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B40639 – Genesis Publications Ringo Starr Photograph Collector’s Edition Book (UK)
£500.00Add to basketFrom behind the drums to behind the lens, Ringo Starr opens his archives to share more than 250 rare and unseen photographs, with mementos and memories from his childhood, The Beatles and beyond. Hundreds of unseen images, taken by Ringo and from his personal collection, come together for the first time in the photo album of his life. Join him on his travels from Pwllheli to Delhi, obscurity to superstardom, in his photographic memoir. Ringo’s photography documents his adventures across the decades, with early archival material, beautiful black and white photographs, psychedelic special effects, stunning colour shots and polaroids. He recounts his life story with honesty and hilarity in an original manuscript of over 15,000 words. Hear about his adventures, mishaps, music and movies, with his Beatles bandmates, family and an All-Starr cast of friends. The book is half-bound in Italian leather and housed in an archival case. The book pages are edged in gold foil. This is No. 1326 of 2150 limited edition collector’s copies, each hand-signed by Ringo Starr. The top left corner of the bottom of the box has split, otherwise the condition is very good plus. The condition of the book is excellent.
B40635 – Genesis Publications John Lennon Sometime In New York City Deluxe Edition Book (UK)
£375.00Add to basket‘Sometime In New York City’ is a tale of two people and one city: the romance of John and Yoko set against the vibrant backdrop of New York. The complete story is told in the words of Yoko Ono, Bob Gruen and John Lennon himself, and through the intimate photographs – mostly in full colour and previously unpublished – selected from the archive of Bob Gruen. Each copy is made with 200gsm matt art paper with trace overlays. The book is uniquely bound in black leather with aluminium boards, silk-screened with images of John Lennon, and silver page edging. The book comes in a black cardboard sleeve and is housed in a solander box which is silk-screened in full colour with a metal title-plate. This is No. 1899 of 3500 limited edition deluxe copies, each hand signed by Bob Gruen and Yoko Ono. The glue has become unstuck on the inner slipcase. The condition of the box and book is excellent.
B40634 – Genesis Publications Hamburg Days Collector’s Edition Book (UK)
£350.00Add to basketA signed, two-volume, limited edition box set, ‘Hamburg Days’ presents The Beatles as seen through the photographs of Astrid Kirchherr and the art of Klaus Voormann – with a foreword by George Harrison. Hamburg Days is Voormann and Kirchherr’s memoir of the days they spent with The Beatles in 1960-63. Few can say they were the first to hear The Beatles play live in the basement of the Kaiserkeller. In Hamburg’s nightclubs small audiences rocked to The Beatles’ raw sound long before it blazed a trail across the world. An array of newly-commissioned artworks and recollections – over 80,000 words and more than 250 photographs, watercolours, drawings and paintings – bring to life the years when Kirchherr, Voormann and the young Liverpool lads first met in Germany. When not in the clubs, they would eat together in favourite haunts, engage in conversation, roam the streets through the early hours, and travel together, to the North Sea and later, Tenerife. In his foreword George Harrison tells what made these formative years so special: a time Astrid photographed, producing an archive of unsurpassed images of The Beatles seen here in its entirety. Volume 1 contains 228 pages of Klaus and Astrid’s story alongside the complete collection of Astrid’s Hamburg photographs. Volume 2 contains 72 pages bearing reproductions of the Hamburg Days painting and associated artwork. The books are printed on 200gsm matt art paper, with trace-paper leaves and coloured wraps. Both are quarter bound in cloth with lithographed front and read boards. They are housed in a lithographed solander box complete with metal name plate. This is No. 1452 of 2250 limited edition collector’s copies, each signed by Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. The corner has split on the right hand side of the top of the box and there is some damage to the top left corner. The condition of the box is very good minus. The condition of the books is excellent.
B40440 – Genesis Publications Eric Clapton 24 Nights Book (UK)
£995.00Add to basket24 Nights is a limited edition book and CD box set commemorating a record 24-nights of performances by Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall in 1991. The book is a unique collaboration between Eric Clapton, Peter Blake, Derek Taylor and Genesis Publications. Quarter bound in bonded leather and housed in a solander box, it is accompanied by a 64-page volume of commentary by Derek Taylor, a 2CD set of live recordings including 3 exclusive tracks, four guitar picks, a back-stage laminate pass and a guitar string. This is No. 1974 of 3500 copies, each hand signed by Eric Clapton and Peter Blake. There are some indentations to the front of the box and light markings on the back, the condition is very good plus. The condition of the additional items and book is near mint.
B40358 – Genesis Publications A Thousand Things Collector’s Edition Book (UK)
£550.00Add to basketA Thousand Things is the visual history of one of Britain’s greatest, most loved songwriters and a true British icon, Paul Weller. Paul was instrumental in choosing the photographs that tell the story of an amazing 30-year recording career, from the earliest days of The Jam – with schoolfriend Steve Brookes on guitar – through the new modernism of The Style Council to his eight incredible solo albums. The book is quarter bound in black leather and comes housed in a solander box. This is No. 1070 of 1650 collector’s edition copies, each hand signed by Paul Weller. Also included is a 12” vinyl which typically accompanied the deluxe edition. The condition of the box and book is near mint.
B40357 – Genesis Publications Moonage Daydream Collector Edition Book (UK)
£1,250.00Add to basketDavid Bowie’s first ever book. His sharp, often humorous text discusses the origins of the Ziggy Stardust stage persona, comments on Mick Rock’s photographs and gives unprecedented insight into Ziggy’s stratospheric two-year career. The 346 page book is printed on 14 paper stocks including clear acetate, trace leaves and a variety of colours and textures. It is quarter bound in blue leather with a photograph foiled on the front and rear and gold/silver blocking. The book is housed in a solander box bearing the clothing pattern on the outfit worn by David on the cover of his ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust’ album. This is No. 1746 of 2150 collector edition copies, each signed by David Bowie and Mick Rock. There is some markings to the base of the box with some marking and very slight peeling to the sticker on the front of the box. The condition of the box is very good. The condition of the book is excellent.
B40210 – Genesis Publications George Harrison Live In Japan Book (UK)
£1,250.00Add to basket‘Live In Japan’ is a large format, full colour book featuring almost 500 previously unpublished photographs. The foreword by Eric Clapton explains how George was persuaded to return to touring after a break of 17 years. The first (and longest) chapter is written by George himself and details his thoughts and feelings on taking to the road after such a long absence. It includes George’s personal recollections of the tour and memories of times on the road with The Beatles. Subsequent chapters are written by each member of Eric Clapton’s band and reveal private moments behind the scenes, during sound checks, on stage and in transit. The final chapter by John Harris (who engineered the ‘Live In Japan’ CD) provides a revealing account of working with George Harrison in the studio. The book also includes a full itinerary of the tour. ‘Live In Japan’ includes a double CD with original artwork and a total of 19 live tracks. A souvenir pack containing a laminated ‘After Show’ pass and Eric’s and George’s guitar picks accompanies this volume. The book is bound in black leather with gold and red tooling and gilt-edged pages. This is No. 1207 of 3500 limited edition copies, each of which is signed by George Harrison. There are some indentations to the top and bottom left corners of the slip case, the condition is very good. The condition of the CDs and additional items is excellent. There is a tear to the inside page and almost all of the front cover and spine has become separated, the condition is very good minus.
B40209 – Genesis Publications Eric Clapton 24 Nights Book (UK)
£995.00Add to basket24 Nights is a limited edition book and CD box set commemorating a record 24-nights of performances by Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall in 1991. The book is a unique collaboration between Eric Clapton, Peter Blake, Derek Taylor and Genesis Publications. Quarter bound in bonded leather and housed in a solander box, it is accompanied by a 64-page volume of commentary by Derek Taylor, a 2CD set of live recordings including 3 exclusive tracks, four guitar picks, a back-stage laminate pass and a guitar string. This is No. 2649 of 3500 copies, each hand signed by Eric Clapton and Peter Blake. There is some damage to the bottom corner and some markings to the box, the condition is very good minus. The condition of the CDs and additional items are excellent to mint. The condition of the books is excellent.
