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NEW THIS SEASON | 15 RELATED TITLES ISBN: 978-0-7643-6991-9 Size: 7" x 10" (178 x 254 mm) Pages: 624 Price: $60.00 / £54.99 / 86.00 CAD UK Pub Date: November 2025 Illustrations: 420 color and b/w photos Binding: hardcover BISAC: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Heavy Metal MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock MUSIC / Individual Composer &Musician Seven Decades of Deep Purple An Unofficial History By Martin Popoff Dive into the saga of Deep Purple and unravel the untold stories behind the legendary band, from their groundbreaking albums to their tumultuous journey through rock history to the present. Seven Decades of Deep Purple tells the electrifying story of one of the most iconic bands in rock history. From the band’s explosive formation in 1968 to the classic Mk. II lineup—Gillan, Blackmore, Glover, Lord, and Paice—and through all the iterations to the present day, this book delves deep into the band that brought the world unforgettable hits like “Hush,” “Speed King,” “Smoke on the Water,” “Highway Star,” and “Perfect Strangers.” Through nearly 50 interviews by the author with Purple alumni, plus dozens more with others who are part of this story, readers will journey through the group’s formation, lineup changes, album sessions, and live performances. Album by album, it’s Deep Purple’s music that gives this book its solid-rock foundation. Starting with 1968’s Shades of Deep Purple , the book discusses all their genre-defining albums, including In Rock , Fireball , Machine Head , Burn , Purpendicular , and 2024’s =1 . Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the legacy of one of rock’s most enduring and relentlessly vital and creative forces. Martin Popoff has penned approximately 115 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, prog, punk, and record collecting. He was editor in chief of the now-retired Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles and has also contributed to Revolver, Guitar World , Goldmine , and Record Collector . He lives in Toronto, Canada. ISBN 978-0-7643-6991-9 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2025 CREAM: CLAPTON, BRUCE & BAKER SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD 978-0-7643-6592-8 144 pp. | 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) | HC $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD TEENAGE WASTELAND 978-0-7643-6735-9 256 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) | HC $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD HALLOWED BY THEIR NAME 978-0-7643-6816-5 672 pp. | 7" x 10" (178 x 254 mm) | HC $59.99 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD SAME AUTHOR DIO: THE UNHOLY SCRIPTURES 978-0-7643-6940-7 400 pp. | 7" x 10" (178 x 254 mm) | HC $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD