Magic happens when you bring books and Rock ‘n’ Roll together! Many of our favourite classic hits are inspired by the written word.
The Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” was inspired by Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita. LedZepplin’s “RambleOn” references elements of The Lord of the Rings series. Then there’s the lyric from Red Hot Chili Peppers’s was inspired by Dr. Seuss’s book “Yertle The Turtle”.
Rock & Roll themed coffee table books are perfect pick me ups for your guests to deep dive into amazing rock ‘n’ roll adventures. Nothing beats getting a glimpse behind the scenes of the coolest bands in the studio or on stage.
There are many Rock & Roll themed coffee table books available today that are the perfect addition to your home and a great conversation piece. We’ve compiled a list of 8 that could be ones you might want to have in your collection.
1) History Of Rock In The 1970s: The Complete Story Of A Momentous Musical Decade
With hundreds of incredible photographs, iconic album covers, and posters, History of Rock in the 1970s allows you to relive the greatest decade of music the world has ever seen in all its glory. The Rolling Stones, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Eagles, and many more are featured in this book from UK magazine Uncut. You’ll find articles and interviews from the archives of NME and Melody Maker.
Guitar journalist Dave Hunter profiles the specific favorites of famous players including the 1968 Stratocaster that Jimi Hendrix burned at Woodstock and which sold at Sotheby’s in 1993 for $1.3 million and guitars and stories from other legends like Kurt Cobain, Prince, Eddie Van Halen, Neil Young and more.
In Women Who Rock, writer and professor of journalism Evelyn McDonnell leads a team of women rock writers and pundits in an all-out celebration of 104 of the greatest female musicians. Some of the talented artists featured include Big Mama Thorton, Carole King, Janet Jackson, M.I.A, Amy Winehouse, and many more.
A must have for any Beatles fan! This NYT bestseller takes the reader on a journey through the recording of the album Let It Be with hundreds of images from photographers Ethan A Russell and Linda Eastman (the future Mrs. McCartney).
This one is a solid gift idea for fans of the bad boys of rock & roll. Explore 288 pages of commentary by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood along with images of stage outfits, artwork, notebooks, stunning photos and so much more. It’s only Rock‘n’Roll, but we love it!
In the summer of 2016, more than a third of Canadians tuned in to watch the Tragically Hip’s final performance. Acclaimed music journalist Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the band’s peers and friends about not just the Hip’s music but about the opening bands, dealing with disease through art, Gord Downie’s role in reconciliation with Indigenous people, and the Hip’s role in Canadian culture.
Album covers are magic! Many are serious works of art. Rock Covers is a compilation of more than 750 remarkable album covers. From Elvis to The Cure and hundreds in between, each cover is accompanied by a fact sheet listing giving you fascinating details.
Adams puts down his guitar and picks up his camera. Exposed is a retrospective of Adams’ photography of friends and colleagues in the entertainment, fashion and art industries, including Morrissey, Ben Kingsley, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Louise Bourgeois, Lindsay Lohan and Judi Dench.