{"product_id":"acdc-by-martin-popoff-9798317902308","title":"AC\/DC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug into the high-voltage history of \u003cem\u003eAC\/DC\u003c\/em\u003e, the Australian powerhouse that defined stadium rock, with this beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Sydney in 1973, AC\/DC became one of the most popular and bestselling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy, sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. In \u003cem\u003eAC\/DC: Long Way to the Top\u003c\/em\u003e (an updated edition of 2003's \u003cem\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/em\u003e), prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones from throughout their career.\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, \u003cem\u003eBack in Black\u003c\/em\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 as recently as their 2024-2026 Power Up tour. Every 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317909893356,"sku":"9798317902308","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798317902308-ac-dc-1.jpg?v=1788748896","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/acdc-by-martin-popoff-9798317902308","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}