AC/DC at 50 by Martin Popoff
A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the ultimate rock band, AC/DC at 50 examines the extraordinary history of the Australian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline.
"Aesthetically stunning and expertly written, this book will spend years in your library only to be opened again and againThe best books are those we revisit: for reference, for nostalgia, for uncomplicated beauty. Martin Popoff and Motorbooks have laid plain the colossal musical history of AC/DC—and all under 200 pages. Now, that is a colossal accomplishment." * Screamer Magazine *
"Through his compelling narrative, along with a vast collection of images, AC/DC At 50 is an enjoyable reading experience for super and casual fans alike. Popoff allows for AC/DC’s achievements and downfalls tell their story to great effect...has created a strong companion for truly understanding the legacy and cultural importance of AC/DC." * Spill Magazine *
"...this book examines 50 career milestones...the best parts are lesser-known markers like an impromptu '77 set at NYC punk mecca CBGB's or discussing 1978's Powerage - Keith Richards' favorite AC/DC album!" * Vintage Guitar *
"For those about to rock, er, read, here's a must-have book for AC/DC fans. Each of the 50 chapters is accompanied by photos and pictures of ephemera (posters, ticket stubs, backstage passes) from the era and a short essay from Popoff, whose eloquent commentary is not only informative but also often amusing." * antimusic.com *
"Through his compelling narrative, along with a vast collection of images, AC/DC At 50 is an enjoyable reading experience for super and casual fans alike. Popoff allows for AC/DC’s achievements and downfalls tell their story to great effect...has created a strong companion for truly understanding the legacy and cultural importance of AC/DC." * Spill Magazine *
"...this book examines 50 career milestones...the best parts are lesser-known markers like an impromptu '77 set at NYC punk mecca CBGB's or discussing 1978's Powerage - Keith Richards' favorite AC/DC album!" * Vintage Guitar *
"For those about to rock, er, read, here's a must-have book for AC/DC fans. Each of the 50 chapters is accompanied by photos and pictures of ephemera (posters, ticket stubs, backstage passes) from the era and a short essay from Popoff, whose eloquent commentary is not only informative but also often amusing." * antimusic.com *
Working out of Toronto, Canada, Martin Popoff (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including Rush: The Illustrated History; The Clash: All the Albums, All the Songs; Led Zeppelin: All the Albums, All the Songs; Pink Floyd: Album by Album; Bowie at 75; AC/DC at 50; and Kiss at 50. In addition, he has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Goldmine, RecordCollector, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage and ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas for Banger Films.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780760377413 |
| ISBN 10 | 0760377413 |
| Title | AC/DC at 50 |
| Author | Martin Popoff |
| Series | At 50 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Year published | 2023-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |