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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780760388679
Year: 2024
Publisher: Quarto US
Description:
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of reggae music with 'Bob Marley and the Wailers', a captivating visual history that chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of the most influential bands in music history. This beautifully designed book offers a comprehensive exploration of Bob Marley’s life, the rise of the Wailers, and their legacy that continues to resonate around the globe. More than 40 years after Marley's passing, his and the Wailers' music remains a symbol of social justice, love, and unity.
From their beginnings as a Jamaican ska band in the 1960s to their ascent as international reggae superstars, this compelling biography illuminates the cultural impact of the Wailers and the Rastafari movement that shaped their sound. Readers will revel in incredible performance photos, candid backstage shots, and rare memorabilia that highlight the band's storied history.
Featuring sidebars from respected music journalists and coverage of the upcoming 2024 Bob Marley biopic 'One Love', this book is essential for any fan of Bob Marley and reggae music. Discover how Marley's socially conscious lyrics made him an enduring symbol of pride and justice in a beautifully illustrated volume that celebrates the legacy of Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Delivery Information: We offer fast and reliable shipping options to ensure your order arrives promptly. Choose from standard or express delivery for your convenience. Order today and experience the magic of reggae!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780760388679
Year: 2024
Publisher: Quarto US
Description:
Explore the entire, incredible journey of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and theirenduring legacy, in this unique visual history.
More than four decades after Marley's death, he and his bandmates remain the most famousreggae artists of all time--and one of the most famous bands of all time, period. Illustratedwith photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and theWailers illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Their evolutionfrom early-'60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars was not just improbable,but unprecedented for an act from an underdeveloped country.
As you make your way through the band's story, you will see the crucial role they played inestablishing reggae as a globally popular form of music, and the influence that theRastafari movement had on their lives and sound; plus, how Marley's socially conscious lyricsand actions made him a universal symbol of pride and justice.
This beautifully designed volume includes:
A complete history of the band, right up to Marley's untimely death in 1981, and hiscontinuing influence today
Fantastic performance and candid off-stage photography
Images of rare memorabilia
Sidebars from a roster of respected music journalists
Coverage of the 2024 Bob Marley biopic One Love
This is the definitive illustrated biography of Bob Marley and the Wailers - a must-have forevery fan of the world music legend.
ISBN: 9780760388679
Year: 2024
Publisher: Quarto US
Description:
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of reggae music with 'Bob Marley and the Wailers', a captivating visual history that chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of the most influential bands in music history. This beautifully designed book offers a comprehensive exploration of Bob Marley’s life, the rise of the Wailers, and their legacy that continues to resonate around the globe. More than 40 years after Marley's passing, his and the Wailers' music remains a symbol of social justice, love, and unity.
From their beginnings as a Jamaican ska band in the 1960s to their ascent as international reggae superstars, this compelling biography illuminates the cultural impact of the Wailers and the Rastafari movement that shaped their sound. Readers will revel in incredible performance photos, candid backstage shots, and rare memorabilia that highlight the band's storied history.
Featuring sidebars from respected music journalists and coverage of the upcoming 2024 Bob Marley biopic 'One Love', this book is essential for any fan of Bob Marley and reggae music. Discover how Marley's socially conscious lyrics made him an enduring symbol of pride and justice in a beautifully illustrated volume that celebrates the legacy of Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Delivery Information: We offer fast and reliable shipping options to ensure your order arrives promptly. Choose from standard or express delivery for your convenience. Order today and experience the magic of reggae!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780760388679
Year: 2024
Publisher: Quarto US
Description:
Explore the entire, incredible journey of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and theirenduring legacy, in this unique visual history.
More than four decades after Marley's death, he and his bandmates remain the most famousreggae artists of all time--and one of the most famous bands of all time, period. Illustratedwith photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and theWailers illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Their evolutionfrom early-'60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars was not just improbable,but unprecedented for an act from an underdeveloped country.
As you make your way through the band's story, you will see the crucial role they played inestablishing reggae as a globally popular form of music, and the influence that theRastafari movement had on their lives and sound; plus, how Marley's socially conscious lyricsand actions made him a universal symbol of pride and justice.
This beautifully designed volume includes:
A complete history of the band, right up to Marley's untimely death in 1981, and hiscontinuing influence today
Fantastic performance and candid off-stage photography
Images of rare memorabilia
Sidebars from a roster of respected music journalists
Coverage of the 2024 Bob Marley biopic One Love
This is the definitive illustrated biography of Bob Marley and the Wailers - a must-have forevery fan of the world music legend.