B39676 – Genesis Publications George Harrison I Me Mine Book Dark Brown Cover (UK)
£3,000.00Add to basketI Me Mine was published in 1980, the culmination of several years of work. It contains 83 of George’s song lyrics printed in superb facsimile with the story behind each one in the composer’s words. The book was originally available in 28 colours, this copy is bound in dark brown. This is No. 1375 of 2000 limited edition copies, each hand signed by George Harrison. The slipcase measures 18.5cm x 26cm x 5.25cm (7.2 inches x 10.2 inches x 2 inches). The condition of the slip case is excellent. The condition of the book is very good.
B39675 – Genesis Publications Postcards From The Boys Collector’s Edition Book (UK)
£650.00Add to basketThis collector’s edition book features the reproduction of 53 postcards sent by George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney to Ringo Starr. The superb facsimile reproductions of the cards, complete with occasional drawing, depict the spontaneous wit and art of The Beatles. The messages sent with love and kindness give insight into the unique bond which existed between the members of the Fab Four. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented with a revealing text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments of his life. The book is bound in brown nubuk and housed in an aluminium faced post-box style solander box. The two sides of each facsimile postcard are carefully pasted into every book to the extent that there are 108 individual pieces of paper pasted into every single copy. The text is printed in silver onto heavyweight black paper to create a true postcard album. Each copy has a stamp glued onto the title page. This stamp will have been selected from the hundreds of stamps from around the world, specially purchased for this edition, therefore no two copies of ‘Postcards From The Boys’ are the same. This is No. 2111 of 2500 limited edition copies which have each been hand-signed by Ringo Starr. There are some patches on the book cover where the nubuk has peeled away or stuck to the inside of the box. The condition of the book cover is very good minus. The condition of the pages and contents are very good plus. The condition of the aluminium box is very good plus.
B39642 – Genesis Publications Exile: The Making Of Exile On Main St. Collector’s Edition Book (UK)
£1,650.00Add to basketWithin a single signed leather-bound book, Exile publishes in full the exceptional photographs of French rock photographer Dominique Tarlé taken during his stay with Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg at Villa Nellcôte during the summer of 1971. This beautiful collection of images ranks amongst the finest and most revealing ever taken of the Rolling Stones or of any rock band. Remarkably, as a body of work the photography remained unpublished for over thirty years. As the complete record of Tarlé’s work and one of Genesis’s most prized editions, EXILE remains a highly sought after book across the world. The book includes contributions by Keith Richards, Anita Pallenberg, Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor amongst others. The book is quarter bound in leather with gilt page edges and inlaid label on the front cover. It comes in a full colour photo-montage slipcase. This is No. 284 of 1740 collector’s edition copies, each hand signed by Dominique Tarlé. There are some small sections of wear to the corners on both the front and back, this is more than likely due to the book being housed on a bookcase, otherwise the condition is excellent. The condition of the book is near mint.
B39640 – Genesis Publications Psychedelic Renegades Collector’s Edition Book (UK)
£500.00Add to basketPink Floyd’s founder member, original frontman and primary songwriter, Syd Barrett met photographer Mick Rock in Cambridge in the mid-sixties. Their friendship flourished and the subsequently lived and worked together producing iconic portraits for which the pair will forever be associated. Psychedelic Renegades contains these photographs of the legendary music icon taken by Rock amongst others which have never seen before. Rock’s memories, along with recollections from artist and Barrett’s close friend, Duggie Fields, illuminate the work. Until this book was produced many of the portraits and observational images remained unprinted from Rock’s own negative archive. The book is quarter bound in orange leather and turquoise binding cloth blocked with gold lettering. It is housed in a slipcase screen printed with images of Syd printed on the front and back. This is No. 836 of 950limited edition collector’s copies, each hand signed by Mick Rock. The book comes with the original mailing box. The condition of the slipcase is near mint. The condition of the book is mint.