcrutch, he later formed the Heartbreakers. But with his career taking various twists and turns, Petty also thrived as a solo artist, a cofounder of the rock supergroup the Traveling Wilburys and a member of the reformed Mudcrutch. Along the way, Petty was forced to battle his own record company in court, nearly lost his life in a house fire, spent two years as a recluse after a painful divorce and became best friends with a former Beatle, George Harrison. As a prolific singer and songwriter, Tom Petty has remained at the top of his game for four decades with timeless rock anthems such as "Breakdown," "Refugee" and "I Won't Back Down." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 292 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. Written by Jim McCarthy. Art and cover by Steve Parkhouse. England's original punks explode from the pages with the same disrespect for authority that had the British establishment up in arms during the Queen's 25th anniversary jubilee. And no one would have enjoyed this take on the Sex Pistols more than the tale's real casualty, Sid Vicious, who devoured comics almost as much as he did the destructive stuff. Thanks to Steve Parkhouse's wonderfully vivid illustrations and Jim McCarthy's clever distillation of the script that rewrote rock 'n' roll and much else besides, the Pistols' story returns to the rough and tumble of the comic strip from which it derived so much of its initial inspiration. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. By Karl Stock. The influence of the comic book has never been greater, from movies to streaming and beyond, but the journey comics took from little-regarded kids' magazines to literary prize-winning books and global franchises turned on a highly unusual group of writers and artists. Few would have expected a small gathering of British comic book fans and creators in the early 'seventies to be a global cultural pivot-point, but this was the start of a disparate movement of punks, dropouts and disaffected youths who reinvented a medium and became the imaginative heart of a global success story. Based on years of interviews with a generation of leading writers, artists and editors, Karl Stock reveals the true story of the wild times, passion and determination that helped, hindered and saw the reinvention of comics. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 500 pages, B&W. Cover price $32.99.

1st printing.

Written by Chris Miskiewicz. Art and cove rby Michael Shelfer.

Legends have to start somewhere...

Witness the King of Rock 'n' Roll's humble beginnings in Memphis as a young artist struggling to define his voice and break into the music industry. From the history-making Sun Studio to television sets across the nation, the trials and tribulations of Elvis Aaron Presley are explored in graphic detail by authors Chris Miskiewicz (Grateful Dead: Origins) and Marvel Comics artist Michael Shelfer.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Written by Dee Snider and Frank Marraffino. Art by Steve Kurth. Cover by Erik Rodriguez and Josh Bernstein. Dee Snider and Z2 Comics have teamed up to bring you Dee Snider: HE'S NOT GONNA TAKE IT, the true story of the one-man-revolution that helped save free speech. The name of Dee Snider is synonymous with the battle for freedom of expression in the arts. This new graphic novel will follow the impact of it throughout Dees life. From a childhood where he was frequently silenced, through the early efforts to stifle his bands music, to the open warfare of the PMRC hearings in Washington DC, and his current efforts on social media, HES NOT GONNA TAKE IT tells the story of why free speech is so important to this man who has fought for it. Even when it endangered everything that was important to him. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

Written by Gianluca MacOni and Mattia Colombara. Art and cover by Gianluca MacOni. Translated by Micol Beltramini.

Hendrix: Electric Requiem explores the life, career and music of a true rock n' roll god--Grammy-award winning musician Jimi Hendrix---who Rolling Stone ranked #1 on their Greatest Guitarists of All Time!

A compelling trip into the mind and world of Jimi Hendrix.

Electric Requiem is an exhilarating ride, from Jimi's difficult beginnings in the South, plagued by racism, through his global stardom and triumph at Woodstock, and the excessive lifestyle of a rockstar. A rockstar who, even with all his experiences, never forgot where he came from. Skillfully illustrated by artist Gianluca Maconi, this gripping tale of music, personal demons and thirst for glory is a must-have for any Jimi Hendrix fan. Includes bonus material on Hendrix's life.

