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Where were you last night? Traveling Wilburys in LA
5 Mar 2010:
In addition to Wilburys Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Sidebury Jim Keltner, last night Olivia Harrison, Barbara Orbison, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Eric Idle and Gary Wright all attended an evening... More »

Your COMMENTS - The Traveling Wilburys
22 Feb 2010: A few of the latest comments sent to us from subscribers to THE TRAVELING WILBURYS. More »

Weller's 'God-like Genius'
10 Feb 2010:
The NME are to bestow Paul Weller with their highest accolade, the 'Godlike Genius' award, at their 2010 Awards ceremony on the 24th February. The honour is given to performers deemed... More »

Ringo Starr - Y Not
1 Feb 2010:
Ringo Starr has recently released his latest studio album Y Not. Forged with more than a little help from his friends - contributors include Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Joss Stone,... More »

Brian Wilson live at San Francisco Art Exchange!
29 Jan 2010:
That Lucky Old Sun comes to Northern California. Last weekend, 23rd January 2010, Brian Wilson and his band treated attendees of the San Francisco Art Exchange to a rare treat –... More »

Hendrix: Valleys of Neptune
28 Jan 2010:
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the passing of the legend that is Jimi Hendrix. To mark the occasion, Hendrix Experience LLC and Sony Music Entertainment are planning a series of... More »

A Furious Heartbeat
15 Jan 2010:
‘A Furious Heartbeat: An Evening of Art and Music’, at Subliminal Projects art gallery brought together two Genesis contributors for the first time. Subliminal Projects is owned by the artist Shepard... More »

The Elvis Trail
4 Jan 2010:
BBC 2, BBC 4 and BBC Radio 2 are celebrating the life of Elvis Presley in the fortnight that would have marked the star's 75th birthday on 8 January 2010.
You can... More »
GQ '100 Best Things' Peter Blake & Brian Wilson
17 Dec 2009:
That Lucky Old Sun by Brian Wilson and Peter Blake is being hailed in the GQ '100 Best Things' list for 2009.
GQ: "A collaboration between one of America's greatest musical minds... More »

Rebel Music Deluxe: only 3 copies left
17 Dec 2009:
A major celebration of the life and music of Bob Marley, REBEL MUSIC features the remarkable photographs of Kate Simon and specially commissioned text from 24 contributors including ex-Wailers Junior Marvin,... More »

Traveling Wilburys: images of Deluxe binding
15 Dec 2009:
We can now exclusively reveal the final look of the Deluxe copies of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS. These books, numbered 1-350, sold out extremely quickly and feature an additional limited edition print... More »

Bob Dylan 'Real Moments' in Rolling Stone top 100
8 Dec 2009:
We are delighted to announce Barry Feinstein's signed limited edition book, Real Moments, has made Rolling Stone magazine's top 100 list of "must-have music, games, books and more" for 2009.
You... More »

Receive a special Christmas inscription from Sir Peter Blake
7 Dec 2009:
Sir Peter Blake is currently at work on a massive 8ft oil painting for St Paul's Cathedral but he's agreed to take time out to inscribe personal messages in copies of... More »

While You Were Out... David Bowie Called
3 Dec 2009:
In a move that will delight Bowie fans and Genesis book collectors alike, David Bowie is signing copies of Geoff MacCormack's From Station To Station — available to purchase from Genesis... More »
Paul Weller, A Thousand Things: 2 new prints
2 Dec 2009:
On the second of Genesis’s '12 days of Christmas' we have chosen two of our favourite portraits of Paul Weller and are offering them exclusively to Genesis subscribers as limited edition... More »

12 Days of Christmas offers starts here
1 Dec 2009:
At Genesis Publications we are marking our own 12 days of Christmas - starting today. Keep an eye out; we guarantee one or two offers you will not want to miss.
Every... More »

Henry Diltz photography books
26 Nov 2009:
Fans of photographs by Henry Diltz can now appreciate his wonderful pictures of The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Neil Young and many more in two signed limited... More »

