{"title":"Howie Abrams","description":"\u003cp\u003eHowie Abrams offers a compelling dive into the vibrant world of music and popular culture, blending sharp insight with a playful tone. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Merciless Book of Metal Lists\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrate the passion and eccentricities of music enthusiasts, exploring genres and subcultures with enthusiasm and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a unique mix of cultural commentary and entertaining trivia that captures the spirit of modern music scenes. Abrams' writing stands out for its lively approach to arts and culture, ideal for those intrigued by the stories and quirks behind the music they love.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-merciless-book-of-metal-lists-by-howie-abrams-9781419707384","title":"The Merciless Book of Metal Lists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Merciless Book of Metal Lists\u003c\/em\u003e is an irreverent and illustrated compendium of the most random, funny, and challenging information about Heavy Metal from the last 40 years. You want to know which Metal albums \"jumped the shark\"? Curious to know what non-Metal bands Metalheads love, which album covers feature goats, embarrassing Metal fashion faux pas, and the unfortunate original names Metal bands started with? This is the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to some highly opinionated lists, this energetically designed volume features quotes, short essays, iconic four-colour photography, and contributions from notable metal personalities, including Eddie Trunk, Gary Holt (Exodus), and Scott Ian (Anthrax, S.O.D.), among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Merciless Book of Metal Lists\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Authors Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins have a fun time in this 'most opinionated compendium ever written concerning heavy metal.' The writers are die-hard fans and knowledgeable beyond reproach...the trivia and factoids here will help you hold your own at the next Dokken after-party.\" - Newsday.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599725641964,"sku":"9781419707384","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419707384-the-merciless-book-of-metal-lists.jpg?v=1777983423"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/howie-abrams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}