It’s the center of summer and everybody’s on holiday — including most of the publishing industry, based on this embarrassingly short list of minor entries and leftovers coming next week. But hey, if you’re strapped for something to read — or can’t resist anything about The Boss or The King — far be it from me to deny you. Read all about ’em:
The Book of The Boss: Empowering Words Of Wisdom From Bruce Springsteen
By Pop Press
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Born in the U.S.A. but loved around the world, Bruce Springsteen has been a musical icon for the last 50 years and continues to rock stadiums with his legendary live performances. An outspoken ally for social justice, this collection of quotes from multiple sources and years showcases The Boss’s wit and wisdom on equality, performing and friendships — and will inspire everyone to live a creative and confident life.”
Story of Elvis: The Rise and Fall of the Undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
By Dan Peel
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Take an intimate and fascinating look into the life of Elvis Aaron Presley, the undisputed King of rock ‘n’ roll. Learn what his life was like growing up in poverty in Tupelo, MS, about his childhood as told by his father Vernon, his rise to fame in the music world by his mid-20s when the world lay at his feet, his military career, and sizable film career, and the pressures that led to his self-destructive behavior and early death. You’ll also learn all the ups and downs in Elvis’s life including intimate details about his relationship with his parents, his wife Pricilla, the Memphis Mafia, and an array of girlfriends with photos to match. Many of the photos were originally seen in Life magazine, but there are private family photos as well. Also included are fascinating explanations of Elvis’s state of mind while recording each album, behind-the-scene photos, the track list, how each album was received by fans and critics, and the effect it had on his career.”
100 Things Phish Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Andy P. Smith & Jason Gershuny
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Phish, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a one-of-a-kind format. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do adventures that every Phish fan should undertake, it ranks each item from one to 100, providing an indispensable, engaging road map for devotees old and new.”
Led Zeppelin: The Ultimate Collection
By Various Authors
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “More than just a biography about the band members, Classic Rock: Led Zeppelin is an incredible compilation of stories, insights and reflections by the band members themselves and the people who knew them. Learn about the origin of the rock and roll band from their unique sound and meteoric rise in popularity to the untimely death of their drummer, infighting and accusations of plagiarism. This amazingly detailed peek into the lives of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham features an oral history of the impetus and development of each album released along with in-depth interviews with the band members and their manager as well as interviews with fans, friends, and insiders on what the band and the music meant to them. Full of photos of the iconic band on the road, you can read about and feel the band’s energy and transformation into the men they are today.”
