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Queen & A Night at the Opera
50 Years
Series: The Great Albums
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Authoritatively written and featuring rare photography and memorabilia, this beautiful slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Queen's most iconic album, A Night at the Opera. In 1975, Queen released what would become their best-selling album, which also happened to introduce their most...
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In Queen and A Night at the Opera, rock historian Gillian Gaar takes a deep dive into the iconic band's breakthrough album with a beautiful, slipcased gift book.
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Authoritatively written and featuring rare photography and memorabilia, this beautiful slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Queen's most iconic album, A Night at the Opera.
In 1975, Queen released what would become their best-selling album, which also happened to introduce their most enduring song, "Bohemian Rhapsody." A Night at the Opera has gone on to sell over 11 million copies worldwide and counting. In Queen & A Night at the Opera, rock historian Gillian Gaar takes a deep dive into the legendary English band's most famous album on its 50th anniversary. Chapters cover:
- Queen's formation and history up to A Night at the Opera, including the three albums that preceded it
- The recording sessions that resulted in the album
- Track-by-track analyses of each side
- The tour to support the album, and awards and accolades
- The band's career after the album—and after the death of Freddie Mercury
In addition, numerous sidebars cover topics such as the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, producer Roy Thomas Baker, Brian May's "Red Special" guitar, and more. There are even capsule bios of Mercury, May, bassist John Deacon, and drummer Roger Taylor.
Illustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well as rare memorabilia, Queen & A Night at the Opera is a definitive and beautifully produced tribute to a legendary album from a legendary performer and artist.
The 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 The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who & Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, and Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run, with more to come.
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Queen & A Night at the Opera
Authoritatively written and featuring rare photography and memorabilia, this beautiful slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Queen's most iconic album, A Night at the Opera. In 1975, Queen released what would become their best-selling album, which also happened to introduce their most enduring song, "Bohemian Rhapsody." A Night at the Opera has gone on to sell...Hardback$9500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780760388426
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 April 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Motorbooks
Illustration: 250 color & b-w photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1134g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Gillian G. Gaar has written for numerous publications, including Mojo, Rolling Stone, and Goldmine. Previous books include She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll; Entertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana; Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback; Elton John at 75; and Bruce Springsteen at 75. She lives in Seattle.
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