Rare books on sale: Alice's Looking Glass
25 Nov 2009:
A copy of the book 'Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There' that belonged to the girl who inspired author Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' will be sold at... More »

Gift idea for the holidays: 'Heroes & Villains'
24 Nov 2009:
Making a return to the Genesis Publications website is one of our favourite signed limited edition books, Heroes & Villains by David Steen.
Sir Roger Moore: ‘If, as the old saying... More »

Traveling Wilburys Deluxe has sold out
23 Nov 2009:
The 350 Deluxe copies of The Traveling Wilburys have sold out. But don't worry, we still have Collector copies available – these are also signed by Jeff Lynne and are currently... More »

Good news for survival of Darwin's species
20 Nov 2009:
A rare mockingbird could be reintroduced to the Galapagos Islands – with the help of some specimens collected by Charles Darwin. A team of geneticists extracted DNA from two birds that... More »

Paul Smith & Peter Blake bring the sun to London
19 Nov 2009:
Last night Paul Smith brought That Lucky Old Sun – a music and fine art collaboration that unites Brian Wilson with Sir Peter Blake – to his Albemarle Street store in... More »

Andy Warhol's book illustrations to be auctioned
17 Nov 2009:
They are a long way from the iconic pop art for which he is best known but a set of illustrations for a children's book series by Andy Warhol are set... More »

Sir Peter Blake's Sold-out Interview at OFFSET 2009
13 Nov 2009:
Last Saturday afternoon, 7th November, Sir Peter Blake took to the stage at OFFSET 2009 in Dublin with interviewer Hugh Linehan to discuss his art, life and everything in between. The... More »

Country Joe MacDonald and Jorma Kaukonen on WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE
11 Nov 2009: Country Joe MacDonald and Jorma Kaukonen who performed at Woodstock in 1969 and have contributed to our new signed limited edition book WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE share their thoughts:
Country Joe: 'Genesis Publications... More »

Offset 2009 Q&A Session with Sir Peter Blake
4 Nov 2009: The Offset 2009 festival kicks off this week in Dublin, Ireland to celebrate the work of the graphic designer and illustrator, and culminates this weekend with a 3-day conference and seminar... More »

Ronnie Wood wins 2009 Classic Rock Award
4 Nov 2009: Ronnie Wood has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution award for his musical achievements with The Jeff Beck Group, The Faces and The Rolling Stones at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of... More »

Hand bookbinding at Boston Public Library
3 Nov 2009:
This summer, Alain Taral of France won first prize in the Designer Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition, with a book binding made of pear wood decorated with precious wood veneers – including... More »

Rare books on show in Washington
30 Oct 2009:
A rare collection of unique, ornate books of divination consulted by shahs, sultans and Muslim laymen in 16th century Persia and Turkey are on show at Washington's Smithsonian Institution. Titled "Falnama:... More »

New film made on life of Sid Bernstein
30 Oct 2009:
Now 91, Sid Bernstein was in many ways the original concert promoter, bringing ‘British Invasion’ bands The Beatles and the Rolling Stones to America.
‘I called Brian Epstein at home,’ he... More »

On this day, October 26th 1965....
26 Oct 2009:
On this day, 1965, The Beatles caused a stir when appointed as Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBEs). Up until then the honour had typically been... More »

And on THIS day, 1988...
26 Oct 2009:
October 18th, 1988: The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 is released. Fast forward a couple of years... Genesis is now delighted to be publishing the band's first account of their adventures –... More »

Available Now - The Traveling Wilburys Book
23 Oct 2009:
Our latest hand-signed limited edition, THE TRAVELING WILBURYS official book is now available. We know this limited edition has been eagerly anticipated by all our subscribers, many of whom we've spoken... More »

Sky Arts Lights Up The Dark Side of the Moon
23 Oct 2009: Visitors to Primrose Hill, London, this evening will be illuminated by a large version of one of Pink Floyd’s most famous album covers ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. It has been... More »

Country Joe's Woodstock Experience
22 Oct 2009:
Country Joe McDonald, who contributed to our multi-media boxed set, WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE, has been in touch to tell us how much he is enjoying his copy: 'What a great thing to... More »