Continues Ablaze's bio-graphic novel series of historical individuals and events.

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.95

1st printing. 40 years have passed since the release of Piece of Mind. More than an album, it was a thunderous statement of intent by a band whose meteoric rise from the East End of London would propel them to the world stage, thrusting them into the realms of legend. This commemorative tome, containing comics, art, and remembrances from acclaimed writers, artists, musicians and storytellers, is a powerful celebration of the unparalleled vision which inspired them-the living legend that is Iron Maiden. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

Comics' biggest talents come together to form an exciting all woman team of creators and bring you stories to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Joan Jett's seminal albums!

Bad Reputation and I Love Rock 'n' Roll hit audiences like an atom bomb, defining a sound that became a soundtrack that would span generations. Now, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of these seminal albums, an unparalleled team of women creators bring these songs to life as 20 stories.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Written by Nicolas Finet. Art and cover by Christopher.

How did a very young messed up woman, a drug addict filled with doubt, become in a few years a planetary icon of rock music?

Janis Joplin went from the shadows to the blinding light of fame in only four records (the last one issued a month and a half after her tragic death). Thanks to a worldwide movement of emancipation which would consecrate for a long time the ideals and modes of alternative lifestyles from counterculture to the flower power generation, Janis, the ugly duckling, gave free rein to her impulses.

Joplin left for San Francisco, the epicenter of cultural innovation, where she lived a freedom of which she would hardly have dared to dream, abandoning herself to all impulses, overcoming without hesitation all the taboos of the time: bisexuality, alcohol, drugs, doing so not only with delight, but with the taste for excess which came naturally from her spontaneous character.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Written by Jim McCarthy. Art and cover by Brian Williamson.

By far the most successful of thrash metal's original big four, incredibly Metallica have now been performing for over twenty years.

Beginning with their initial underground success, Metallica: The Graphic Novel takes in all the highs (the amazing success of The Black Album, the nine Grammys, the over 100 million albums sold worldwide), the tragic lows (Cliff Burton's death in a bus crash, the rehab for alcohol and substance abuse), and the controversies (the Napster lawsuit).

Throughout, Brian Willamson's stunning artwork and Jim McCarthy's incisive script perfectly capture the rollercoaster tale of the Metallica story.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Dave Chisholm. Foreword by Erin Davis. With narration adapted from Miles Davis' own words and an innovative visual style that shifts to reflect Davis' constant musical changes, this 150-page graphic novel follows Davis through four decades of musical innovation, all centered around his quest to find a mysterious sound he heard on a moonlit country road as a child. Meticulously researched and expertly crafted by writer/artist Dave Chisholm-a doctorate holder in jazz trumpet from the Eastman School of Music-Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound deftly explores the often volatile journey of Miles Davis and his world-renowned music. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

Written by David Calcano and Mark Irwin. Art by Lindsay Lee, Juan Riera, Alberto Belandria, and Jorge Mansilla. Foreword by Bob Halford (Judas Priest).

Motörhead: The Rise of the Loudest Band in the World tells the legendary story of Motörhead's frontman Lemmy Kilmister and the band's meteoric rise to becoming one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

From Lemmy's early days working at a riding school in the English countryside to the recording of the band's iconic album and first major international success, Ace of Spades, this Motörhead graphic novel chronicles the extraordinary story of the famous frontman's incredible journey as the leader of the "loudest band in the world."

Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Revised and Updated Edition - 1st printing.

By Martin Clarke.

In this biography Martin Clarke investigates one of the most popular and influential bands of our time and paints a detailed portrait of its enigmatic leader, Eddie Vedder.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by David Calcano and Lindsay Lee. Art by Juan Riera and Ittai Manero.

