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The Rolling Stones: Unzipped

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The Rolling Stones: Unzipped offers an immersive look into the legendary band's journey through the decades. Filled with rare photographs, personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary, the book delves into the music, influences, and cultural impact of The Rolling Stones. It's a vibrant exploration of their history, celebrating their enduring legacy in the world of rock and roll.
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This vibrant exploration may appeal to you if you're a devoted fan of the iconic rock band, as it offers an insider's glimpse into their journey, style, and cultural impact. With stunning photography and rare memorabilia, it's a visual treat for anyone interested in the fusion of music and fashion. Embrace the legacy and artistry of one of the most legendary bands in history.

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An intimate and comprehensive volume tracing the incredible musical career and creative life of the Rolling Stones.

"As well as going back through our history we wanted everyone to experience and feel exactly what it's like to be in the Rolling Stones."

Featuring fresh insights from Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie, Unzipped digs deeper than ever before into the Stones’ archives to present a comprehensive collection of Stones artworks, instruments, stage outfits and notebooks alongside key work by some of the legends of rock photography

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Featuring fresh insights from Mick, Keith, Charlie, and Ronnie, Unzipped digs deeper than ever before into the Stones' archives to present a comprehensive collection of Stones artworks, instruments, stage outfits, and notebooks alongside key work by some of the legends of rock photography.

For almost 60 years, the Rolling Stones have helped shape popular culture around the globe. Unzipped captures the compelling character and dynamic spectacle of the band through distinctive photography and interviews with the Stones themselves, tracing their impact and influence on rock music, art, design, fashion, photography, and filmmaking.

Evocative archive photos, artworks, outtakes, and memorabilia, together with dazzling images of the band's instruments and outfits, plunge you into the ever-changing world of the Stones. Many of the instruments and outfits are paired with pertinent archive photos, so you can examine the detail and see the objects in use.

Peppered throughout with engrossing and insightful new commentary by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood, the book also features a compelling introduction by Anthony DeCurtis, which chronicles their career, and perceptive articles by some of their most important creative collaborators, including Buddy Guy, Don Was, Anna Sui, John Varvatos, Martin Scorsese, Shepherd Fairey, Patrick Woodroffe, and Willie Williams.

Bold, glamorous, and captivating - and beautifully bound and finished - Unzipped is the perfect showcase for 'the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world'.

With 400 illustrations, 370 in colour.

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The Rolling Stones: Unzipped is praised as a visually evocative and comprehensive exploration of the band's nearly six-decade career. Record Collector notes that it offers fresh insights even for seasoned fans who might assume they know all about the iconic rock group.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500023853

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 30 Illustrations, black and white; 370 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Anthony DeCurtis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 317.0mm

Weight: 2160g

Pages: 288

About the Author

The Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood - have all been interviewed specially for the exhibition and accompanying book. Anthony DeCurtis is an author and music critic. He has written for the New York Times, Relix and Rolling Stone, for which he is a contributing editor.

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