Who Shot Rock & Roll at Brooklyn Museum
20 Oct 2009:
Kate Simon, author of our Bob Marley limited edition, REBEL MUSIC, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the Brooklyn Museum on October 31st, entitled 'Behind the Lens, in... More »

Mary Rose Treasures Revealed
20 Oct 2009:
Relics from Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, have gone on show for the first time since they sank to the seabed in 1545. The Tudor artefacts, which include sailors' shoes,... More »

Paul Smith presents That Lucky Old Sun
19 Oct 2009:
Today, artworks by Sir Peter Blake, created exclusively for Genesis subscribers in the latest edition That Lucky Old Sun, are being presented by Sir Paul Smith at his "Globe" boutique at... More »

The guitars of 'A Day In The Life'
15 Oct 2009: Alan Rogan, a renowned guitar technician who over the years has worked with the likes of Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, George Harrison, Joe Walsh and Pete Townshend was first introduced to... More »

That Lucky Old Sun in L.A.
13 Oct 2009:
On the same day the L.A. Times announced Brian Wilson is to complete unfinished songs by George Gershwin - left untouched since the composer's passing in 1937 - Brian attended a... More »

The Rolling Stones T.O.T.A. '75
13 Oct 2009: Ronnie Wood describes this official book, published in association with The Rolling Stones, as 'Incredible!'. Now you can get inside the band's limited edition tour diary, with our new T.O.T.A '75... More »

Available Now - Bob Dylan REAL MOMENTS
7 Oct 2009: Barry Feinstein is the award-winning photographer behind some of the most iconic images of Bob Dylan ever taken.
We are pleased to publish 500 first edition copies of his captivating new book,... More »

Join Brian Wilson at Taschen, LA
2 Oct 2009: TASCHEN and Genesis Publications invite you to an evening with American music legend Brian Wilson. Brian will be on hand to launch and personalize copies of the limited edition THAT LUCKY... More »

New Hendrix Microsite
2 Oct 2009: It was a pioneering moment when Brian Roylance set up the first Genesis website, at a time when very few publishing houses, let alone specialist limited edition publishers, had any sort... More »

Buy Art Fair 2009
30 Sep 2009: After its debut last year, the Buy Art Fair 2009 returned to Manchester last weekend for its three day consumer art exhibition (24-27th September). Genesis was in attendance, showcasing its latest... More »

Welcome to the new look Genesis-Publications.com
25 Sep 2009: As you can see we have updated our website. The changes are more than just cosmetic; we have included new features that make it easier you to find your fine signed... More »

Three Portraits of Syd Barrett
24 Sep 2009: ‘He seems tense, suspended. He treads through time and space very gingerly. Thin and pale, with eyes still shocked by it all, he looks like a poet of old. The wasted,... More »

The Beatles Re-mastered and Re-released
9 Sep 2009: All of The Beatles’ studio albums are re-released today in a variety of formats, including a boxed set of the mono recordings which feature gatefold sleeves replicated from the original vinyl artwork. More »

That Lucky Old Sun at Snap Galleries
2 Sep 2009: Twelve new artworks by Sir Peter Blake, inspired by Brian Wilson’s latest solo masterpiece and taken from the Genesis limited edition boxset THAT LUCKY OLD SUN, are now on display at Snap Galleries, Birmingham, UK. More »

Les Paul 1915-2009
14 Aug 2009: We are sad to see the passing of one of modern music’s true icons and the creator of the first solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul. His instruments set the standards for... More »

40 Years Later, A Fresh Eye Is Cast On Woodstock Festival
12 Aug 2009: To read the latest feature on WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE by USA Today please click here.
More »

The Spoken Word
7 Aug 2009: The most engaging form of history comes from firsthand recollections, from those that were there, those that took part in something monumental - whether they knew it or not at the... More »

Woodstock Experience - The Reviews
6 Aug 2009:
With copies of WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE starting to arrive from our binders in Milan and the anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival just nine days away, we thought we'd bring you a... More »

