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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