The new "Son Of Revised" edition of this book on Frank Zappa now includes recording data and lots of new, additional information and photos.

Cosmik Debris: The Collected History and Improvisations of Frank Zappa

Arts & Photography

Russo, Greg

Music

Crossfire Pubns

An exclusive and fully authorized biography of MANFRED MANN written by long-time Manfred Mann fan GREG RUSSO, the 275-page "Mannerisms: The Five Phases Of Manfred Mann" guides fans on a three decade journey through the career of one of rock's most respected song interpreters. As with The Yardbirds, Greg has also compiled and written liner notes for numerous Manfred Mann CD releases. For the first time, "Mannerisms" contains: Numerous revealing interviews with Manfred and his band members, past and present A personal note from Manfred to his fans Manfred's full musical history Song-by-song analyses Complete discography of UK, US and other important foreign releases Over 300 photos, including every original UK and US release

Mannerisms: The Five Phases of Manfred Mann

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

A comprehensive overview of the influential '60s rock group, which spawned the groups Cream, Led Zeppelin and Renaissance. Every aspect of the band's activities in covered in the book's 160 fact-filled pages. More than 80 photos and record covers complete the picture.

Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up

The definitive account of Frank Zappa's prolific musical career.

Cosmic Debris : The Collected History and Improvisations of Frank Zappa

Crossfire Publications

This is a fully authorized book on the history of The Zombies. All five members of The Zombies assisted with the creation of this book, making it the most accurate document ever on the band. If you have heard the songs "She's Not There," "Tell Her No" or "Time Of The Season," then you have heard the magic of The Zombies. "Time Of The Season: The Zombies Collector's Guide" covers the activities of each member from their formation in 1961 to the present. Solo sections on Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone are also included to cover the solo successes in the '70s and '80s.

Time of the Season: The Zombies Collector's Guide

Recounts the history of the band Jethro Tull and the lives of each of its members, and provides lists of recordings, videos, radio and television appearances, tours, and other details.

Flying Colours: The Jethro Tull Reference Manual

The definitive account of Frank Zappa's prolific musical career, now with 64 additional pages and an index. Frank Zappa is the most prolific composer and recording artist of the 20th Century. Besides his guitar mastery, Zappa's ability of incorporating any style into his unique body of work is unprecedented. Even before his death in 1993, Frank Zappa attained success and respect in the rock and classical worlds. In recent years, an increasing number of classical ensembles have included Zappa's music on programs including other great masters, such as Mozart and Rossini. Now updated with amazing information published for the first time, "Cosmik Debris" provides readers with the first fully accurate and comprehensive overview of Frank Zappa's career and output. 
Read the Look Magazine article that encouraged Frank Zappa to discover the music of Edgard Varese and see the first LPs he bought. Find out about Frank's early '60s Studio Z recordings and the infamous raid on his studio. Discover the humble beginnings of The Mothers Of Invention and their notorious rise to prominence as kings of the underground. Armed with "conceptual continuity clues," a gig list and a massive discography, "Cosmik Debris" gives Frank Zappa fans a view of his career that no other books has ever attempted.

This is an authorized and definitive account of rock music's most influential band, which included Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page during its lifespan. Members of The Yardbirds went on to play with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Led Zeppelin and Renaissance. In addition to the entire history of The Yardbirds, this book gives full accounts of each member's activities to the present. A discography of every Yardbirds-related recording and over 270 B&amp;W photos and illustrations are included in its 288 pages.

Humor & Entertainment

The long-awaited revised version of Greg Russo's book, originally published in 2000. This edition contains 68 additional pages and covers Jethro Tull's history through the middle of 2009. Many additional photos have also been added.

The only authorized Manfred Mann biography, with many contributions by Manfred. This completely revised and expanded edition includes Manfred's articles for Jazz News in 1962, as well as his musical history, a gig list, discography, and profiles on the musicians that have played in Manfred's numerous lineups. This edition has twice the number of photos and illustrations in its 128 additional pages.

Performing Arts

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Cosmik Debris: The Collected History and Improvisations of Frank Zappa

Mannerisms: The Five Phases of Manfred Mann

Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up

Cosmic Debris : The Collected History and Improvisations of Frank Zappa

Time of the Season: The Zombies Collector's Guide

Flying Colours: The Jethro Tull Reference Manual

Cosmik Debris: The Collected History and Improvisations of Frank Zappa

Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up

Flying Colours: The Jethro Tull Reference Manual

Mannerisms: The Five Phases of Manfred Mann