Genesis has spent over three years collecting an extensive text of more than 96,000 words from 48 contributors. It is a story told entirely by its key protagonists - the musicians, artists, label executives, friends and hangers-on - a text rich in personal anecdotes and observations, fascinating and frank first-hand accounts of the stories behind the photographs, the music, the times, the beliefs, hopes, disappointments and dreams of a generation. Above all it describes how some profound qualities of time and place nurtured a musical movement with an identifiable sound.

Gerry Beckley: 'James Taylor was one of the first signings to the Apple label with Derek Taylor - I'm a huge fan.'

Michelle Phillips: 'I didn't like Jimi setting his guitar on fire, or smashing his instruments, I was late in appreciating what he was doing.'

Henry Diltz: 'Mama Cass had become friendly with Eric, who didn't really know anyone in town. Being the earth-mother type she was, she said, 'Well come over, and I'll invite some friends round'.'

Dewey Bunnell: 'I think California had a huge influence on the pop music scene, all the surfing, girls and cars were so idyllic - the Beach Boys weren't writing about some fantasy - this was real.'

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