Brian Wilson & Peter Blake - In The News
15 Jul 2009:
Brian Wilson personally launched THAT LUCKY OLD SUN to great applause earlier this month, so we thought we’d pull together what some of the major publications are printing:
The Times:
“London is so... More »

Brian Wilson Plays 'That Lucky Old Sun' Launch
3 Jul 2009:
Friends of Brian Wilson & Peter Blake and members of the media were last night treated to a special viewing of the new Genesis limited edition THAT LUCKY OLD SUN. Peter's... More »

Signed Sgt. Pepper Poster Sold
30 Jun 2009:
A poster advertising the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club
Band and featuring all four Beatle’s signatures has been sold for a
massive $52,500. It was produced by The Beatles Fan Club... More »

British And Irish Lions Tour Starts Tomorrow
29 May 2009:
Thirty-five years after the incredible 1974 tour, The Lions return to
South Africa tomorrow (30th May) to start their latest campaign. The
’74 tour was famous for many reasons; Willie John McBridge’s captaincy
ensured... More »

Shepard Fairey's Woodstock
29 May 2009:
Seen here for the first time are the front & back
box covers created by Shepard Fairey specially for the new edition
WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE. Readers will recall the artist's iconic series of
images created... More »

'Yes Indeed!' Wins A Grammy Launch Night
27 May 2009:
On Tuesday (12th May) a private audience of GRAMMY members and Genesis
subscribers were treated to an evening dedicated to the new limited
edition book, 'Ray Charles, Yes Indeed!' Hosted at the GRAMMY... More »

Woodstock Experience - Click Here For Details
20 May 2009:
We welcome readers who have just been informed about our latest signed limited edition book,
Woodstock Experience. It is now available to order online, if you would like to learn more... More »

John Lennon: The New York City Years
18 May 2009:
An exhibition documenting John Lennon’s time in the Big Apple, curated
by Yoko Ono has opened at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New
York (www.rockannex.com/lennon). It features a wealth... More »

Concert For George Deluxe Sells For $6600
12 May 2009:
A deluxe copy of Concert for George has been sold on the auction site
eBay, for a massive $6600 (approx £4321) - many times more than the
original sale price of £495. The... More »

Storm Launch At Liberty In London
11 May 2009:
We would like to thank all those who attended the launch of Storm
Thorgerson’s 40th anniversary box set, ‘Taken By Storm’. Featuring a
signed first edition copy of his book of the same... More »

Storm Thorgerson At Liberty, London
1 May 2009:
Next week we are having an author book-signing at Liberty’s in London,
Thursday 7th May 2009 to mark the publication of our new limited
edition TAKEN BY STORM.
Storm will be there of course,... More »

Performances by Ray Charles - Exclusive DVD
1 May 2009:
We can now exclusively reveal the contents of the DVD that will accompany every copy of RAY CHARLES - YES INDEED!
Produced in direct collaboration with the Ray Charles Marketing Group
it will... More »

Together Through Life - Released Today
27 Apr 2009:
Launched today in the UK and tomorrow in the US is Bob Dylan’s latest studio album
Together Through Life, which has been called ‘his warmest, most unforced, set of songs in... More »

British And Irish Lions Selected For South Africa Tour
21 Apr 2009:
The 37-man squad of the British and Irish Lions rugby team was
announced today, April 21. In what will be seen as a surprise in some
quarters, Ireland’s Paul O’Connell has been handed... More »

‘Whiter Shade Of Pale’ - Most Played Song In 75 Years
14 Apr 2009:
BBC Radio 2 and PPL have compiled a list of the top 75 songs most heard
in the UK since 1934. The top hit was Procol Harem’s ‘Whiter Shade of
Pale’ and lead... More »

Chris Blackwell Honoured At 2009 Music Week Awards
9 Apr 2009:
Chris Blackwell has been named as the most influential figure in the
last 50 years of the British music industry at the 2009 Music Week
Awards. Credited with introducing the world to Bob... More »

