Classic Queen (Hardcover)

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"Looking back, it is obvious that Mick was a master of his art very early on. The images in this book...stand up fresh and untarnished by time. His handling of keylight and shade, his figuring of faces his awareness of sheer texture, are all superb. His pictures speak louder than worlds. Thank you, Mick Rock, for the excellence you achieved with us and for us. It was almost worth lying on the floor covered in Vaseline, having cold water thrown over us! - Brian MayRock may not have been the most consistent of photographers...yey he has produced genuine iconography.' Classic Rock --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

Quirky melodies, flamboyant style, and unforgettable vocal harmonies made Queen one of the most iconic bands of all time. This series of photographs documents the spectacularly productive artistic relationship between Mick Rock and Queen during the 1970’s. Hailed as “the man who shot the ‘70s,” Mick launched his career chronicling the rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust, and moved on to photograph Lou Reed, the Sex Pistols, and Queen. Through more than 250 images from his vast archive, follow Mick from Queen’s watershed gig in London, through to the legendary free concert in Hyde Park. Fascinating anecdotes on his time with the group provide a comprehensive portrait of one of the world’s great bands at a pivotal time in their career.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402751923
• ISBN-13: 978-1402751929
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,745 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mick Rock... Knows his stuff.., October 22, 2007

By	Mr. D. Taylor "d.taylor" (dukinfield,cheshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I Bought the original book a few years ago..Leather bound,signed by Mick Rock/Brian and roger and now the people who could not afford that get this..the compact version, still full of rare pictures of Queen in the early years, great insiders view of the Band before Bo Rhap, a Great read and well worth the price..BUY!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Early Queen, January 28, 2009

By	C. O'Hara "The KnickKnackatorian" (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wonderful! If you love early Queen - this is for you! Tons of pics - and great text by the man who was there - Mick Rock.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Queen Mick Rock, May 19, 2008

By	C. Lovelady "CroneQueen" (Williamsburg, VA. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was a beautiful book,with pictures that took my breath away,many times. Well worth the hardback price. The tidbits of information were icing on this cake. A coffee table book I will enjoy over and over again.