RUSH, the well-known Canadian power trio, is one of the most influential rock bands of all-time, with more than 40 million records sold worldwide. This epic, fully authorized graphic novel chronicles the birth of Rush's classic album A Farewell to Kings. Relive the trials and triumphs alongside Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart as they create the masterpiece of progressive rock that gave birth to "Closer to the Heart" and the majestic "Xanadu." The book features artwork and storytelling from Fantoons, with new input from Alex Lifeson (Rush guitar player) and Terry Brown (the producer of the album).

Softcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Written by T. j. Kirsch. Art by Adam Walmsley, Coskun Kuzgun, Jeremy Massie, Havard S. Johansen, Jesse Lonergan, Jason Pittman, T.J. Kirsch, and J. T. Yost.

Country music icon Willie Nelson is recognized all over the world for his music, philanthropy, and unmistakable look. Since he was a child in Hill County, Texas, he has been writing and performing for adoring crowds, determined to take his unique sound and voice to the people even before he was a household name. There have been tragedies, missteps, IRS troubles, good times and bad along the way, but Willie continues to shine his positive outlook and project his humble voice out into the world.

In this graphic novel biography, all the chapters represent a different era of his life and struggles, each illustrated by a unique indie comics talent.

Hardcover, 88 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Photography by Terry O'Neill. Captions by Terence Pepper and Grace Lee. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Please Please Me, the Beatles' first studio album, with rare and never-before-seen photographs of the Fab Four by legendary British photographer Terry O'Neill from their early days in Liverpool through their prolific solo careers. This one-of-a-kind book also features exclusive interviews and profiles of the band, as well as commentary from O'Neill and notes and annotations from renowned art curator Terrence Pepper. The Beatles By Terry O'Neill includes hundreds of gorgeous photographs-many of them previously thought to be lost or never before seen-from their earliest recording sessions and backstage shots to portraits of the Fab Four at the height of Beatlemania. Whether feeling like you're backstage at one of their first stadium concerts to being a guest of Paul playing piano at Ringo's wedding or part of the photography team from a 1991 portrait session with George Harrison, this collection of spectacular photography is a treasure trove for any Beatles fan. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

Written by Lamy Thierry and Nicolas Finet.

From David Jones to David Bowie and from Space Oddity to Black Star, discover the fate of an artist with a thousand faces. He is one of the most influential and creative artists of the 20th century. He explored a thousand styles and crossed the ages with splendor. His loss leaves an immense void... to fill it, discover his incredible destiny in this comics biography.

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Written by Thomas Mauceri. Art and cover by Seb Piquet. CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP! DISCOVER THE GODFATHER OF RAP! Singer, poet and writer; considered to be the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron is a myth and legend in the Afro-American music scene. Through his personal experiences, Thomas Maucéri discovers the life of this genius, alongside the complex past and present of the America that Scott-Heron lived in. Hardcover, 138 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Stephen B Armstrong. I Want You Around: The Ramones and the Making of Rock 'n' Roll High School provides readers with a detailed production history of this beloved film that draws upon extensive interviews the author has conducted with many of the people who contributed to its creation, including director Allan Arkush, uncredited co-director Joe Dante, screenwriter Joseph McBride, producer Michael Finnell, the Ramones' tour manager, Monte A. Melnick, and Roger Corman. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text. Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Written by Tony Lourenco. Art by Joel Alessandra, Ceheu, Christopher, Samir Dahmani, Anne Defreville, Samuel Figuiere, Baudouin Forget, Noemie Honein, Kongkee, Yvan Ojo, Christelle Pecout, Barrack Rima, Toru Terada, Leah Touitou, Martin Trystram, Yunbo. Cover by Christopher. Text Chapters by Nicolas Finet. Translated by Montana Kane. Prince Rogers Nelson, aka Prince, was a complete artist, all at once author, composer, performer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. A real showman on stage, songs like "1999" and " Purple Rain" made him an international star. With his tormented life, sulfurous relationships, sex and drugs, he was above all a genius artist with a very distinctive original style who sold more than 80 million records around the world. Here is his extraordinary destiny in a mix of colorfully illustrated articles and comics! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.