{"product_id":"queen-the-ultimate-illustrated-history-of-the-crown-kings-of-rock-9780760337196","title":"Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey were renowned for stunning live performances  envied for rumors of their rock n roll excess  and beloved for their music  occasionally anthemic and always virtuosic. Nearly twenty years after the death of their engaging and supremely talented front man  Queen remains the archetypal larger-than-life rock band  comfortably enthroned among rock royalty. Now  to celebrate the majesty of Queens contributions to rock  heres the first-ever complete illustrated history of the band. With glorious concert and candid off-stage photography from throughout the bands career  as well as concert posters  backstage passes  LPs and singles  and other memorabilia from throughout the world  this is the ultimate visual tribute to Queen. More than 500 photos and artifacts are accompanied by contributions from some of todays top rock journalists from Europe and North America. In addition to a chronological history of the band  there are reviews of all studio albums  notable excerpts from period publications  complete year-by-year tour dates  and a discography  as well as reflections on the band and their music from many of rocks top performers past and present  including Slash  Tommy Lee  and Billy Squier. Freddie Mercury  Brian May  Roger Taylor  and John Deacon combined a dizzying array of influences and genres in creating what would become one of the most compelling catalogs and lasting legacies in rock. Here is the book that dares to match that bombast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600251486261,"sku":"ByrdShop_0760337195","price":45.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780760337196.jpg?v=1790966701","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/queen-the-ultimate-illustrated-history-of-the-crown-kings-of-rock-9780760337196","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}