Seattle, Washington (Nasdaq) 18 November 2011
Epic inks – a new imprint for high-end, limited edition books – burst on the scene with the publication GUITAR Collection, a luxurious, larger-than-life book 150 of the most elite guitars of all time.
years in the making and with a high-definition, state-of-the-art photography as the original, the guitar music COLLECTION six and a half documentary photographic Odyssey.
“guitar COLLECTION is arguably one of the most beautiful and visually exciting guitar Exhibitions? I’ve ever seen,” said Slash, former lead guitarist for Guns N ‘Roses, whose Les Paul Standard Copy and photographed selected for this epic tome. “For guitar lovers, this is the Sistine chapel of his peers and almost as big.”
result of years of discussions, debates and discussions, and reflects the wide range of perspectives of the authors and advisory board, the guitar Collection (Epic Ink, November 2011, $ 1500 limited edition) is a celebration of 150 remarkable guitars the publisher of the New York Times bestseller The Bob Dylan Scrapbook produced. Showcase of culturally important, historically important and visually beautiful guitars ever made, this package is a unique collector’s limited edition that is a fitting tribute to these instruments of the world’s most exclusive public and private collections.
in a custom-made leather guitar style guitar case includes COLLECTION Presented several extraordinary elements:
The package focuses on the guitar is a collection: an elite gathering of 150 Exceptional guitars. Weighing in at more than 20 pounds, this volume spotlights the guitar in all its glory. Written by Walter Carter, offers the combined knowledge of the world’s outstanding guitar guitar specialists and place each in its historical and cultural context. State-of-the art original photographs of three of our line guitar photographer Greg Morgan, John Peden and Marco Prozzo with the authoritative text, revealing the unique craftsmanship, form and function, and time worn features developed after years of use.
Completion of this volume, the guitar COLLECTION: Stories by Art Thompson, Michael Molenda and Alan Perna Tuesday offers a plethora of goodies, supplier information and entertaining look behind the scenes anecdotes about each of the featured guitars, even the most ardent to satisfy fan
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A special feature of each of the three limited collector’s editions of the guitar collection is a full-color, museum-quality print of one of the three guitars from the collection, signed by the renowned photographer John Peden. (The 24 wide x 12 high.)
Eric Clapton’s Blackie
here’s how it played Buddy Holly’s Gibson J-45 made by hand with its lid and iconic guitars from the likes of Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Kurt Cobain. The guitar COLLECTION also offers tools that play a vital role in the development of the guitar, including one of the earliest guitars made by Stradivarius in 1700 and the Martin D-458, as under the Holy Grail of the acoustic world today.
selected from over 1,500 applicants, each of the 150 priceless guitars have a unique meaning.
with attention to detail, excellent production values and impressive presentation, it is not surprising that distinction Yoko Ono, John [Lennon] would be honored to announce that his guitar was the guitar took collection.
GUITAR Collection, released by Epic Ink is now online to order or even the John Varvatos stores RonRobinson / Fred Segal in Los Angeles, and other fine shops.
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GUITAR COLLECTION: an elite gathering of 150 Exceptional guitars
by Walter Carter, with photographs by Greg Morgan, John Peden and Marco Prozzo
? 512 pages
? Over 670 original full color photographs
? Hand-numbered parchment title page
? in a handmade leather bag embossed with detail top-aligned
? For 23 wide and 11.25 high (58.4 cm high and 28.6 cm wide)
? 20.9 pounds (9.5 kg)
GUITAR COLLECTION: Stories
by Art Thompson, Michael Molenda and Alan Perna Tuesday
? 192 pages
? More than 180 color images
? bound in hardcover
? 8.25 wide and 11.25 high (21 cm wide and 28.6 cm high)
Both volumes come packaged in a custom, leather-style guitar case in one of three signed copies of museum quality. Only 1500 hand numbered copies per edition in English will be available.
Double-Neck
05th edition, ISBN 978-1-60380-169-0
Flat-Top-43 edition, ISBN 978-1-60380-170-6
Solid Body 54 edition, ISBN 978-1-60380-171-3
Walter Carter is a former historian for Gibson Guitar Corporation and the author of 10 books on guitars, including Gibson Guitars. 100 years of an American icon and Gruhn’s Guide to Vintage Guitars
Walter Carter is available for interviews on special request. Please contact Meg Parsont, Parsont Advertising Group, cell: 212.787.5704, E-mail:. Mparsont (at) Earth (dot) com, an interview with the author, book or digital printing material for the guitar Collection
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ON EPIC INK
Epic Ink is a new company of Becker & Mayer! outstanding manufacturer of innovative illustrated books for publishers worldwide. They have extensive experience of cooperation projects in the book with a broad spectrum of the major companies in the entertainment industry, high-profile real estate and personalities from the world of rock and roll. Ink is epic in Bellevue, Washington, and with Chronicle Books and Media spin is a member of The McEvoy Group.
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