Immortal Axes - by Lisa S Johnson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>What a beautiful book...a great presentation and wonderful insight into these historic guitars.--Nils Lofgren on <i>108 Rock Star Guitars</i></b> <p/>Foreword by Peter Frampton<br>Afterword by Suzi Quatro <p/>From the photographer of the critically acclaimed <i>108 Rock Star Guitars</i> comes a new collection of beautifully shot guitar photos, documenting the legendary instruments of B.B. King, Kurt Cobain, St. Vincent, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and more than one hundred and fifty icons of rock. <p/>Armed with a macro lens, an incredible eye for detail, and a truly inspiring vision, Lisa S. Johnson is taking the world of fine art photography on a rock and roll ride. Johnson's work conjures the abstract yet possesses a sensual and ethereal aura, illustrating the intimate wear of each instrument featured. <p/>Johnson's debut book, <i>108 Rock Star Guitars</i>, received rave reviews, and in <i>Immortal Axes</i>, she raises the bar even further, capturing the imagination of music fans everywhere. Each intimate photograph is accompanied by a touch of musical history or an anecdote or personal storytelling moment. This stunning book is a must-have for guitar lovers and every reader who wants to know more about their favorite guitarists and the instruments they cherish. <p/>Additional artists include: B.B. King, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty, Lita Ford, Susanna Hoffs, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Dave Grohl, Nancy Wilson, and Michael Anthony, to name a few.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock</i> is the undisputed champion of photo books. It clocks in at a little over five pounds and packs a powerful punch as it documents the instruments of B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and more than 150 music legends....[P]erfect for any music lover. It's a great conversation starter, whether you're debating the coolest guitar or discussing the important music history they hold in their strings." <br> - <b>The Aquarian Weekly</b>, <br><br><br>"[A] suitably hefty, weighty homage to what is arguably the most versatile of all musical instruments....<i>Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock</i> is a feast for the eyes. In fact, it's well nigh impossible to direct the attention away from the stunning color photos and read the accompanying text authored by Johnson, related to the history of the objects as well as her photo shoots." <br> - <b>All About Jazz</b>, <br><br><br>"An elegant...tribute to nature...Beautifully written and illustrated." <br> - <b>Publishers Weekly</b>, <br><br><br>"Metalheads and acoustics, rejoice. The arrival of Lisa S. Johnson's new, image-driven book <i>Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock</i> may prove to be something akin to your greatest, nerdiest fantasy....Johnson doesn't just showcase the beauty and texture of the electric guitar models themselves, she also highlights the personal histories behind each of them."<br> - <b>VENTS Magazine</b>, <br><br><br>"Photographer Johnson (<i>108 Rock Star Guitars</i>) delivers another eye-popping coffee-table tome that presents the instruments of musicians as diverse as B.B. King, Kurt Cobain, St. Vincent, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Dave Grohl, Nancy Wilson, Tom Petty and many more. Johnson's passion for these artists and their instruments veers into the abstract, yet possesses a sensual and ethereal aura, illustrating the intimate wear of each guitar." <br> - <b>Music Connection</b>, <br><br><br>"This book isn't simply a collection of photographs of guitars with or without their owners, oh no, this is 'guitar art', carefully constructed and created artistic photos of some of rock's (and other genres too) most iconic instruments....And you don't simply get a photo or two of the instrument being highlighted, you get stories of their creation, the year, make and model and the part they played (pun intended) in the artist's history. You also get some front and back photos and closeups of the headstock and pickups, again, all masterfully and artistically laid out by the author." <br> - <b>KNAC.com</b>, <br><br><br>"[M]usic fans will find much to entertain them in Immortal Axes: Guitars that Rock....Many legendary instruments are lovingly displayed in this coffee table book, including Jimmy Page's 1968 Double Neck of "Stairway to Heaven" fame. Oddities include Jerry Garcia's pretzel-shaped 1981 Alembic." <br> - Shepherd Express, <br><br><br>"In this sequel to 108 Rock Star Guitars, photographer Johnson examines 160 guitars (mostly electric) belonging to legendary musicians in a variety of genres: rock, country, blues, and jazz....For each lavishly and lovingly photographed axe (vintage and newer models), she lists the make, model number, and sometimes the luthier; includes a story about photographing the instrument; and discusses the importance of the guitar and its player in rock history....Johnson enthusiastically reminds readers about the dominance of raging, explosive electric guitars and the fiery guitarists who helped define music during the last half of the 20th century." <br> - Library Journal STARRED REVIEW, <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Lisa S. Johnson's remarkable photos and her body of work have led to collaborations with the Malibu Guitar Festival, Museum of Making Music, and Museum of Design Atlanta. She collaborated with former Editor-in-Chief of <i>Guitar World</i> magazine and author Brad Tolinski for <i>Immortal Axes</i>. Johnson lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her partner and their two boxer dogs.
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