Ringo and McCartney Reunited Onstage
9 Apr 2009:
The Radio City Music Hall, NY, was the venue last Sunday for the
Change Begins Within
charity concert to benefit the David Lynch Foundation. Its star-studded
line-up peaked with a performance by Ringo... More »

Neil Young - Fork In The Road - Listen Now
6 Apr 2009:
Young’s latest album is currently available to listen to in its entirety on his MySpace page (www.myspace.com/neilyoung).
It features ten new tracks inspired by the current economic and climate
crises, including ‘When Worlds... More »

Ray Charles Yes Indeed! USA Tour
24 Mar 2009: We have news that a selection of photographs from YES INDEED! - exclusively published by Genesis - will be embarking across the USA as a touring exhibit. Commencing in Albany, Georgia,... More »

Watch ‘Taken By Storm’ on BBC
24 Mar 2009: In a fascinating short interview with the BBC, Storm Thorgerson discusses the work and role of an artist - be it a painter or visual artist like himself, or a musician... More »

Queen release Back Catalogue
20 Mar 2009: This year, Queen will release their entire back catalogue on vinyl. Beginning this month with Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races.... More »

New Bob Dylan Album Due This April
9 Mar 2009: A new ‘surprise’ album from Bob Dylan is on its way according to Rolling stone magazine. The disc purportedly contains ten new tracks and follows the same live-studio feel of Modern... More »

World Book Day Launch 'Ray Charles: Yes Indeed!'
5 Mar 2009: Genesis is proud to announce a brand new publication, and a Genesis classic – RAY CHARLES - YES INDEED! Photographs by Joe Adams – an official limited edition Book & DVD... More »

Yes Indeed! The Photographs of Joe Adams
23 Feb 2009: Celebrating 60 years since the release of Ray Charles' first ever single release – 'Confession Blues' in April, 1949 – Genesis Publications is proud to announce the forthcoming limited edition book... More »

A Day In The Life: 3 New Anniversary Prints
12 Feb 2009: ~ UPDATE – 6th March; Sold Out ~
To mark 35 years in limited edition publishing, we are delighted to offer a new twist on The Beatles A DAY IN THE LIFE... More »

New ‘Dear Mr Fantasy’ by Jim Capaldi
5 Feb 2009: Jim Capaldi: “Nothing has changed or faded, I’m a part of it’s a part of me – painted cool green and shaded.”
Genesis Publications are proud to announce the forthcoming signed limited... More »

California Dreaming Last Few Deluxe Copies
4 Feb 2009: There are just a dozen deluxe copies of Henry Diltz’s signed limited edition book left. These copies include three signed prints along with a full leather copy of Henry’s iconic images,... More »

Happy Birthday Genesis Publications
2 Feb 2009: This month marks the 35th Anniversary of Genesis Publications and in honour of this momentous event we will be celebrating all yearlong with 35 different events, offers and surprises. The first... More »

Get Back - Subscriber Offer
26 Jan 2009: The Beatles story, although synonymous with Liverpool, began in Germany as young men earning just £15 a week in the clubs of Hamburg and ended forty years ago this week on... More »

Wish You Were Here? TAKEN BY STORM arrives
20 Jan 2009: We have great news for all those who have ordered their copy of our latest limited edition, TAKEN BY STORM. Copies are arriving from the binders in Milan - and they... More »

Elvis Rocks Ireland
16 Jan 2009: Genesis author Lew Allen is to exhibit his unique photographs of Elvis next week at the Leinster Gallery in Ireland. Entitled Elvis & The Birth of Rock, Allen is showcasing 30... More »

Unseen Buddy Holly At Proud Gallery
13 Jan 2009: What is being called the ‘greatest collection of unseen Buddy Holly images ever compiled’ is to go on display later this month at Proud Central, London. It coincides with the 50th... More »

BBC Darwin Season 2009
12 Jan 2009: This year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin, and also 150 years since the original publication of his Origin of the Species. During the... More »

Happy New Year From Genesis
9 Jan 2009: We would like to wish all of our subscribers a very Happy New Year and want to thank you for your support throughout 2008. 2009 is set to be a very... More »
