by Neil Zlozower, with a foreword by David Lee Roth
Chronicle Books | 978-0-8118-6304-9
From Van Halen’s eponymous 1978 debut through their colossal 1984 album (both selling over 10 million copies), the band rewrote all the rules. Nobody rocked—or partied—harder.
Photographer Neil Zlozower first met the band in 1978, worked with them again on Van Halen II, and soon became their friend, hanging out in L.A. and hitting the road on tour with them.
Van Halen: A Visual History 1978-1984 collects over 250 backstage, candid, and full rock-out photos of the all-powerful, spandexed, high-kicking, guitar blazing, stadium-shaking, original Van Halen lineup.
Accompanying Zlozower’s amazing photos are an introduction about his wild ride with Van Halen, a foreword by David Lee Roth, and testimony from the rock pantheon paying homage to the band, including members of Led Zeppelin, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, KISS, Motley Crüe, and more.
by Tom Petty | Chronicle Books | 978-0-8118-6201-1
For more than 30 years Tom Petty has been writing and performing hit songs and rock and roll classics. He has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and his music has been the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people who grew up in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
This celebratory, personal volume includes hundreds of photographs, many never before published, as well as a selection of souvenirs and keepsakes from Petty’s personal archives, all of which help to illustrate the songwriter’s own description of his amazing life and career. Alongside the images is text that draws on personal tributes from artists and rock luminaries close to Petty, including Cameron Crowe, Johnny Depp and Stevie Nicks, and Petty’s own personal recollections from new interviews that have never before been published.
by James Henke | Chronicle Books | 978-0-8118-5799-4
Featuring a collection of rare photographs from the Morrison estate, exclusive interviews with surviving family and Doors members, and audio of a previously unreleased poem, The Jim Morrison Scrapbook offers a fresh look at the legendary rock star and poet.
The exclusive 60-minute CD includes five minutes of unreleased spoken-word poetry from Morrison. Removable mementos and personal documents detail Morrison’s life, from handwritten lyrics and poetry to his last will.
by Autumn de Wilde
with a foreword by Beck Hansen and Chris Walla
Chronicle Books | 978-0-8118-5799-4
Including a CD of unreleased live acoustic performances, 200 photos and revealing conversations with Smith’s surviving friends, family and fellow musicians, Elliott Smith is the only book on the beloved and troubled singer/songwriter by those who knew him well. Written by a close friend, it is authorized by Smith’s family.
A major indie-rock cult figure when he died, Smith’s Beatlesque pop songs have left a deep mark on a generation of fans and musicians. His music in the film Good Will Hunting was nominated for an Oscar. His six albums have sold over a million copies worldwide and counting.
Musicians Beck Hansen and Chris Walla write the foreword, while interviews range from members of the bands Death Cab for Cutie and Nada Surf to Smith’s roommate, his girlfriend and his manager. Accompanying these personal conversations are handwritten song lyrics and ephemera.
edited by Molly Monjauze and Staci Robinson
Chronicle Books | 978-1-932855-76-0
Ten years after his tragic, untimely death, Tupac Shakur remains just as—if not more—popular with fans. He is among the top 40 best-selling artists ever and the best-selling rap artist, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. His six posthumous albums have all gone platinum.
Tupac Remembered is an intimate collection of personal snapshots and memories from those who knew him best: from the Blank Panthers he grew up with to Quincy Jones, from his close-knit family to those affected by his legacy. Interviews from influential people include rappers Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent.
by Dennis King | Chronicle Books | 978-0-8118-6134-2
Filled with classic modern poster art from the original Art of Modern Rock plus 25 percent new material, Art of Modern Rock Mini #1: A–Z comes in a small, giftable package with a witty and easily accessible alphabet book format. All the key artists and studios are here, from Mark Arminski to Alison Zawacki, as well as poster genres and top bands.
Art of Modern Rock contained over 1,500 pieces of artwork, a treasure trove of good stuff that was just waiting to be mined and repackaged into a new, more accessible format. With its additional new art, this mini spin-off is a must-have for the thousands who loved the mammoth Art of Modern Rock. The cheeky format and compact size will also appeal to the legions of younger, more hipster rock fans as well as art and design aficionados, poster collectors in general and new enthusiasts for the most enduring visual artifact of current music—the rock poster.
