{"product_id":"fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-by-andrea-swensson-9780760399378","title":"Fleetwood Mac and Rumours","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the untold stories behind Fleetwood Mac's masterpiece album in this expertly written and beautifully presented deep dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in February 1977, \u003cem\u003eRumours\u003c\/em\u003e transformed Fleetwood Mac from a veteran British-American rock act into a global phenomenon. On the album's 50th anniversary, music journalist Andrea Swensson revisits the creation of this cultural landmark through insightful writing and more than 200 photographs and pieces of memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing a tale of heartbreak, harmony, and enduring brilliance, this richly illustrated volume explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleetwood Mac's evolution before 1977 - from the Peter Green blues years to the Buckingham-Nicks era that made history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe making of \u003cem\u003eRumours\u003c\/em\u003e - recording at the Record Plant and the tension-fueled sessions that birthed classics like \"Go Your Own Way,\" \"Dreams,\" \"Don't Stop,\" and \"The Chain,\" as well as the concurrent Universal Amphitheater shows in August 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack-by-track insights - thoughtful and knowledgeable examination of the songs captures the album's musical and emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe band's legacy - in addition to the reunion tours and accolades, Swensson underscores how Fleetwood Mac's personal drama, artistry, and chemistry turned private pain into universal songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the book covers the tour to support \u003cem\u003eRumours\u003c\/em\u003e and sidebars address topics like the album artwork, later reissues, and each individual member. Presented as a slipcased hardcover, this is both a visual celebration and a comprehensive chronicle of an album that continues to define pop-rock perfection half a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of rock history, design, and storytelling, \u003cem\u003eFleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential tribute to the music, the musicians, and the myths behind one of the greatest records ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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: \u003cem\u003ePink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBruce Springsteen and Born to Run\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrince and Purple Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eQueen \u0026amp; A Night at the Opera\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRun-DMC and Raising Hell\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eEagles and Hotel California: 50 Years\u003c\/em\u003e ... with more to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317943873772,"sku":"9780760399378","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760399378-fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-1.jpg?v=1788750035","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-by-andrea-swensson-9780760399378","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}