Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers [Hardcover]

Tom Petty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2007

For more than 30 years, Tom Petty has been writing and performing hit songs and rock and roll classics. He has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. His music has been the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people who grew up in the '70s, '80s and '90s. This celebratory, personal volume includes hundreds of photographsmany never-before-publishedas well as a selection of memorabilia from Petty's personal archives, all of which help to illustrate the songwriter's own description of his amazing life and career. Publication of this book coincides with the theatrical release of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers film documentary by Peter Bogdanovich and a four disc DVD/CD set. The fall of 2007 belongs to Tom Petty.

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About the Author

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their debut album in 1976. Petty has received numerous prestigious awards, including 16 Grammy nominations and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Petty was also a member of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, along with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 2006 tour was one of their most successful ever. Tom Petty lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811862011
• ISBN-13: 978-0811862011
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really something, January 8, 2008

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B. Pudder (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Hardcover)

I bought the DVD and book for my wife. She has been a life-long fan. She is unbelievably happy about Runnin' Down a Dream. I, however, have respected Tom Petty but never considered myself a fan. Until now. Bogdanovich allowed the most engaging down-to-earth interview to just run it's course and you can't stop watching. Tom Petty is one of the coolest guys in Rock. Very well done.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Petty Runnin Down A Dream Book Review, April 6, 2008

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S. Scott (Somewhere, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Hardcover)

I had the Runnin' Down A Dream DVD so when I purchased the book I was concerned that they would both have the same information. The book has different information and is not the same as the DVD at all. For all of you Tom Petty fans out there this is a must buy!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TP!, January 20, 2008

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John Troulis "Chefgreek" (Somerset, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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I've been a Tom Petty fan since the first gig I saw at the Meadowlands arena in New Jersey. When I left that show I decided I would buy everything he had out. Things haven't change much since then. I feel he is one of those rare artist that seems to get better with time. As far as the DVD, I thought it was insightful and very entertaining. Especially the early stuff when they were just getting started in Gainsville. Their rise to success has been steady and like most monsters they grew and grew. I would recommend this or anything from the Heartbreakers to anyone even remotely interested in checking them out. They are probably the best band in America today. Tom's writing has been inspiring and his music still makes my hair stand up. Easily one of my top 3 favorite artists. Enjoy this thing. I sure did!