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Great Rock Books


Cover art for SOUL MINING
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 2, 2010

"There's really nothing like this oft-rapturous work in the canon of musical memoirs."
The master musician and producer offers a typically idiosyncratic take on his life and art. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 1, 2010

"Despite covering well-trodden ground, the graceful prose and superb storytelling create a riveting narrative."
Solid addition to the ever-expanding library of books about the Beatle named Paul. Read full book review >
Cover art for I AM OZZY
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 25, 2010

"An autobiography as toxic and addictive as any drug its author has ever ingested."
The legendary booze-addled metal rocker turned reality-TV star comes clean in his tell-all autobiography. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROCK & ROLL JIHAD
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 12, 2010

"Heartfelt and inspiring."
Winning memoir by a Sufi rock musician determined to encourage harmony between the West and the Muslim world. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 24, 2009

"An even-keeled evaluation of an important American band--a must for Phishheads, even though they probably know most of the stories already."
The first biography of the undisputed king of modern jambands. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHEN GIANTS WALKED THE EARTH
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 10, 2009

"Some fresh reporting and colorful description amid a well-known tale--fans will love it."
The whirlwind story of the rock legends. Read full book review >