From one of the top rock band poster artists in the country comes a collection of evocative images of 26 of rock music's most recognized icons. Starting with AC/DC's familiar lightning bolts and ending with ZZ Top's custom Ford coupe, this alphabetical retrospective of more than four decades of rock history will inspire music lovers of all ages.
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The late publicist and musician Mooney lists performers and design shop Print Mafia provides grainy silkscreens in this nostalgic AC/DC to ZZ Top abecedary. With the exception of the letter W, for the White Stripes, this selection skips 21st-century acts and instead salutes '70s- and '80s-era Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, and Neil Young. Younger music lovers remain conversant with letter N's Nirvana, M's Bob Marley, and O's Ozzy Osbourne, but they forgivably might draw a blank on the punkabilly X, whose one-letter name is paired with L.A.'s iconic Hollywood sign, or the bubblegum-new-wave Go-Go's, represented by a serigraph of a ponytailed teenybopper. Print Mafia's lurid illustrations in fuchsia, electric green, and hot yellow perfectly suit letter T's Talking Heads and letter C's the Clash--borrowing straight from these bands' cover art and concert poster aesthetics; the designs imitate the DIY style of pasteup and photocopier art, with a dash of Roy Lichtenstein. Almost but not quite the size and shape of an LP, this compendium recalls the predigital era and speaks best to those who are kids at Heart (or loved the band). All ages. (Oct.)
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Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2010:
"The bewitchment of album art returns."
Review, Examiner.com, October 12, 2010:
"[A] tuneful work that promotes the arts and literacy."
Review, Nashville Scene, October 14, 2010:
"The perfect cross between language-learning primer and hipster coffee table book."
Review, Parenting, October 15, 2010:
"The artwork...will make you feel like you're in CBGB's."
Review, VenusZine.com, October 28, 2010:
"The ABCs of Rock rocks!"
Review, Good News Now, October 11, 2010:
"...has made learning the letters of the alphabet hip."
Review, Alternative Press, December 2, 2010:
"Trust us: It's educational on several different levels."
Review, The Buffalo News, December 5, 2010:
"... a glorious collection of posters ... from A is for AC/DC to Z is for ZZ Top."
Review, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, December 12, 2010:
"This book--wait for it--rocks."
"The bewitchment of album art returns."
Review, Examiner.com, October 12, 2010:
"[A] tuneful work that promotes the arts and literacy."
Review, Nashville Scene, October 14, 2010:
"The perfect cross between language-learning primer and hipster coffee table book."
Review, Parenting, October 15, 2010:
"The artwork...will make you feel like you're in CBGB's."
Review, VenusZine.com, October 28, 2010:
"The ABCs of Rock rocks!"
Review, Good News Now, October 11, 2010:
"...has made learning the letters of the alphabet hip."
Review, Alternative Press, December 2, 2010:
"Trust us: It's educational on several different levels."
Review, The Buffalo News, December 5, 2010:
"... a glorious collection of posters ... from A is for AC/DC to Z is for ZZ Top."
Review, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, December 12, 2010:
"This book--wait for it--rocks."
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Joseph Sasfy
Format:Hardcover
Teach your kids about rock! Watch them learn their abc's! Dig the fantastic art! Listen as your friends ask, "Where did you get that book???"
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alpha Betty
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love, love, love! What a cool way to teach the kids their ABCs! The illustrations by Print Mafia are awesome. (You can check out their poster work at printmafia.net--they are the masters.) We're keeping this book on the coffee table so the oldsters who come over can enjoy it too. A great concept by the late (and so great) Melissa Mooney.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Lushbough
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Our nine month old son gave this to Daddy for Christmas this year. He loves it, although he did remark that The Smiths should have been the "S." All in all, it's a great book that Dad + son will enjoy for many, many readings.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not very exciting for kids
I wanted to love this and share it with my son, who doesn't care less about the book. The images are not super stimulating or dynamic enough to hold a kid's attention. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Corinne S
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great baby gift for any rocker parents!
This book is a fabulous baby gift for anyone you know who is a alternative music fan or musician in their mid 30s (with a new baby)....it is unbeatable!
Published 2 months ago by lizzym
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
I bought this as a gift for my brother to read to my neice. It is a big book with bright colors and he loved it!
Published 4 months ago by Bridget Caldwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Before you write your Review INDYROSE
If you knew the Author you wouldnt have said this, its her heart and who she was! Full of love!!! RIP sweet friend! Read more
Published 4 months ago by tvalentine7
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 yr old birthday gift
My baby brother is a rock fan and so I gave this to his son for his first birthday. :-) They loved it!!
Published 6 months ago by Megan Stirling
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for any kids who parents love Classic Rock!
I purchased this for a friends son (the parents are both huge into music, especially classic rock) and they just loved it! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Phariee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift and scholarship funding for children
This is an 80s view of rock and roll. It was written by a Nashville artist who died when her children were very young. Read more
Published 17 months ago by ice queen who
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Graphics and a Fun Book
I love this book. The colors and graphics are amazing, and I love the choice of musicians included. I bought several as gifts for various musician friends and lovers of good music. Read more
Published on February 4, 2011 by photogirl2u
2.0 out of 5 stars
I have issues with this book...
The book is cool and beautifully done. I agree that it's a great way to teach kids the alphabet - and for parents share their love for different artists. Read more
Published on December 20, 2010 by IndyRose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book
If you want your child to know great music, get this book! Beautiful book and definitely the coolest ABC's book out there!
Published on November 23, 2010 by Merge
