After three decades of wild dedication, this official authorized biography provides Kiss fans their first real look inside one of rock and roll's most extraordinary bands.

KISS: Behind the Mask - Official Authorized Biography

Leaf, David

Sharp, Ken

Humor & Entertainment

Grand Central Publishing

Now everything is finally revealed about one of rock music's most outrageous and enduring phenomena. In this definitive, official authorized biography, authors David Leaf and Ken Sharp were given full, unprecedented access to Kiss and their inner circle. Hear the true, uncensored stories from Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing Demon; Paul Stanley, the acrobatic Starchild; Ace Frehley, the axe-slinging Spaceman; and Peter Criss, the levitating Catman drummer. Chronicling the group's amazing story, this one-of-a-kind book also offers interviews with some of the biggest stars in rock music, including Pete Townshend, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Ozzy Osbourne, and many others. The only book that truly captures the inimitable and exuberant spirit of the fiery foursome who gave America its second national anthem, "Rock and Roll All Nite," Kiss: Behind the Mask is a must-have for the band's legion of Kiss Army acolytes. * Dozens of never-before-seen photos * The band's story, told in their own words * Exclusive album-by-album, song-by-song commentary * In unique interviews, today's rock superstars tell why they love Kiss.

KISS: Behind the Mask - The Official Authorized Biography

The Beach Boys and the California Myth

An exceptional, fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Remainder stripe to block edge, otherwise remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 192 pages; A remarkable look at the career of the California rock band. Copiously illustrated. Subjects: Beach Boys. Rock musicians--California--Biography.

Grosset and Dunlap, 1978

This book was one of the first Beach Boys bios to be published. Leaf is a fanatical Beach Boys expert, friend of the band to this day, and a frequent consultant on BB-related projects. His writing is not critical, but it is factual, and he tells the story well, illustrated with hundreds of vintage photos (reproduced from magazines, for the most part, so the quality is as dubious as the obscurity of the material is welcome). - squishy66, Amazon review

Beach Boys

Arts & Photography

Music

Putnam Pub. Group

Chiefly a compilation of more than 45 years of Interviews by Harvey Kubernik with musicians, filmmakers, and others in fields related to making rock, pop, soul, and blues full -length documentaries, of outdoor festivals, events and movie soundtracks, generously illustrated with photos, artifacts, graphics and memorabilia.

DOCS THAT ROCK, MUSIC THAT MATTERS

Kubernik, Harvey

Kubernik, Harvey Robert

Pike, Travis Edward

Movies

Otherworld Cottage Industries

Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic. An intimate look at Brian’s rollercoaster of a life and career, it’s told through the eyes of those who were there during Wilson’s most legendary productions including Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations. Revised and updated, God Only Knows covers the decades since the 1985 edition, including Brian’s first acclaimed solo album, his startling return to live performing, the landmark Pet Sounds tour, the All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson (which Leaf wrote and produced), and the triumphant and miraculous Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere in London. Filled with surprising revelations, insight, and behind-the-scenes detail, this indispensable book written by renowned Brian Wilson expert David Leaf also features forewords by the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb and Melinda Wilson.

God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Omnibus Press

SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson

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