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The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll
The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music
by James Henke ; Anthony Decurtis ; Holly George-Warren
ISBN: 0679737286
ISBN-13: 9780679737285
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 1992
Edition: 3rd edition
Size: 9 x 12 inches
Weight: 4.05 pounds
Pages: 710
Publisher's Notes
The ultimate illustrated history of rock & roll--comprehensive, authoritative, and fully updated with coverage of the most important new sounds and artists of the 1980s and `90s.
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The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music
Decurtis, Anthony; George-Warren, Holly; Henke, James
New York: Random House Inc, 1992. "Beginning with rock's roots in blues, jazz and gospel, 'Rolling Stone' brings to life more than four decades of musical excitement as we experience the evolution of a dynamic, revolutionary art form. . . . The essays are by the world's preeminent rock writers." The cover has edgewear and dog-eared corners, with light soil and wear. The binding is sound. The pages are a bit dusty, soiled and spotted, but there are no markings. There is an odor of cigarettes. B&W photographs and illustrations complement the text.. Fully Revised and Updated Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Book Lovers Warehouse (United States)
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