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Fuzz Acid and Flowers Revisited: A Comprehensive Guide to American Garage Psychedelic and Hippie Rock (1964-1975)

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Vernon Joynson, the most important writer regarding psychedelic music, offers his final edition of "Fuzz, Acid and Flowers" in a limited hardbound printing of 750 copies. This is the same "Fuzz, Acid and Flowers Revisited" that Joynson published earlier in soft covers and quickly sold out. One can only hope that Joynson will offer his "Tapestry of Delights Revisited" encyclopedia of British rock in hardbound at some point since he has said these are his final editions of these essential volumes. This volume does a wonderful job of covering garage, psych, and what Joynson refers to as "hippie" music. Many of the bands released a single or two, others an album or even many albums. This is the most complete review of American psych from 1964-1975 that you will ever see. Be forwarned, however, that thumbing through this hugs tome may be informative, interesting, and habit forming. Grab up these final copies as collectibles. Stash your hardbound edition for collectability sake and grab your trusty softbound edition for reading. This book is one of the few that rates owning both the soft and hard bound editions. The only short falling of this hardbound edition is the lack of Mr. Joynson's autograph. Perhaps when he publishes "Tapestry of Delights Revisited" in hardbound the author will be gracious enough to sign the copies. Regardless, this book is an absolute must for all fans of 60s/70s garage/psych rock. The price may be hefty, but that just shows how important this work is, and indicates its appreciation in value. Thanks to Vernon Joynson for all his years spent putting this absolute gotta have volume together. One can only hope that he'll change his mind and update the work in the future. The entries include bios of band members, original single and lp releases including catalog numbers, info regarding cd releases and compilations, and extremely valuable and accurate reviews of each band's releases. This and so much more. You will not regret the hefty price once you have the volume in your hands. Get it while you can.