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42 | RECENTLY RELEASED ISBN: 978-0-7643-7011-3 Size: 8" x 10" (203 x 254 mm) Pages: 216 Price: $35.00, £31.99, 50.00 CAD Illustrations: 158 b/w photos Binding: hardcover BISAC: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Blues Inside the Moment Iconic Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock, and R&B Images and History By Joseph A. Rosen, Forewords by Scott Barretta, Steve Berkowitz & Dick Shurman A unique photographic look at America's greatest musical art forms—blues, jazz, R&B, soul, rock, Cajun, and zydeco—and the musical greats who keep the music alive today. Fans of blues, soul, jazz, rock & roll, and R&B are passionate and devoted. Inside the Moment is for readers who love American music based on these African American traditions as well as appreciate fine-art photography. This book brings to light photojournalist Joe Rosen’s 45-plus-year body of photographic work, which has largely been unseen until now. Presented are the author’s new and powerful images of both famous and lesser-known artists, which will further the reader’s insight and enjoyment. The author adds his own historical context and personal accounts while photographing the artists, enhancing the impact of the images. Longtime music fans will see fresh images of favorites—such as John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Dexter Gordon, Chet Baker, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, and Buckwheat Zydeco—and perhaps discover new artists to listen to and enjoy. Newcomers will see strong, moving images and also read the author’s memorable first-person encounters, leading them to music genres and artists that may be new to them. Joseph A. Rosen is a freelance photographer based in New York City. His music clients are among the greatest names in blues, jazz, R&B, soul, rock, Cajun, and zydeco, as well as record companies, management groups, and music publications. ISBN 978-0-7643-7011-3 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6991-9 Size: 7" x 10" (178 x 254 mm) Pages: 640 Price: $60.00, £54.99, 86.00 CAD Illustrations: 420 color and b/w photos Binding: hardcover BISAC: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Heavy Metal 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