WELLER - A THOUSAND THINGS - LAST COPIES

Only 50 copies now remain of the critically acclaimed A Thousand Things by Paul Weller and as of Monday, October 13, the price will increase from £250 to £350.

This is your last chance to secure a copy before the edition is completely sold out.

To ensure that you reserve a copy at the current price we recommend ordering this weekend. With thanks to everyone who has supported this unique visual history of one of Britain’s greatest songwriters and making it such a success.

Click here to read more and to order your copy.


UPDATE (Oct 13, 2008) - A Thousand Things is now Sold Out.

Paul Weller, Stockholm 1980 © Pennie Smith

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WOOD ON CANVAS TO SELL OUT!

Wood On Canvas is a fascinating tribute to Ronnie’s art that has toured the globe in numerous solo exhibitions, and a must-have for any fan of Ronnie and The Rolling Stones. There are now fewer than 200 signed copies available worldwide.

'On stage it's a different buzz every time, everybody's different and you still get that, 'Aaahhh.' I still get scared.' - Ronnie Wood

Signed by Ronnie Wood himself, and introduced by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts, Wood On Canvas features an exclusive 8,000 word narrative from Ronnie, as entertaining and humorous as you would expect, full of fascinating anecdotes and memories to accompany paintings and sketches from a life’s work.

At the end of this beautifully bound volume, a special 4-track CD, unique to this publication, includes collaborative recordings with Bob Dylan and Ian McLagan, at Ronnie’s own studio in Ireland, and presents 2 previously unreleased tracks, ‘So High’ and ‘Interfere’.

The last ever copy of David Bowie’s signed edition Moonage Daydream has now left our office and we invite you to secure your copy of Wood On Canvas before this limited edition sells out. Click here to read more and to order your copy.

Solo I, Screenprint 1992 © Ronnie Wood

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BOB DYLAN ‘TELL TALE SIGNS’ - EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW

Oct 7, 2008 is the official launch date of Bob Dylan’s latest album in his ‘bootleg’ series, Tell Tale Signs – Rare and Unreleased 1989-2006. However, from today, fans can exclusively preview the album in full by visiting www.npr.org. The two-disc set includes alternative takes of tracks recorded over the last 20 years and shows the creative process involved in songs such as Mississippi, Most of the Time and Dignity.

Click here to read more about our exclusive titles dedicated to the infamous ‘song and dance man’, including the award-winning Thin Wild Mercury by photographer and director Jerry Schatzberg.

Bob Dylan - on stage © Jerry Schatzberg.

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DAMIAN LEWIS SIGNS-UP

We are proud to announce that actor Damian Lewis, who portrayed Richard Winters in the award-winning TV series Band of Brothers, has personally signed all of the deluxe copies of our latest signed limited edition, Easy Company 506th PIR – In Photographs.

Richard Winters was an original member of 'E' Company, having volunteered for Parachute Training at Camp Toccoa after completing officer training. He jumped in to Normandy on D-Day in June 1944 and assumed the role of Commanding Officer during the assault. By the time Germany surrendered he had achieved the rank of Major.

All copies in the edition are signed by at least six veterans and feature their recollections alongside rare and never-before-seen photographs taken during their campaigns. Click here to read more and order your copy.

Richard Winters - Officer Training, circa 1941.

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WIN INTERNATIONAL FAME AND A RINGO-SIGNED DRUMHEAD

Ringo’s ‘All-Starr Tour 2008’ is the subject of a photographic contest to see who can come up with the best shot of Starr and his band. The winner’s photograph will be showcased on Ringo’s website and they will also receive a personally autographed drumhead. For your chance to win visit Starr’s website (www.ringostarr.com) and send your image now (last date for submissions, October 30). If the response is as good as our postcard competition for ‘Postcards From The Boys’ there should be some great images to choose from.

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THE WHO ON TOUR - USA AND JAPAN

This autumn The Who are playing a string of dates across America (October 21 to Nov 9) and Japan (from Nov 13 to 17). They finish in time to attend The Kennedy Center Honours on Dec 7, where they will be recognised for a lifetime of outstanding achievement. The event is hosted by John F. Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy.

Pete Townshend: ‘Roger and I both feel our work in the United States has been as important as our work at home. Because our medium, rock music, is quintessentially American music with broad and deep international and multicultural roots, this honour is especially meaningful to us Brits.’

Genesis has been fortunate to work with the ‘greatest live rock ‘n’ roll band in the world’ on two occasions. The Who Live shows exactly why they merit such an accolade and Maximum Who focuses on the band as they stormed through the Sixties. Both titles are available to order now, click here to read more and order your copy.

Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, 2 December 1971 © Carl Dunn

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SOLD OUT – MOONAGE DAYDREAM

Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust, by Mick Rock and David Bowie, is now sold out. Featuring Mick Rock’s iconic photographs, Moonage Daydream was the first time David Bowie had gone on record – at least at such length – about his most famous creation. Flamboyantly designed and featuring a fabulous binding, if you are lucky enough to own one of these exquisite limited editions, treasure it: copies will now be highly coveted.

The good news for Bowie fans is that copies of From Station To Station: Travels With Bowie 1973-1976 are still available. Written by Bowie’s lifelong friend Geoff MacCormack, and featuring his incredible personal archive of previously unseen photographs and rare items of memorabilia, From Station To Station is a fascinating story of life with rock music's most intriguing artists. Click here to read more.

To whet your appetite further, you can listen to Geoff MacCormack talking about his travels with Bowie and view sample pages from the book itself [click here].

Additionally, if you order before Christmas, Geoff will personalise your copy with an inscription of your choice (up to 20 words).

Photo © Geoff MacCormack

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SNAP GALLERY - THE ROLLING STONES

Photographers Dominique Tarlé and Michael Cooper open their Rolling Stones archives this weekend, Saturday September 13, with an extensive exhibition of images at the Snap Gallery, Birmingham (UK). Tarlé shot the infamous photographs of the Stones recording Exile on Main Street at the Villa Nellcôte in southern France and Cooper, who shot the band throughout the late Sixties, produced the Satanic Majesties LP sleeve.

Dominique Tarlé is flying in especially for the opening, click here for more information. Fans of the Stones will be able to see some Genesis titles also on display, including ‘Pleased To Meet You’ and ‘TOTA ’75 – The Rolling Stones Tour of The America 1975’. Click here to see our full catalogue of Stones titles.

Photo © Michael Cooper - taken from Blinds & Shutters

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AVAILABLE NOW:
Easy Company 506th

The Men of Easy Company and Genesis Publications are delighted to announce the release of Easy Company 506th PIR - In Photographs. The new, signed, leather-bound limited edition features an original text from 23 veteran soldiers, over 400 rare photographs and a foreword by Tom Hanks.

To read more and to order your copy, please click here.

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KATE SIMON INTERVIEWS FOR INTERVIEW

Genesis author Kate Simon is already one of the world's foremost portrait photographers, but now she's turning her attention to journalism. At the moment, she's acting as a contributing editor for the legendary Interview magazine, founded by Andy Warhol in 1969. In the August issue of the magazine she interviews legendary US comedian Richard Lewis; the article is published, of course, alongside portraits taken by her.

Kate's incredible photographs of Bob Marley are published by Genesis in Rebel Music: Bob Marley and Roots Reggae, described by Bob's daughter Cedella as a 'classic'. Copies are still available, including a small number of 30th Anniversary copies that come with a signed, silver-gelatin print, made direct from the negative and as used in the making of the book. For more information, click here.

For more interviews and articles by Kate, keep an eye on the Interview magazine website here or to read her interview with Richard Lewis, click here.

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CAPTAIN COOK'S BOOMERANG

A boomerang collected by the explorer Captain James Cook is predicted to sell at auction for up to £60,000. Cook brought the boomerang back to England in 1771, but had no idea of its name or real purpose, believing it to be some kind of wooden sword. The first records of a boomerang in action date from the early nineteenth century, well after Cook's death, so it is likely the famous explorer never discovered the reality of his prize. The boomerang is to go to auction next month in London, along with two wooden clubs collected in the same expedition.

Genesis published the logs of both James Cook's legendary Voyages of Discovery. The first of the two hand bound books, detailing Cook's travels with the HMS Endeavour, sold out to become a valuable collectible. The second, Cook's account of his journey aboard HMS Resolution through the South Pacific and across the Antarctic Circle, is still available to order here.

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BRIAN EPSTEIN'S MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR SALE

The Beatles' original management contract with Brian Epstein goes under the hammer this September and is expected to sell for a massive £250,000. It was originally signed by the boys in January 1962, with the fathers of Paul and George endorsing the document because their sons were under 21 at the time. Brian famously held back from endorsing the agreement until he had fulfilled his promise of a record contract, which he duly secured six months later and signed on October 1st 1962.

He would take 25% of earnings over £200 (approximately £3000 in today's money) per week and in return would 'undertake all necessary advertising and publicity for the Artists' and 'advise the Artists on all matters concerning clothes, make-up and the presentation and construction of the Artists' acts'.

For all enquiries about the auction please contact the Idea Generation Gallery on +44 (0)20 7749 6850.

Photo © Michael Peto - taken from Now These Days Are Gone

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ROCK & ROLL HEROES EXHIBITION

A selection of Genesis books and prints has gone on display at Paul Smith's flagship 'Space' store in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition takes over the complete fourth floor gallery, a space designed by Paul Smith to introduce a constant but varied line up of British and European artists.

The exhibition runs from August 8th until September 23rd with a highlight being a set of Lawrence Watson photographs that were used in the production of A Thousand Things by Paul Weller, our latest limited edition which we expect to sell out soon.

PAUL SMITH 'SPACE'
5-46-14 Jingumae Shibuya-ku Tokyo
Tel: +81 3 5766 1788
Open: 11.00am - 8.00pm (Closed: Wednesday)

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A GARDEN FOR GEORGE - ONLINE

Following on from the success of the George Harrison-inspired garden at the 2008 Chelsea Flower Show (see here) a website taking you through the design, development and implementation of the installation has just been launched (www.georgeharrison.com/garden). Fans can review all the horticultural processes through a wealth of video clips, a vast gallery of images and exclusive interviews with garden designers Olivia Harrison and Yvonne Innes.

George was a keen gardener, dedicating his autobiography, I Me Mine, to 'gardeners everywhere'. He published his book with Genesis after seeing a copy of Captain Bligh's Log of HMS Bounty (available in 1975 for £158 - approximately £700 in today's money).

To see all our Beatles titles click here or to experience the books that inspired George click here.

I Me Mine (original limited edition) published 1980.

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ELVIS WEEK 2008 - FREE SHIPPING

Saturday saw the start of Elvis Week 2008. The annual celebrations are centred on Graceland in Memphis and give fans a chance to get together and celebrate the life and music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. This year's festival will run until Sunday (August 17) and features a host of events including the Elvis Fan Club Festival and the performance of Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Click here to find out more from the official Elvis Week website.

For the duration of the festivities Genesis are offering free shipping on all orders of Lew Allen's photographic book, 'Elvis & the Birth of Rock' - a saving of £25 for US deliveries. The signed limited edition shows the King at the height of 'Elvis Mania' through previously unpublished, often candid and insightful images taken between 1956-58. Click here to read more and to order your copy today - all copies are signed by photographer Lew Allen and editor Mike McCartney.

Taken from 'Elvis & the Birth of Rock' by Lew Allen

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BEATLES FOR SALE

A 30-minute tape of a Beatles recording session has sold for £9,800 at auction in the UK. The reel-to-reel recording was found in an attic and features The Beatles performing 10 songs, both their own and covers such as 'Honey Don't'. But the highlight is said to be their attempts to complete the recording of 'I'll Follow The Sun' during which Lennon and McCartney are frequently heard giggling and cracking jokes.

It is thought that the tape was made in 1964, when the band were riding the crest of a wave of popularity and high spirits and good humour were inevitable. That same year The Beatles toured the US for the first time to complete their musical domination of the globe, and the excitement of those times and the band's collective sense of fun are wonderfully captured by Curt Gunther's photographs of that tour, as presented in the Genesis limited edition Mania Days. Click here for more information.

Photo © Curt Gunther    

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E. COMPANY REMEMBER NORMANDY 1944

A monument commemorating the heroism of Easy Company, 506th PIR, has been unveiled at Brecourt Manor, Normandy. It was here that the 'Band of Brothers' successfully destroyed a deadly gun emplacement firing onto the Utah beach landings during the early hours of D-Day. Far behind enemy-lines, the vastly out-numbered men later received Bronze and Silver Stars for their actions. Now, for the first time, Genesis will publish their recollections and personal photographs in a signed, historical limited edition book.

This title is due for release very soon. To register your interest in this limited edition, and receive preferential ordering options, please click here.

From Left to Right - Herb Suerth, Bill Maynard and Ed Shames.

All have contributed text and signatures to 'Easy Co. 506th PIR - In Photographs'.    

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MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITARS CELEBRATE 175 YEARS

This year C.F. Martin & Co. celebrates 175 years of guitar building excellence. Coveted the world over, they are favoured by guitar legends such as Eric Clapton. The company's list of patrons are extensive - Bob Dylan had a Martin 1949 00-17, which he acquired in 1959. He writes about this in 'Chronicles':

Dylan: 'First thing I did was go trade in my electric guitar, which would have been useless for me, for a double-O Martin acoustic. The man at the store traded me even and I left carrying the guitar in its case. I would play this guitar for the next couple of years or so.'

This 'couple of years' happens to be before his official recording days, but the guitar can be heard on the Minnesota tapes and some other early tapes, including 'Wade in the Water', from the Minnesota Hotel Tape, which was released on Live 1961-2000.

Jerry Schatzberg, author of 'Thin Wild Mercury', was there when Dylan turned in his acoustic guitar for a Fender Stratocaster. He shot the cover for Dylan's explosive album, 'Blonde on Blonde', featuring what Dylan called "that thin wild mercury sound".

Schatzberg: 'The frame he chose for the cover is blurred and out of focus. Of course everyone was trying to interpret the meaning, saying it must represent getting high or an LSD trip.'

Photo © Jerry Schatzberg    

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CSN RETURN WITH FIRST STUDIO ALBUM SINCE 1994

Due in 2009 and produced by the legendary Rick Rubin, CSN will come together in the studio for the first time in 14 years to produce an album of their favourite songs. It will not feature a single CSN lyric. Instead, a list of 60 proposed songs were whittled down by David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash through a long series of discussions with Rubin.

Graham Nash: 'He (Rubin) wants to do an album of all the songs we love, all the songs we wished we'd written. It's brilliant from this point of view because we usually wait five years to record an album.'

Crosby, Stills and Nash have been involved in a number of projects recently. With the release of the documentary 'CSNY: Deja vu' on Friday (25th July) along with their insightful input on Henry Diltz's 'California Dreaming' book, they are certainly giving their fans exactly what they want - more.

CSN print © Henry Diltz - Available exclusively with 'California Dreaming'

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EASY COMPANY 506th - 'BAND OF BROTHERS'

Click here for an overview of the next limited edition book soon to be published by Genesis: a first-hand account of the liberation of Europe, told through the photographs and words of those who served within the ranks of Easy Company 506th. These are the same veteran soldiers immortalized by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg in their historic series, 'Band of Brothers'.

To read more (and to register your interest) please click here.

The liberation of Eindhoven, September 1944    

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SGT PEPPER'S DRUM SELLS FOR OVER £500,000

The drum that takes centre stage on the cover of The Beatle's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, has been sold at auction for over £500,000. On a commission from the album sleeve's designer Sir Peter Blake, Joe Ephgrave, a fairground artist, painted the drum's skin in an imaginative circus style with such brilliance that it inspired a wealth of imitations.

Sir George Martin remembers the process involved in the making of this sleeve in his signed limited edition, 'Summer of Love - The Making of Sgt. Pepper', available now from Genesis.

Sir George Martin ('Summer of Love'): 'Paul's original thought was to have The Beatles in a park being given a formal presentation by the Lord Mayor or some such character. They were to be situated behind a huge floral clock. There could be a wonderful magic crowd in this imaginary park - an imaginary audience watching and listening.'

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STILLS & HENDRIX 'LOST' ALBUM FOUND

It has been reported that Stephen Stills has found an album he recorded with Jimi Hendrix. Previously lost, Stills admits that even he was unaware of its existence. A prolific recorder in the Sixties and Seventies, Stills is set to release the album through CSN band-mate Graham Nash.

Graham Nash: 'In the Seventies, he (Stills) was a recording fool. He just found a bloody album he made with Jimi Hendrix.'

Stephen Stills (from 'California Dreaming'): 'Jimi Hendrix and I had a secret plan of having a new band and no one ever new about it but then I found out years later that Mitch Mitchell knew because he wrote in his book, God bless him.'

Russ Kunkel (from 'California Dreaming'): 'Stephen Stills was one of the only people that Ahmet Ertegun gave a PO number to because he believed so much in his talent. So Stephen could go to any studio in the world, hire musicians and record - and he took advantage of it.'

To read more about and to order 'California Dreaming - Memories & Visions of LA 1966-1975' please click here and to read more excerpts click here.

'Classic Hendrix - The Ultimate Hendrix Experience' is available here.

Photo © Gernot Plitz    

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WELCOME GOLDMINE MAGAZINE READERS

Genesis publications are delighted to welcome readers of Goldmine Magazine who have come to read more about 'A Day In The Life'. This book and portfolio boxed set from Genesis features The Beatles on one cold yet momentous day in 1963 - the day John, Paul, George and Ringo find out they had their very first UK Number One single.

Goldmine Magazine (www.goldminemag.com) feature images and reviews of 'A Day In The Life' on their website, including an exclusive podcast where 'A Day In The Life' writer Andy Thompson speaks about the day, the prints, and the photographer Michael Ward. To download this unique and insightful interview click here.

To read more about 'A Day In The Life' and order your copy, please click here.

Photo © Michael Ward    

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THE WHO - 'SLIP KID' EXCLUSIVE

This Saturday, 12th July, The Who will be played tribute to at the VH1 Rock Honours show by performances from artists including Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. The highlight is sure to be when The Who take to the stage and close the evening with a 40-minute rendition of 'Slip Kid', their first live performance of the song in over 30 years. Producer Bill Curbishley who was touring with the boys at this time in 1976 recollects what it was like.

Curbishley: 'The superlatives were now becoming commonplace and the consistency of the performance won them the title of the 'world's finest rock band'.'

'Looking back now, it seems incredible that Seattle on October 14th was to prove to be Keith Moon's last concert with the Who in the States. On that night they ripped apart a crowd of 15,000 delirious fans leaving the USA and 1976 exhausted and on a high, carrying with them one complete policeman's uniform purchased from a dazed and confused cop.'

The above is an excerpt from Bill's insightful introduction to 'The Who Live', the signed limited edition from Genesis. Click here to learn more.

Click here to read more about VH1's special tribute to the Mod rockers.

Photo © Michael Zagaris

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JERRY LEE LEWIS CONTRIBUTES TO 'JOHNNY CASH: AMERICAN LEGEND'

Those who have registered their interest in the eagerly-anticipated 'Johnny Cash: American Legend' will be delighted to learn that Jerry Lee Lewis has now contributed to the book. Jerry Lee joins a host of musicians paying tribute to their remarkable friend in this historic book published with the Johnny Cash Estate. Lewis states Folsom Prison Blues as one of his favourite songs and, when asked what he thought made Cash so distinctive, answered simply, 'John was always his own man, like myself'.

For the first time, 'Johnny Cash: American Legend' opens the door on the stunning portfolio of images taken by Cash's long-term friend and trusted photographer, Alan Messer. Fans will be familiar with Alan's iconic photographs, many hundreds are previously unseen. The total collection presents an unparalleled account of an American legend's life and music.

To register your interest in this title - receive regular updates and to be amongst the first to order this strictly limited edition book - please click here.

Photo © Alan Messer

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DAVID BOWIE: LAST CHANCE

'Moonage Daydream', by David Bowie and Mick Rock, is close to selling out for ever. Fewer than 50 copies remain of the 2,500 that were made.

Released in 2002, both fans and press were genuinely astonished by this book when it was first released. The Washington Post described as 'a masterpiece' and Elle magazine as 'simply beautiful'.

Since that time, a trade edition was produced for David and Mick that featured reduced content and vastly scaled back production values. Many fans bought both - the hand-signed limited edition for their collection, and a 'mass-market' version to thumb through.

This is possibly a last chance to order the original, limited edition book. Once out of print, it will no longer exist except on the second-hand, resale market where it is sure to command a much higher price as a fine-art collector's piece. As GQ magazine wrote: 'Few books are this lovingly produced.'

Whilst stocks remain, click here to order your brand new copy from Genesis, signed by co-authors David Bowie and Mick Rock.

Photo © Mick Rock

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LOST INTERVIEW FOUND - THE BEATLES 1964

A nine-minute tape of the Fab Four recorded for Scottish Television in April 1964 has been recovered from a damp London garage. The band are interviewed for Roundup, a children's current affairs show, and gives an insight into the how Lennon and McCartney first met and how they wrote songs together.

'Sometimes we write them on old pianos or anything that's lying around, guitars and things. Normally we sit down and try and bash one out.' McCartney

They had previously appeared on the same show a year earlier (January 1963) performing Please, Please Me - which a month later would become their first UK Number One single. Michael Ward was there on that day, Feb 13 1963, and a stunning print and book set of his images and recollections is available in 'A Day In The Life'.

The entire 'Lost Beatles Interview' will air today at 13.30 on BBC Radio 4 (and again at 15.30 on Saturday 5 July).

Photo © Michael Ward - 'A Day In The Life'

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BBC OPENS VAULT TO EMI

The BBC has opened its vaults to the music publisher EMI in a move that will allow the distribution of thousands of hours of previously unreleased footage. The cache includes the infamous 1975 Cracked Actor TV documentary showing David Bowie on his US Diamond Dogs tour. Shown alongside Bowie throughout Cracked Actor is Genesis author Geoff MacCormack who travelled and toured with Bowie between 1973-76. His photographs and recollections can only be found in the signed limited edition 'From Station To Station'.

Readers of 'Psychedelic Renegades' will be interested to know that a rare interview with Syd Barrett and The Pink Floyd from 1967 has also been unearthed from within the BBC archive. It was just four years later that Barrett disappeared from the public eye. Mick Rock's photographs in 'Psychedelic Renegades' alongside his and Duggie Field's exclusive text illustrate those decisive years.

Paul Dempsey, Director of Audio and Music, BBC Worldwide: 'It's great news for music fans who are always hungry for more content from their favourite artist or band.'

Photo © Mick Rock - exclusive to the limited edition, Psychedelic Renegades    

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MOJO HONOURS LIST 2008

This Monday (16th June) MOJO hosted their annual 'Honours List' awards ceremony to celebrate the contribution of musicians, 'whose work is built to last, transcending time, place and context'. Held at The Brewery, London, with over 500 legendary guests, from Jimmy Page and Paul Weller to Duffy and Nick Cave, MOJO handed out 21 awards including 'Song of the Year', 'Best Album', 'Inspiration' and 'Icon'.

Among those honoured were Neil Young who was short-listed for the 'Best Live Act' award and Paul Weller who won the 'Outstanding Contribution Award', which is sponsored by the legendary Cavern Club and given 'to acknowledge a body of work without which the rock and pop music of today would be in a sense inconceivable'.

Video highlights of the evening along with all the winners are available at the Mojo Website, www.mojo4music.com.

'California Dreaming', which includes classic photographs of Neil Young with Buffalo Springfield, CSNY and as a solo artist, and 'A Thousand Things' by Paul Weller are available to order now from the Genesis catalogue, click here.

Image - 'A Thousand Things' - Weller/Townshend

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RAY CHARLES - FOREWORD BY BILL WYMAN CONFIRMED

Bill Wyman has agreed to provide the foreword to our forthcoming limited edition book 'Ray Charles: the Photographs of Joe Adams'. Bill's words will preface an unparalleled volume of unpublished photographs and first-hand recollections on the life and genius of Ray Charles.

Bill has contributed to numerous Genesis titles over the years, from Dominique Tarle's 'Exile', to Michael Cooper's 'Blinds and Shutters', and the publication of his own photographs and reminiscences of artist Marc Chagall in 'Wyman Shoots Chagall'.

'Ray Charles: the Photographs of Joe Adams' is being published very soon, to stay abreast of all the latest news and to be amongst the first to order your copy, register your details here.

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PAUL WELLER'S 'WORK OF ART'

If you remain in any doubt about ordering a copy, here is what Paul Weller has to say: ‘You need to see the quality of it. It sounds a bit poncey to call it a work of art, but it's an art book, the way it's been put together.’

Click here to read a selection of customer reactions and reviews - from Jonathan Ross to Vogue magazine.

Click here to order your copy of 'A Thousand Things' by Paul Weller.

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SIR PAUL McCARTNEY ANNOUNCES FINAL TOUR

In 1966 The Beatles stopped touring. Forty years later Sir Paul McCartney is doing the same. This time McCartney is bowing out in style with an epic 100-date global tour that is sure to be a sell-out.

Sir Paul has chosen to end his touring career to spend more time with his four-year-old daughter Beatrice and to 'settle down' into semi-retirement.

The announcement has come as bitter-sweet news to many of McCartney's fans who are pleased for another chance to see him playing live but are upset that it may be for the last time. The farewell tour is expected to span over two years with dates in Australia, Canada, the UK and USA and could begin as soon as autumn 2008.

If his most recent concerts are anything to go by - such as his crowd-pleasing performance for the Liverpool '08 celebrations last week - fans can expect some spectacular shows with surprising set lists.

For a look back at The Beatles' incredible touring history see Mania Days, The Beatles 1964 US Tour. To order this book or any of our Beatles-related titles, click here.

Photo © Curt Gunther    

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D-DAY - 64 YEARS ON

Friday June 6th marked the 64th anniversary of D-Day, the day on which 75,215 British and Canadian troops and 57,500 US troops invaded Nazi-occupied Europe. To mark the anniversary a remembrance celebration is held every year in Normandy, centering upon the town of Ste-Mere-Eglise. It is a time for the courageous acts of the troops to be remembered and an emotional return for many war veterans. It is also a chance for the public to engage with re-enactions of the dramatic events of 64 years ago.

The invasion of Normandy was the largest amphibious assault ever launched. It involved five army divisions in the first assault; 7,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft. Several airborne divisions played a particularly crucial role in the opening phase of Operation Overlord which began just minutes past midnight on June 6th 1944. Amongst the most famed is Easy Company, 506th PIR. The company's actions saved countless lives as their exploits behind enemy lines severed chances of German counter attacks and rendered gun batteries inoperable.

To pay tribute to Easy Company, Genesis publications is producing a stunning photographic and narrative history of the company, providing fascinating insight into their actions. 'Easy Company 506th PIR in Photographs' will follow each phase of their training and campaigns. The book also features the private photographs, diary extracts, original maps and previously unseen records of Major Richard D Winters. This beautiful limited edition is a poignant way to commemorate the anniversary of both D-Day and the incredible history of Easy Company.

To be released soon, click here to register your interest and receive exclusive news updates.

Top Image: 1944 - Members of Easy Company with captured enemy machine guns
Bottom Image: 2008 - Re-enactors from the Anniversary Celebration    

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PAUL WELLER AND JONATHAN ROSS

Listeners to Jonathan Ross's BBC Radio 2 programme have the opportunity to win a copy of Genesis Publication's new signed limited edition book, A Thousand Things by Paul Weller, as Ross interviews Paul from 10am this Saturday (8th June). Fans will also get a chance to see the former Jam frontman perform live the night before on Ross's BBC One Friday Night With... show.

Paul Weller is currently promoting both his book and his ninth solo album, 22 Dreams. A notorious hard worker, he has given such a large number of interviews that it would be impossible to list them all here. Find below a small sample of what is available online.

Following the book's launch at Paul Smith's boutique in Covent Garden on Monday 2nd June, this Saturday's Independent will feature an exclusive interview between Paul Weller and fashion designer Sir Paul Smith.

Mojo Magazine - Gallery of images from the new book
Telegraph.co.uk - Paul Weller: changing man
Times Online - Paul Weller flags up his new album 22 Dreams with marathon tour
Scotland on Sunday - Mod on his side
Sunday Herald - A wilder Weller
XFM - Weller Blast Jam Lauds The Enemy

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A THOUSAND THINGS - THE LONDON LAUNCH

A Thousand Things, Paul Weller's new limited edition book and vinyl boxed set, celebrated its launch this week at the flagship Paul Smith store in Covent Garden, London. Copies of the limited edition are on display alongside framed photographs, vinyl record covers and memorabilia - all set to the backdrop of Paul Smith's classically inspired menswear. Weller released his new album, '22 Dreams' the same day and to mark the occasion both Paul and Sir Paul Smith signed an Epiphone Casino guitar, donated by Gibson, that will be auctioned for charity later this year. The guitar will be on display at the Paul Smith store until June 13.

A Thousand Things proved very popular with the guests, among them graphic designer Simon Halfon and Genesis author Geoff MacCormack whose travels with Bowie from 1973-76 are the subject of his signed limited edition, From Station to Station. Noted photographers such as Lawrence Watson and Pennie Smith mingled with musicians from Hard-Fi and The Kaiser Chiefs, as well as footballer Lee Dixon, and DJs Gary Crowley and Eddie Piller, all coming together in respect for the Modfather.

Genesis would like to thank everyone at Paul Smith for hosting the event and all those that attended. Copies of A Thousand Things are selling fast. To order yours click here.

Left to right: Simon Halfon, Sir Paul Smith, Paul Weller
Photo © Lawrence Watson    

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SIR PAUL SMITH HOSTS PAUL WELLER

Between May 31 and June 13, the Paul Smith boutique in Floral Street, London, will be hosting a small exhibition featuring rare photographs of Paul Weller, memorabilia and, of course, the latest signed limited edition from Genesis Publications, A Thousand Things.

Copies of the limited edition will be on display alongside vintage vinyl records, magazine covers and stunning, rare prints by the photographer Lawrence Watson. The prints and the book will both be available to purchase.

Also on display will be two beautiful guitars. One, which will sit in the boutique window, will be Paul Weller's classic Rickenbacker 330. The other is an Epiphone Casino signed by both Paul Weller and Sir Paul Smith that is being auctioned off for charity.

A Thousand Things is available to order now, click here.

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THE BEATLES - 'ALL TOGETHER NOW' AND 'CONCERT FOR GEORGE' - SPECIAL SCREENINGS

The Liverpool Culture Company will present the UK premiere of the documentary 'All Together Now' tonight (Friday 30th) followed with a special screening of 'Concert For George' tomorrow (Saturday 31st) at the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT) as part of the ongoing celebrations in Liverpool as European Capital of Culture.

'All Together Now' tells the story of the collaboration between The Beatles and the Cirque du Soleil to produce the 'Love' stage show. By using new intimate interviews with Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison as well as directors Sir George Martin and son Giles Martin, it gives an intriguing insight into how the Beatles music was fused with the aesthetic stagecraft of the Cirque du Soleil.

In 2002 the 'Concert For George' again brought together some of the world's finest performers for one unprecedented night of celebration. Rock stars, comedians and classical musicians in both the Indian and European tradition all took to the stage of The Albert Hall in perfect harmony, united by one thing: a love for their friend George Harrison who passed away exactly one year before.

To read more about the unique limited editions on The Beatles published by Genesis - including the remarkable book, Concert For George, that follows the story of that night from the rehearsals, the sound checks, to the stage and beyond - please click here.

Photo © Brian Roylance    

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BOB DYLAN - THE DRAWN BLANK SERIES

An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Bob Dylan is to start at the Halcyon Gallery, London, on the 14th June. Produced whilst on the road as he toured from 1989-92 the Drawn Blank Series is described by Dylan, 'as an effort to refocus a restless mind'. The 140 paintings recreate scenes of everyday life from hotel rooms and cityscapes to train tracks and wandering rivers. First exhibited in Germany last year and then published in Bob Dylan: The Drawn Blank Series the images are available to purchase as signed fine-art prints.

Dylan with his copy of Flemish Painting from Bosch to Rubens
© Jerry Schatzberg from the Genesis signed limited edition Thin Wild Mercury    

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TWO DAYS IN THE LIFE: THE BEATLES

This June, Genesis author Michael Ward joins fellow photographer Tom Murray at the newly opened Idea Generation Gallery, London, to exhibit their rare photographs of The Beatles.

Two Days In The Life: The Beatles begins by transporting us to February 19th 1963 with Michael Ward's images following the mop-tops around Liverpool, ending up in the Cavern on the night it was announced they had attained their first Number One single. Skipping forward five years to July 28th 1968 the exhibition heads south for Tom Murray's 'Mad Day Out' across London, armed only with two rolls of film and Don McCullin's words ringing in his ears, 'Bring along your camera - you might get some nice snaps.'

This exhibition runs from 29th May until 29th June, where visitors will be able to view and order copies of the signed Genesis limited edition portfolio, A Day In The Life by Michael Ward, which includes the images on display. Click here to read more about this very special boxed set.

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GEORGE HARRISON INSPIRED GARDEN

George Harrison is the focus of a very special garden at the 2008 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Designed by Olivia Harrison and sponsored by The Material World Charitable Fund, the display is composed of four sections that tell the story of his life through a medium that was very close to his heart.

George, famous for his love of horticulture, once said to Joe Brown, 'I'm in the wrong job. I should have been a gardener really.'

Harrison had been a big fan of the Chelsea Flower show and was often seen taking in the displays, notebook in hand. The Chelsea Flower Show 2008 runs from the 20-24th May with the Harrison-inspired Silver-Gilt Flora Award-winning garden at site number RHW31.

Available to order now, Concert for George - A Celebration of the Life of George Harrison. All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to the Material World Charitable Foundation.

Photo © Brian Roylance    

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FIRST LITERARY FESTIVAL FOR THE BEATLES STORY, LIVERPOOL

Throughout May The Beatles Story, Liverpool's Beatles-themed visitor attraction on Albert Dock, is hosting its first festival of paperback writers. Celebrating the host of works that have chronicled all aspects of The Beatles' lives, the main attraction is a series of evenings 'in conversation' with some of the authors. Mark Lewisohn started the series on May 14th and discussed his insatiable passion for The Beatles and his latest project, a definitive history of The Beatles, which will be released in three volumes over the next 12 years.

Mark Lewisohn: 'To say The Beatles were just a pop group is like saying Mozart was only another composer, and Churchill just another politician.'

Genesis Publications started its relationship with all things fab with the publication of I Me Mine in 1980 since when we've continued to bring unique and unseen material of The Beatles to our subscribers. The latest Beatles title, Summer of Love, looks at the making of Sgt. Peppers through the recollections of producer Sir George Martin. Click here to see all Beatles titles available to order now.

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PAULWELLER.COM RELAUNCH

This week sees the relaunch of Paul Weller's official website, now featuring updated biographies, discographies, videos and a revamped members' area.

PaulWeller.com: 'This is where you can go to get your regular updates on what's happening on the Modfather front - from release dates, tour news etc.'

See for yourself at www.paulweller.com and click here to read more about the signed limited edition from Genesis Publications, A Thousand Things.

Also, keep an ear out this Saturday (17th May) to the Gary Crowley show on BBC London (www.bbc.co.uk/london/radio) to hear a sample from the limited edition vinyl that accompanies every copy of A Thousand Things.

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LIMITED STOCK - CALIFORNIA DREAMING DELUXE COPIES

Of just 350 deluxe copies of California Dreaming by Henry Diltz, only a small number remain. Each deluxe copy boasts a full-leather binding and includes three signed and numbered colour Lambda prints.

California Dreaming was recently launched worldwide and now boasts a subscriber list dripping with big names; from the musicians captured in Henry's photographs to the artists they were to influence, all those who have seen a copy have been immediate fans.

To order your deluxe copy and to read more about this signed limited edition, please click here.

Left to right: Henry Diltz, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Nick Roylance    

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QUEEN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

Brian May has announced that Queen will be releasing a brand new album to coincide with their autumn 2008 tour. Their first record for 13 years and provisionally titled The Cosmos Rocks, it will be released in September. Handling vocals will be Paul Rodgers, formerly of Free and Bad Company, who toured with Queen as lead singer in 2005.

Brian May: 'It was clear that if we were to go out again, we needed some new stuff. It needed to be an ongoing, living, evolving, organic unit. This album has done that.'

To read more about the Genesis limited edition, Killer Queen, produced in collaboration with Brian May and photographer Mick Rock please click here.

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THE WHO - WHAT CAN BE SAID OR SHOWN THAT HASN'T BEEN DONE BEFORE?

It's a question asked by The Who fans worldwide. 'You might be surprised,' answers Goldmine Magazine in their recent review of the Genesis classic, Maximum Who. The article continues:

Like any other luxury volume from Genesis Publications, Maximum Who is a collector's dream. Its heavy, gilt-edged pages are a treat, and the photos - especially those in color - look absolutely gorgeous. You can tell that time, love and attention went into crafting this book.

The fun, however, comes from the band-mates' provided comments that accompany the photos, such as Roger Daltrey's lament of a photo taken at Surrey Docks, when the band was pushing its pop art look: 'My failed Steve Marriott haircut - due to curls.'

The full article can be found in their May 24th issue or in the 'On the Bookshelf' section of their website later this week.

This is the start of a series of reviews by the American magazine and website who, after seeing a Genesis title a few months ago, immediately asked to review more of our signed limited editions.

www.goldminemag.com

To read more about and to order your copy of Maximum Who: The Who in the Sixties click here.

Photo © David Wedgebury    

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THE NEW YORK TIMES - PULSE

The New York Times asks why Genesis books are becoming big with the fashion crowd. Click here to read the whole article.

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A THOUSAND THINGS - AVAILABLE NOW

Genesis Publications is proud to announce the publication of A Thousand Things, the visual history of one of Britain's greatest, most-loved songwriters and a true British icon, Paul Weller.

Written and signed by Paul this latest Genesis limited edition follows Paul's career from the early days of The Jam, through the new modernism of The Style Council to his incredible work as a solo artist. Each section is introduced with Paul's personal recollections.

A limited edition of just 2,000 copies worldwide, featuring nearly 350 images and items of memorabilia, every copy is individually numbered, personally autographed by Paul Weller and comes with a 12" vinyl recording of previously unreleased tracks exclusive to this boxed set.

Click here to read more and to order your copy. Demand will be high so please order early to avoid disappointment.

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BARRY FEINSTEIN - REAL MOMENTS

The photographer behind some of the most iconic images of Bob Dylan ever taken, Barry Feinstein, is exhibiting a selection from his Dylan portfolio in the UK for the first time. The exhibition entitled -Real Moments- features 11 years of Feinstein-s photography from 1963 - 1974.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 3rd May until Saturday 28th June 2008 at Snap Galleries, Birmingham (UK) - www.snapgalleries.com. Also on display at Snap Galleries is a range of the latest Genesis signed limited editions.

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ELVIS IN ENGLAND

Theatre producer Bill Kenwright has recently revealed that Elvis visited England in 1958 and was shown the sights by British singer Tommy Steele. Previously, the only officially recognised visit was in 1960, comprising a brief stopover at Prestwick Airport, Scotland. The Graceland estate is verifying these facts and has admitted that there are areas of Elvis-s life that are undocumented.

Elvis-s life will always hold a special fascination. Genesis recently published Elvis and the Birth of Rock by Lew Allen, which includes a collection of unique images taken at the Cleveland Arena in 1956, that lay hidden in Allen-s basement until recently. A newspaper strike in Cleveland meant Allen was the only photographer there and his often-candid images show an Elvis on the cusp of super stardom.

Signed, bound in blue suede and featuring a commentary from Lew, Bob and Mike McCartney, Elvis and the Birth of Rock is available to order now, click here to read more.

Photo © Lew Allen    

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING FREE DOWNLOAD - PART 3

Welcome to this our final excerpt from Henry Diltz-s limited edition California Dreaming: Memories & Visions of LA 1966-1975. This week we focus on Jim Morrison and The Doors- legendary performance at the Hollywood Bowl, 40 years ago, July 1968.

Click here to retrieve the last of 3 free PDF downloads available this April.

Click here to buy your limited edition book now. Enjoy the exclusive 90,000 word manuscript in its entirety and, during April only, benefit from the original publication price of -225. As of next Thursday 1st May California Dreaming will be available at -250.

From all of us at Genesis, we hope you enjoy the chance to read inside the pages of California Dreaming. Please let us know which other Genesis books you might like to see available to read online. We will be grateful for your thoughts and will keep your suggestions in mind for a future extract series.

Photo © Henry Diltz    

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WELLER AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT

Paul Weller has confirmed that he will return to the Isle of Wight this year to headline the first of two nights of music at Queen Victoria-s former island retreat, Osborne House. Paul Weller is set to headline the first night (July 26).

Last year was a busy one for Paul beginning with a set of career-spanning gigs in New York followed by festival appearances in the UK all the while working on his latest album, 22 Dreams, due to be released on June 2nd. Somehow he also managed to make time to work with us to create his career retrospective, A Thousand Things, the latest signed and numbered limited edition from Genesis Publications.

A Thousand Things by Paul Weller is available at a special pre-order price of -225 plus shipping until 1st May 2008. Click here to read more and to secure your copy.

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CHARLES DARWIN - COMPLETE PRIVATE PAPERS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Available for the first time to the general public, Charles Darwin-s personal papers have been released in their entirety by the University of Cambridge (UK). Included in this vast collection are notes from the voyage of The Beagle. His first round-the-world surveying voyage took him to the Galapagos Islands where his observations of local wildlife would eventually lead him to a theory that would forever change mankind-s understanding of itself. (See www.darwin-online.org.uk)

Genesis Publications- own evolution began with facsimile reproductions of the western world-s most important journals of exploration and discovery, including Charles Darwin-s Journal of a Voyage in HMS Beagle. Published in 1979, it is a complete facsimile of the original journal in Darwin's own handwriting. By kind permission of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Genesis took the original document to the Cambridge University Library where, with infinite care and skill, it was unbound by library staff to be photographed.

Limited to 500 numbered copies, the authoritative introduction is written by Professor RD Keynes, ScD, FRS and each copy is signed by George Darwin, great grandson of Charles Darwin. To order your copy, please click here.

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WE WILL ROCK YOU - AGAIN

Brian May has announced that there will be a sequel to the hit musical -We Will Rock You-. Since its London opening in 2002, around five million people worldwide have enjoyed the Ben Elton-penned show which is set 300 years in the future and features nearly 30 classic Queen tracks.

Queen was the rarest of breeds: both genius in the studio and utterly brilliant performing live. The signed limited edition book Killer Queen, by Genesis Publications, captures that potent, magical mix. Through Mick Rock-s archive of Queen photographs, many of which have never been published before, it takes us from their explosive breakthrough gig in 1973 at Imperial College to their infamous free concert in Hyde Park, 1976.

BRIAN MAY: -Mick Rock is, and always was, a class act. We met, he and we young Queenies, at a point in our careers where the skies had opened up and creatively the scope of our journey was limitless - very exciting times.-

Each copy of Killer Queen is personally signed by Brian May and Mick Rock, and is available to order here.

Photo © Mick Rock    

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING FREE DOWNLOAD - PART 2

-Ask anyone in Hollywood where the weirdest people live and they-ll say, -In Laurel Canyon, on Lookout Mountain.- So we all moved onto Lookout Mountain.-
JONI MITCHELL

We continue our series of complimentary extracts from the limited edition California Dreaming: Memories & Visions of LA 1966-1975 with a trip to Lookout Mountain in Laurel Canyon. This second sample, available now, includes exclusive anecdotes from Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Webb and, of course, Henry Diltz.

Click here to save the PDF file to your desktop to view on your PC, or print out the pages to enjoy during a quiet moment-s reading.

If you are enjoying reading California Dreaming you can order this wonderful limited edition during April, at -225 (as of 1st May California Dreaming will be available at -250).

Next week we will be offering the last of our three extracts featuring The Doors' Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger.

Photo © Henry Diltz    

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CBGB REOPENS ITS DOORS TO JOHN VARVATOS

April 8 saw the launch of John Varvatos- latest boutique at the site of the now legendary CBGB club at 315 Bowery, New York. The club that came a long way from its Country, Blue Grass and Blues roots to become the epicentre of punk rock, hosting bands including The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, Television, Patti Smith Group and Richard Hell and the Voidoids.

Within the concert-poster plastered and graffiti-covered walls, John Varvatos has made sure the space retains its original feel by creating a stage for in-store performances amidst his own collection of rare vinyl, picture discs, sporstwear and accessories. No such store would be complete without a set of Genesis limited editions, which have been put on display, acting as both showpieces and articles for sale.

John Varvatos Bowery
315 Bowery
New York, NY 10003

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING - DOWNLOAD PART 1

This April we are very pleased to offer our readers three sample extracts from our limited edition California Dreaming: Memories & Visions of L.A 1966-1975 by Henry Diltz. Simply save the PDF file to your desktop to view on your PC, or print out the pages to enjoy during a quiet moment's reading.

Click here to download Part One taken from the book's introductory pages, where Jackson Browne and others recall the burgeoning music scene of The Troubadour and Whisky A Go Go and the important role these clubs played in bringing together like-minded musicians and song-writers.

Next week, in Part Two, we will be revisiting the original, first-hand narrative to present an exclusive extract by the community of musicians who first set up camp high in the hills of Laurel Canyon. Expect to hear more from the likes of Joni Mitchell and David Crosby and to see more beautiful work from the artist behind the camera, Henry Diltz.

Photo © Henry Diltz    

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BRIAN ROYLANCE IN MEMORIAM (1945-2005)

To commemorate the passing of Brian Roylance, on his birthday this year (4th April) Genesis Publications is donating a football factory to the young men and women of Zambia. Brian had a well-known love of both football and Africa and we are sure he would be pleased to be associated with such a project.

A football factory provides young Africans a business opportunity: to replace imported plastic soccer balls with durable leather balls, locally made, ecologically friendly and easily mended. Employing 20 people and producing 600 balls a week they fill their order books by delivering to local schools.

In addition to the obvious benefits of sport and exercise, every ball carries an educational message about HIV/AIDS, malaria or TB, as appropriate for the area. Individual soccer balls are available to purchase, for a school or class, and can be ordered now from www.goodgifts.org.

Over the coming years we intend to support more projects overseas including the building of a village library in India, which will of course contain a selection of Genesis titles.

If you would like to read more about Brian Roylance or Genesis Publications please click here.

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SHINE A LIGHT - THE ROLLING STONES & MARTIN SCORSESE

Shine A Light, the Rolling Stones- eagerly awaited motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese, is to be released worldwide this April. It starts on 2nd April with the UK premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square being beamed by satellite to 100 specially selected cinemas across the country, then follows on the 4th with a general release at the massive IMAX cinemas across the USA. For more information visit the official websites www.shinealightmovie.com (US) and www.shinealightmovie.co.uk (UK).

Directed by legendary Oscar winner Martin Scorsese, filmed over two nights at the Beacon Theater, New York - from 29th October to 1st November 2006 - and interspersed with archive footage, Shine A Light takes you up front and backstage with The Rolling Stones.

Scorsese hoped the film -might give some sense of what it-s like as a working band on stage, for generations to come, for them to see this and appreciate who the band are.- Talking about the band-s performance that night, Keith Richards has said: -Once we-re up there it-s let-s go, we-re The Rolling Stones, man, we want to give them the best show we-ve got and we want to give ourselves the best show we-ve got. We always want to impress ourselves.- And it would seem that, yet again, they-ve done so. The film has already been shown at The Berlin Film Festival where critics praised it for -capturing the very essence of the Stones in performance-.

Genesis Publications has published many books about the Rolling Stones and were honored to work with them directly in creating the limited edition book TOTA -75. In 1975 Mick Jagger had a similar vision to that behind Shine A Light: he wanted to show the fans just what it was like to tour as The Rolling Stones. The band employed Christopher Simon Sykes to document an entire 40-date tour and, 30 years later, through nearly 500 photographs, an extensive tour diary, set lists, tour schedules, postcards and notes from the tour manager, TOTA is the definitive behind-the-scenes account of their 1975 tour of the Americas.

Click here to see all the signed Genesis Rolling Stones limited editions available.

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JOHNNY CASH'S BIRTHDAY - ALAN MESSER HELPS CELEBRATE

Over the weekend of February 22-24, 2008, Alan Messer joined other friends and family of Johnny Cash at the Fender Museum in Corona, California, to celebrate what would have been the Man In Black's 76th birthday.

Alan presented a small selection of the photographs that will be included in his forthcoming limited edition book by Genesis Publications. The audience of more than 200 were also treated to Alan's many anecdotes and memories from nearly three decades of photographing one of modern music's most iconic artists.

The birthday celebrations were hosted by JohnnyCash.com and also featured a question and answer session with Johnny's son John Carter, daughter Cindy, and former manager Lou Robin.

The event was held at the Fender Center & Museum in Corona, CA, home to the permanent exhibit 'Cash: An American Icon' featuring stage costumes, instruments, handwritten lyrics and other assorted Cash-related memorabilia. As part of the birthday bash, a complete collection of Johnny Cash's gold and silver discs was unveiled and Maggie Perkins, the widow of Tennessee Three guitarist Luther, presented one of her late husband's guitars.

You can register to receive regular updates on this forthcoming Genesis title by clicking here.

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25th February 2008 A DAY IN THE LIFE LAUNCHES AT SQUARE ONE GALLERY Genesis' latest limited edition, A Day In The Life by Michael Ward, was officially launched on Thursday 19 February at Square One Gallery, London, 40 years to the day since his photographs of The Beatles were taken. On the night, Square One Gallery was packed with guests and press with Michael on hand - as well as the Genesis team - to talk about his incredible photographs. The exhibition of Michael's work runs until March 4 with the lower two floors of the gallery featuring Michael's signed silver-gelatin prints and the ground floor showcasing the limited edition portfolio. All 24 lithographs in the boxed-set are framed and hung on the walls and the full portfolio along with its accompanying book - all of which is hand-bound in luxurious Indian Silk and signed by Michael Ward - is also available for viewing. It's the perfect setting in which to see the quality of the limited edition prints and to get an idea of just how beautiful the photographs would look on your own wall. A DAY IN THE LIFE is on view and available for purchase at Square One Gallery until mid-March.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE - 45 YEARS AGO TODAY

On February 19, 1963, photographer Michael Ward spent the day shooting photographs of a little-known group for Honey Magazine. With them he traipsed around the band's hometown of Liverpool scouting for good back drops for his photographs, before retreating to their manager's record shop to escape the cold, and then to a local basement club to prepare for and play a gig.

At the time it didn't seem a particularly momentous 24 hours to Michael, but that day the earth shifted on its axis. For the four lads from Liverpool it was one of the last days they would ever be able to walk the streets of their hometown with only the occasional smiling fan to help subvert their photographer's efforts. Or play their songs live to a quietly attentive audience. Or, indeed, go anywhere without danger of being mobbed. The band Michael Ward was photographing was The Beatles, and as they prepared to go on stage that evening at The Cavern Club, with Michael still taking pictures, they learnt that they had just gone to Number One in the UK charts for the first time. Cue Beatlemania.

Only a few of the shots Michael took that day have ever been seen since. Now 24 of them are available as part of Genesis Publications' first ever signed, limited edition portfolio. 'A Day In The Life' quite literally represents one day with The Beatles and features 24 varnished lithographs and an accompanying book signed by Michael Ward, all housed in a hand-made Indian-silk Solander box. Click here to read more.

In addition these prints, along with the portfolio, are now on display at Square One Gallery in London where they are causing much excitement. Click on the links below to see what the press are saying:

Liverpool Echo

BBC News Online

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EAGLES PICK UP FIRST GRAMMY IN 29 YEARS

The Eagles have won their first Grammy in 29 years. 'Best Country Song Vocal Performance By A Duo or Group' was awarded to them for their single 'So Long', the debut release from their recent album, Long Road Out of Eden.

This is the band's fifth Grammy. They were awarded their first in early 1976 for 'Lyin' Eyes'. Don Henley commented "I was 28 years old then. I'm 60 now. I always secretly hoped that we could pull off something like this, but I had almost given up. This win feels really good - and it's in a whole different field than we were in before."

The band will have to wait for next year's awards in order to see whether Long Road Out of Eden will collect anything - the album was not released in time to qualify for this year's nominations.

California Dreaming: Memories and Visions of LA 1966-1975, which features photographs of and commentary from the Eagles, is available now.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE - THE EXHIBITION

Genesis Publications is proud to announce an exhibition showing Michael Ward-s photographs of The Beatles as published for the first time in Genesis' first ever limited edition portfolio, A Day In The Life. Taken thirty-five years ago on February 19th 1963 the photographs follow the Fab Four through the streets of Liverpool, to NEMs and onto the Cavern for one of their last ever performances at the venue they made so legendary.

The exhibition will be hosted at the Square One Gallery, London, and will run from the 19th February until 4th March 2008.

The limited edition portfolio, A Day In The Life, will be available to view and on sale at the gallery throughout the exhibition.

Square One Gallery
592 Kings Road, London, SW6 2DX
www.square1gallery.co.uk

T: 0207 736 2073
E: info@square1gallery.co.uk

Image © Michael Ward

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ALAN MESSER VISITS GENESIS

Nashville-based photographer Alan Messer has recently been in the UK to finish the photo-edit of his forthcoming limited edition book on Johnny Cash.

Published by Genesis Publications in collaboration with the estate of Johnny Cash, the book will feature a mixture of iconic portraits and previously unseen photographs of The Man in Black taken between 1976 and his death in 2003. Many of the images are remarkably candid and feature Cash with his family and friends who will also be contributing their thoughts and memories to run alongside the photographs.

Sifting through Alan's remarkable archive has been a pleasure, but choosing which photographs to leave out has been almost painful at times. However, what--s not in doubt is that the final picture edit is a collection of quite incredible photographs.

The book, in typical Genesis style, will be printed on fine art papers and hand-bound in leather. Strictly limited to 2,000 copies only, it is due to be published this summer. Click here to read more and and to register your interest.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB MARLEY

Genesis Publications is pleased once more to pay tribute to the genius of Bob Marley, on the day that would have been his 63rd birthday.

Marley is an artist whose music can truly claim to be timeless. Songs like 'No Woman, No Cry', 'Redemption Song' and 'Exodus' have become passionate anthems of hope and liberation to millions around the world. His visage alone has become a symbol of faith and rebellion. Perhaps his most succinct epitaph is the title of his posthumous compilation album - Legend.

Last year, 2007, marked the 30th anniversary of the release of Marley's classic Exodus, undoubtedly one of the greatest albums of all time. In its honour, Genesis Publications has released 30 fine art anniversary copies of Rebel Music: Bob Marley and Roots Reggae.

These special roman numeraled copies come with a unique silver-gelatin archival print as created for and used in the making of the limited edition book. Individually signed by Kate Simon, every print is extremely valuable and collectable - each is, in effect, a limited edition of one.

For more information, click here.

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GENESIS REMEMBERS DAN FOGELBERG AND JOHN STEWART

It is with regret that Genesis Publications acknowledges the loss of two great musical talents: Dan Fogelberg and John Stewart. We were honoured that both musicians were contributors to our recently-published limited edition, California Dreaming, by Henry Diltz. We would like to offer our condolences to their families and friends.
Dan Fogelberg: 1951-2007 Born into a musical family, singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg briefly resisted an apparently inevitable pursuit of music before succumbing with the creation of his critically acclaimed debut album, Home Free. In the course of the extensive career that followed, Fogelberg recorded gold and platinum albums across a wide variety of musical genres, addressing both personal and social concerns in his songwriting. He had a number of hit singles, including -Leader of the Band- and -Run for the Roses-. Dan Fogelberg passed on December 16, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Jean.	Dan Fogelberg
John Stewart: 1939-2008 John Stewart also enjoyed notable success as a songwriter and perhaps his most famous composition was -Daydream Believer- which was taken to the top of the charts by The Monkees in 1967. Stewart was a key player in the American folk revival of the Sixties during his seven years as a member of The Kingston Trio and after the group disbanded in 1967, he went on to create 45 solo albums. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including Joan Baez, Nanci Griffiths and Roseanne Cash. John Stewart passed on January 19, 2008 and is survived by his wife Buffy Ford and their four children.	John Stewart (centre) with The Kingston Trio Photos © Henry Diltz

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING IN THE NEWS

Genesis' latest signed limited edition has been receiving a lot of attention from music fans and journalists all over the world. Not surprising considering California Dreaming by Henry Diltz features some of the most stunning rock photography we've ever published.

Respected UK magazine Record Collector is the latest to write about the book which it describes as 'jaw-droppingly good'. The January issue includes 22 of Henry's incredible photographs with extracts from California Dreaming's 96,000 word text by some of the greatest singers and songwriters ever to emerge from the west coast of America, including Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Mama Cass and Graham Nash.

Across the Atlantic, in a recent interview with Henry Diltz, US magazine Goldmine described California Dreaming as 'a book readers can get lost in' and said of Henry's work: '-[it] has had a lasting impact. It is real. It is human, and it is teeming with life.'

To read the interview with Henry Diltz in Goldmine magazine, click here.

To see photos from the book as featured elsewhere around the world, use the following links:

• Rolling Stone Magazine
• Mojo
• Details Magazine

Copies of the California Dreaming are still available but selling fast. To find out more about this beautiful tome and place your order, click here. To read some of the comments made by the contributors on seeing the book for the first time, click here.

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