Backbeat Books A Perfect Union of Contrary Things - Softcover Edition
Dimensions (Overall): 8.75 inches (L), .8 inches (H) x 5.9 inches (W)Weight: 1.03 poundsGenre: Biography + AutobiographyCompatible With: Multi-InstrumentWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, Until now fans of Maynard James Keenan - or MJK as he is often called - have had access to only an abridged version of his story. In A Perfect Union of Contrary Things Keenan partners with his friend of 30 years Sarah Jensen to present a full account of his life and career. From his Midwest childhood to his years in the army to his time in art school - and from his stint at a Boston pet shop to his place in the international spotlight and his influence on contemporary music and regional winemaking - the book chronicles the events that led MJK to take one step after the next to change direction to explore sometimes surprising opportunities. Included are sidebars in his own words often humorous anecdotes that illuminate the narrative as well as commentary by his family members friends instructors and industry colleagues. It also features a foreword by Alex Grey an American visionary artist and longtime friend of Keenan along with a bounty photos of Keenan from childhood to the present. A comprehensive portrayal of a versatile and dedicated artist A Perfect Union of Contrary Things pays homage to the people and places that shaped the man and his art. A New York Times Bestseller in hardcover it is presented here for the first time in paperback.
Backbeat Books The Tube Amp Book (Book/Online Media)
Dimensions (Overall): 13.2 inches (L), 1.3 inches (H) x 10.7 inches (W)Weight: 4.9 poundsGenre: MusicCompatible With: Multi-InstrumentWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; 40% new material & bull; 11"W x 14"H & bull; 416 pg. & bull; 100 pg. on manufacturers & bull; Technical articlesThe deluxe revised Tube Amp Book edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive A-Z section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos, and information. Amplifier brands include Ampeg, Dr. Z, Fender, Gibson, Hiwatt, Marshall, Matchless, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Vox, Watkins and many others. Features downloadable online media with 800 schematic and lat diagrams, from Ampeg to Western Electric, plus dramatically improved design and page lat. The Tube Amp Book's technical tips, in-depth electronic specs, explanations, 350 schematic diagrams, and full-color plates make it a must-have for tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover with convenient enclosed spiral binding. 416 pages.
Backbeat Books Some Fun Tonight Vol 1! The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America '64 - '66
Dimensions (Overall): 12.15 inches (L), .8 inches (H) x 10.0 inches (W)Weight: 3.13 poundsGenre: Biography + AutobiographyCompatible With: Multi-InstrumentWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, The Beatles' North American tours turned the entertainment business on its ear and forever changed the landscape of the concert touring industry. In February 1964 after finally achieving a number-one hit in America the Fab Four came to the country with high hopes performing on the wildly popular Ed Sullivan Show in both New York City and Miami and playing concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Washington Coliseum. In just fifteen short days the Beatles conquered America. The Beatles made music-entertainment history with their North American tours from 1964 to 1966. This comprehensive two-volume set gives a city-by-city synopsis of the group's activities as they traveled the United States and Canada for their groundbreaking series of concerts. From San Francisco's Cow Palace show on August 19 1964 through their last-ever live performances at that city's famed Candlestick Park on August 29 1966 these books cover the music and the madness that characterized the Beatles' three North American tours. With hundreds of photographs and images of rare memorabilia it is truly the definitive reference for what is arguably the most important period in the Beatles' long and winding career. 'll read about the behind-the-scenes negotiations the mayhem at the airports and hotels and the cheeky quotes delivered at the press conferences. 'll also read about the opening acts the concerts and the stories behind the shows through the eyes of the Beatles their entourage the promoters the emcees and the fans. Never before have the Beatles' North American concerts been covered in such depth. If witnessed the mania firsthand 'll relive the excitement in the pages of these books. If were born too late to be a part of those halcyon days 'll learn what it was like to be swept up and carried away by the phenomenon of the greatest musical act of all time. When all is said and done Some Fun Tonight is a tribute to the fans—the first generation and beyond.
