John Lennon: Life is What Happens

John Lennon: Life is What Happens by John Borack, Published by KP Books
RRP: $29.99, ISBN: 9781440213915, Paperback, 256 pages

This book celebrates the life and times of one of the most influential musicians in pop music, as fans mark the 30th anniversary of his passing on Dec. 8, 2010, not somberly, but with a visual feast of photos, memorabilia and quotes from both the Beatles years and his solo work. 

The book features rare images of Lennon throughout his career, juxtaposed by the myriad pop-culture memorabilia that was created from the height of Beatlemania to the late 1970s and the Plastic Ono Band. It contains dozens of quotes by and about Lennon, and features personal reminiscences from fans and celebrities recalling Lennon's impact on their lives and where they were when they heard of his death.

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Star Guitars: 101 Guitars that Changed the World

"Lucille", "Blackie", "First Wife", "Pearly Gates".*

What do all these names have in common?

RRP: 49.99, Hardback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9780760338216
Published by Voyageur Press

Only the fact that they were owned and played by some of the best guitarists the world has ever seen!

Guitar expert Dave Hunter highlights 101 of the most iconic guitars in music history in Star Guitars: 101 Guitars that Changed the World. With a forword by Billy F Gibbons, this is one book that you will definitely want to get your hands on.

While other guitar histories look at the rank and file models, this book is unique in profiling the actual "star guitars".

Featuring guitars from all genres of popular music, this unique tome also details how the stars modified their guitars, thus explaining how amateurs can recreate those famous sounds.

If you don't get your guitar lover anything else this Christmas, make sure you get them Star Guitars: 101 Guitars that Changed the World. 

It's so good it almost comes with a guarantee to make them happy! And, it's available NOW!

*"Lucille" was owned by BB King, "Blackie" was owned by Eric Clapton, "First Wife" was Stevie Ray Vaughn's guitar and "Pearly Gates" belonged to the one and only Billy F Gibbons.

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Going Gaga! Lady Gaga that is!

Finally, a book that's as eye-catching, over-the-top and fabulous as the Lady herself!

RRP: $34.99, Hardback, 160 pages
ISBN: 9781402780592
Published by Sterling Publishing

The Grammy Award-winning Lady Gaga has taken the world by storm, setting sales records and becoming a style icon.

This lavish volume examines the Lady's history and phenomenal rise, her music and videos, and her unique look and chameleon-like nature. Chock-full of photographs that capture Gaga from childhood throughout stardom, it also includes images of those who have influenced her style and an appraisal pf her place in the pantheon of performance artists. 

Gaga is a must-have for the millions who love this very special performer and celebrity.

Gaga by Johnny Morgan is in stock and available NOW! 

What are you waiting for???

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The Eagles

The Eagles are coming to Australia, and what better way to celebrate than by getting your hands on a copy of The Eagles: An American Band. 

RRP: $39.99, Hardback, 288 pages
ISBN: 9781402777127
Published by Sterling Publishing

Written by Andrew Vaughn, this is the ultimate gift for any fan of the Eagles.

With a powerful determination to do whatever it took to make it big in the music industry, but still remain creative, the Eagles would go on to become one of the most successful American bands while creating the consummate soundtrack of the laid back 1970's.

This gorgeous volume traces the history of the group from the late 1960's through to the present. Capturing the albums, the tours, the fights, the triumphs, the awards and the remarkable freezing over of hell (otherwise know as their 1994 reunion tour), The Eagles offers a truly unique look at how the group exported the Southern California lifestyle to every corner of the world.

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Picture This: Debbie Harry & Blondie

Picture This:
Debbie Harry & Blondie
by Mick Rock with Foreword by Debbie Harry!

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 224 pages
ISBN: 9780956494207
Published by Palazzo


A startling and energetic record of the band that spawned power pop at the peak of their success. It explores in depth, both visually and verbally, the unique natural charm and charisma of Debbie’s "Punk Marilyn Monroe" persona in its prime and her successful reinvention of that persona for Blondie's glorious comeback of recent years. Mick Rock provides a vivid, memorable account of his larger-than-life adventures behind the camera.

