{"title":"Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen offers a distinctive voice in Arts \u0026amp; Culture, exploring themes that resonate with creativity and expression. Readers can expect works that blend insightful commentary with evocative storytelling, inviting reflection on cultural identity and artistic innovation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into personal narratives or broader societal perspectives, Queen's writing captures the essence of artistic experience with nuance and depth. These books provide a compelling journey through the intersections of art, culture, and human emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"queen-by-queen-9781617130137","title":"Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, the world will celebrate the 40th anniversary of \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e - one of the most innovative, glamorous, and influential bands in history. Over the course of the band's career, they have sold 170 million albums worldwide, written 18 number one hits, and performed 700 concerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some acts enjoy a forte of incredible showmanship, a virtuoso instrumentalist, a strong, charismatic leader, or a prolific sole songwriter, \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e holds all of these strengths. Although Freddie Mercury and Brian May are recognised as the prime songwriters, each of the members has penned number one hits, including classics such as \u003cem\u003eBohemian Rhapsody\u003c\/em\u003e (Freddie Mercury), \u003cem\u003eAnother One Bites the Dust\u003c\/em\u003e (John Deacon), \u003cem\u003eA Kind of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e (Roger Taylor), and \u003cem\u003eWe Will Rock You\u003c\/em\u003e (Brian May).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fates brought the four creative and cerebral youths together in London in 1971. Mercury was by then an established fine and graphic artist, May was enveloped in the study of astrophysics, Roger Taylor enrolled in dental school, and John studied electronics. Since then, they have made history with their sophisticated fusion of operatic expression, theatrical performance, symphonic melody, and raw rock-and-roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with their debut \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e in 1973 (EMI\/Electra Records), the band took the UK by storm, then conquered the United States along with the rest of the world, serving as pioneers of stadium rock and enjoying commercial success and momentum well into the 1980s. This era was marked by the famous Live Aid appearance in 1985, continuing through the early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whirlwind took a startling pause when singer Freddie Mercury passed away from AIDS on 24 November, 1991. The living members have forged ahead and remain great music makers to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Lyrics\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book of its kind. Never before has there been a complete \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e lyric book. The hundreds of images that accompany the songs range from handwritten lyrics to rare photographs from the stage to the studio. Also included is a complete discography of the band, pairing each song to the album on which it was originally released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the band's longtime creative director, Richard Gray, this book is as true to the band as can be, carrying with it the flamboyance, expression, and depth that \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e embodies as writers and performers. If there is one book for a fan of the band to possess, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427451584748,"sku":"9781617130137","price":133.22,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781617130137.jpg?v=1774767571"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/queen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}