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Bruce Springsteen
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- Book Synopsis
- Take a riveting behind-the-scenes tour of Bruce Springsteen's life and career, vividly illustrated with over 100 stage and candid photos, plus 10 removable pieces of memorabilia.Through story and images,**xA0;Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography chronicles the life of The Boss**x2014;one of America's favorite rock stars**xA0;and one of the**xA0;biggest-selling artists in history. Since 1968, Springsteen's monolithic music career spans more than half a century and has included dozens of tours, awards, and 21 Grammys.In-depth chapters track Springsteen through**xA0;his childhood in Freehold, New Jersey, the formation of**xA0;the E Street Band, the breakout album**xA0;Born to Run**xA0;and mega-hit**xA0;Born in the U.S.A., all the way to his smash hit,**xA0;Springsteen on Broadway. Incredibly, as he continues to pack arenas and inspire generations of loyal fans,**xA0;Springsteen's stage presence, star power, and musicianship are as strong as ever.Included are 10 removable reproductions of memorabilia, including:**xA0; Springsteen's draft card showing his 4F status1965 concert poster for Springsteen's first band, The CastilesConcert poster for Springsteen's band Dr. Zoom and the Sonic BoomConcert ad for a Steel Mill concert1975 contact sheet of photos to promote**xA0;Born to Run1974 postcard to promote Springsteen's appearance at Armadillo World Headquarters1976 print of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons onstage1975 concert poster for the E Street Band at the Paramount Theater1987 cover of Rolling Stone1985 concert promo stickerThe memorabilia, coupled with 115 images of Springsteen, both**xA0;on and off stage, in this illustrated biography shows what words can't always tell, to give you a full and intimate look at the musician's life.This luxurious, large-format volume is the ultimate collector's item for any fan of The Boss.
- About The Author
- Meredith Ochs is a writer, radio personality, musician, photographer, sailor, and world traveler. She is a talk show host and deejay at Sirius XM and a commentator for NPR's All Things Considered. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Guitar World, and numerous other publications. She is a 2016 Gracie Award winner in the category of Outstanding Portrait/Biography for her "Women and Wheels" special. Ochs is a longtime resident of Hoboken, New Jersey, and her favorite Springsteen album is Darkness on the Edge of Town.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780785843757
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Chartwell Books, (09 November 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 184
- Weight
- 1134 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 306 x 218 x 22 mm
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