Revealing, like no other book, just what made Debbie Harry and Blondie so distinctive, this book is a delight for any fan of rock culture imagery, and an exciting tribute to America's pre-eminent "pop/punk" band.

Make sure you get your hands on a copy of this fantastic book in time for their tour in December.

Picture This is available from all good bookstores and online stores.

If you live in Brisbane and would like a chance to WIN a copy of Picture This, AC/DC: High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll or other cool music books, head to Triple M and fill in your details.

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It's an Age Old Question - The Beatles VS The Rolling Stones

RRP: $49.99, Hardback, 208 pg,
ISBN: 9780760338131
Published by Voyageur Press

Do you love the beats of the Beatles? Or you do you have a thing for the sounds of the Stones?

Ever since the sounds of these two bands first hit music lovers ears, the question has been asked...

Which band is the greatest ever?

Illustrated throughout with photography and memorabilia, two of the world's pre-eminent music journalists, Jim Derogatis and Greg Kot, debate one of the greatest rock 'n' roll rivalries of all time.

More than two dozen topics of debate are addressed, with cases being made both for the lads from Liverpool and rock's proto-bad-boys.

The Beatles VS The Rolling Stones covers everything from the Cavern and Crawdaddy clubs through head-to-head comparisons of specific albums (eg. Exile or the White Album?), members roles within the bands, the Svengali-like managers, influential producers, musical influences and more.

This is the book that dares to confront the topics over which fans have agonized for years.

So whether you're batty for the Beatles or smitten with the Stones, this book is a must-have for fans of either band.

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Raw Power: Iggy & The Stooges

Raw Power:
Iggy & The Stooges
by Mick Rock

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 224 pages
ISBN: 9780956494214
Published by Palazzo

Iggy & The Stooges had come to London to record their seminal punk masterpiece Raw Power with David Bowie as executive producer. Mick Rock was on hand to shoot the cover. The uncompromising images that emerged from that one unforgettable session, at London's Scala Theatre, have now passed into rock history and are presented here in all their gritty glory - the first stirrings of punk, rock history being made right in front of the lens. 

Over 30 years later comes this superb collection of more than 200 of those photographs, in colour and black and white, with a foreword by Iggy himself, and an interview with the subject conducted by the photographer in 1972. 

Published in a new, small format edition to coincide with Iggy & The Stooges' performance of Raw Power for All Tomorrow's Parties in New York, in September 2010, this is a must-have book for all punk enthusiasts.

Also Available - 

The Encyclopedia of Punk - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781402779374

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The Encyclopedia of Punk

The Encyclopedia of Punk
by Brian Cogan

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 400 pages
ISBN: 9781402779374
Published by Sterling Publishing

When people think of punk they often think of outrageous fashion and iconic bands like The Ramones and the Sex Pistols. But the reality of punk stretches over three decades and numerous countries, with a history as rich and varied as it is shocking and daring. 

With this lavishly illustrated and authoritative A-Z guide, Brian Cogan leads readers through the fiery history of a furious, rebellious, contradictory and boundary-redefining musical genre and cultural movement that remains as massively influential as it is wildly misunderstood. 

As The Encyclopedia of Punk clearly proves, punk music and culture has produced a rich trove of material, above and beyond the hundreds of bands, from books and films to incendiary political movements.

Also Available - 

The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal - RRP: $34.99 - ISBN: 9780760742181

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Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin

Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin
The Illustrated History of the Heaviest Band of All Time
by John Bream

RRP: $24.99, Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN: 9780760339558
Published by Voyageur Press

Glorious concert and behind-the-scenes photography from some of the top names in rock photography covers the band from their first 1968 show as Led Zeppelin through to their 2007 reunion. 

Also included are more than 200 rare concert posters, backstage passes, tickets, LPs and singles, T-shirts, buttons, and more from the United States, UK, Canada, Germany, France, and Japan, all comprising a book as epic as the band it honours.

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