{"title":"Ben Merlis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Merlis\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an insightful dive into the world of music and pop culture, exploring legendary artists and their creative journeys. His work brings to life the stories behind iconic albums and cultural movements, blending rich narrative with detailed research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find Merlis's books engaging and enlightening, perfect for those who appreciate a thoughtful examination of artistic influence and musical history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beastie-boys-licensed-to-ill-by-ben-merlis-9780760399675","title":"Beastie Boys: Licensed to Ill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFight for your right to celebrate 40 years of Beastie Boys' groundbreaking debut album—\u003cem\u003eLicensed to Ill\u003c\/em\u003e—through vivid photography, track-by-track analysis, and new interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eLicensed to Ill\u003c\/em\u003e hit the Billboard charts in 1986, it didn't just make history—it rewrote it. The Beastie Boys' mix of punk energy, streetwise humour, and Rick Rubin's hard-hitting production propelled the album to become the first rap LP to top the Billboard 200 and one of the fastest-selling debuts in history. \u003cem\u003eBeastie Boys: Licensed to Ill - 40 Years\u003c\/em\u003e invites you into the creative chaos that produced classics like \"No Sleep Till Brooklyn,\" \"Girls,\" and \"Brass Monkey.\" The book features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 200 images, including photographs, memorabilia, and candid studio and tour shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA giftable slipcased hardcover format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFresh, behind-the-mic interviews from producers, collaborators, and cultural critics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth exploration of each track, unpacking how three kids from New York City fused punk, rap, and irreverent wit into an enduring musical revolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully packaged and timed to the album's 40th anniversary, \u003cem\u003eBeastie Boys: Licensed to Ill - 40 Years\u003c\/em\u003e offers the definitive visual history of one of hip-hop's most influential albums—essential for fans of music, pop culture, the 1980s, and rebellion in all forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock's most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, Bruce Springsteen and \u003cem\u003eBorn to Run\u003c\/em\u003e, Prince and \u003cem\u003ePurple Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, Queen \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eA Night at the Opera\u003c\/em\u003e, Run-DMC and \u003cem\u003eRaising Hell\u003c\/em\u003e, The Who \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eQuadrophenia\u003c\/em\u003e, Eagles and \u003cem\u003eHotel California: 50 Years\u003c\/em\u003e, and Fleetwood Mac and \u003cem\u003eRumours\u003c\/em\u003e ... with more to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48021956690156,"sku":"9780760399675","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760399675-beastie-boys-licensed-to-ill.jpg?v=1785284593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-merlis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}