{"product_id":"acdc-at-50-by-martin-popoff-9780760377413","title":"AC\/DC at 50","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by acclaimed rock writer Martin Popoff, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e provides a visually stunning and authoritative celebration of the legendary Aussie rockers on their 50th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Australia in 1973, AC\/DC became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy, sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young's older brother, George\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band's mega breakthrough, \u003ci\u003eBack in Black\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe band's fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLater difficulties, such as Malcolm's onset of dementia and passing and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn examining 50 touchstones, Popoff provides a unique presentation of AC\/DC's career arc from Sydney pub band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429670404332,"sku":"9780760377413","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760377413.jpg?v=1774560087","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/acdc-at-50-by-martin-popoff-9780760377413","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}