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He's Making A List...

19 Dec 2014
Pre-order Paul Weller’s limited edition by 9th January 2015 and have your name printed in the book as a record of your support. You can also choose...

Ian McLagan 1945-2014

05 Dec 2014
Genesis is saddened to hear of Ian McLagan's passing and sends sincere condolences to his family and friends. ‘I am completely devastated by this shocking news...

Rebel Music in New York Times

04 Dec 2014
We’re delighted to see Kate Simon’s Bob Marley book featured in the New York Times. ‘Ms. Simon’s photographs, which she collected in a 2004...

Bowie/Sukita TIME

01 Dec 2014
SPEED OF LIFE photographer Masayoshi Sukita is holding an exhibition of his work with David Bowie in Tokyo this month. ‘TIME’ celebrates Bowie’s new release, Nothing Has Changed,...

Jackie Stewart's 'Glorious Book' featured in Daily Mail

25 Nov 2014
Sir Jackie Stewart spoke to the Daily Mail about his life in Formula One, including his campaign for racing safety, his 52-year marriage to Helen Stewart, and...

Jimmy Page Author Event

21 Nov 2014
Jimmy Page is appearing at Waterstones, Piccadilly on Tuesday 2nd December. He will be hand-stamping copies of his photographic autobiography with a personalised ‘Zoso’ stamp, unique...

Read It In The News: Got No Time To Lose

20 Nov 2014
Three little books are almost fully subscribed, with fewer than 50 copies left of each title. You're such a lovely audience, we would advise ordering your...

Yoko Ono: 'Fantastic'

20 Nov 2014
The first subscribers to order YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN are receiving their copies. If you place an order today, your book will arrive...

Summertime Blues

19 Nov 2014
Paul Weller and The Who will be playing 'British Summer Time Hyde Park 2015' on 26th June. Johnny Marr and Kaiser Chiefs will be joining Friday's...

Jimmy Page in Conversation with Chris Cornell

14 Nov 2014
Rock legends Jimmy Page and Chris Cornell came together last night to celebrate Jimmy Page’s life in music with an onstage dialogue. Rolling Stone magazine...

Infinite Universe in New York City

13 Nov 2014
Yoko Ono previewed her new book and prints series at New York’s Paley Centre on Tuesday November 11th. Rolling Stone’s Anthony DeCurtis and Yoko Ono discussed her incredible life...

JIMMY PAGE: 'Irresistible'

10 Nov 2014
David Letterman interviewed Jimmy Page on his Late Show last Thursday, November 6th. The two discussed JIMMY PAGE by Jimmy Page and looked through a selection of...

Yoko Ono: 'Pioneering and Fearless'

04 Nov 2014
The Wall Street Journal has praised Yoko Ono’s new ‘lavish’ limited edition, YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN. You can click here to read the article...

JIMMY PAGE: 'A Benchmark in Visual Autobiography'

31 Oct 2014
Mojo magazine has given JIMMY PAGE by Jimmy Page a five star review. ‘Mapping a musical life: a benchmark in visual autobiography … The eye for detail is...

Jack Bruce 1943-2014

27 Oct 2014
Legendary bassist Jack Bruce passed away on October 25th aged 71. Musicians including Bruce’s former Cream band mates Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker have written touching tributes...

Paul Weller: Deluxe Copies Fully Subscribed

27 Oct 2014
We’re excited to announce that Deluxe copies of INTO TOMORROW have sold out in less than three weeks. We’d like to thank our Genesis subscribers...

Yoko Ono Update

17 Oct 2014
Our binders in Milan are busy creating Deluxe copies of YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN. In Yoko Ono's intricate edition, nearly 50 pieces are hand-pasted...

Jimmy Page: A Life In Music

17 Oct 2014
Guardian Music Editor, Michael Hann, interviewed Jimmy Page on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall on Wednesday, October 15th. Jimmy Page spoke about his life in music, sharing...

JIMMY PAGE: Available Now

03 Oct 2014
'I always like to do something different – if you're inspired by an idea, really make something of that inspiration. That goes for music, as well as...

Exclusive Jimmy Page Reader Event

01 Oct 2014
We would like to invite you to a conversation with Jimmy Page on 15th October at London’s Cadogan Hall. The Guardian’s Music Editor, Michael Hann, will be conducting an onstage...

Imagine Peace

29 Sep 2014
Here at Genesis we have created our very own 'Imagine Peace' billboard (pictured left) to celebrate Yoko Ono's new limited edition, YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN. ...

Weller in America

18 Sep 2014
Paul Weller has just finished a run of American and Canadian tour dates. He kicked things off at Riot Fest and Carnival in Toronto, before playing intimate...

An Evening With Yoko Ono

10 Sep 2014
Join Yoko Ono in London at an exclusive event. For an intimate audience of Genesis readers, Yoko will be discussing her life's work and new...

Whole Lotta Love

29 Aug 2014
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50 Years of Beatlemania

31 Jul 2014
Summer 2014 marks 50 years since Beatlemania touched down in America. On August 18th 1964, one week after A Hard Day’s Night hit theatres, The Beatles left London...

The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale

30 Jul 2014
Eric Clapton has put together an album celebrating the life of JJ Cale, who sadly passed away a year ago on July 26th 2013. Eric came up with the...

Yoko Ono: Deluxe Edition Fully Subscribed

28 Jul 2014
The first 350 copies in Yoko Ono’s limited edition have been snapped up by subscribers, who will have their names printed in the book as a gesture of our...

Wood On Canvas: Sold Out

24 Jul 2014
Another Genesis classic, WOOD ON CANVAS, is now fully subscribed. Ronnie Wood's limited edition presents his paintings from Ealing Art College up to 2003, with portraits of...

Official Beatles Documentary Coming Soon

21 Jul 2014
Ron Howard is directing a film about The Beatles, with archival footage and new interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison. The film will...

Forever Fab

18 Jul 2014
WHEN WE WAS FAB has now sold out. Created by Astrid Kirchherr, who has collaborated on several Genesis limited editions, WHEN WE WAS FAB has a very special place...

Where Are They Now?

16 Jul 2014
Ringo Starr’s photograph of six US teens has been featured in ‘Famous Photos From History… And Where Are They Now.’ You can read the article by clicking...

In the Park

14 Jul 2014
Paul Weller performed at T in the Park festival this weekend, and you can watch his set on BBC by clicking here. Weller headlined T in the Park...

A Hard Day's Night 50th Anniversary

04 Jul 2014
A Hard Day’s Night turns 50 this Sunday, July 6th. To celebrate the anniversary, a remastered version of A Hard Day’s Night is being released, with the approval...

Weller Rocks Bush Hall

02 Jul 2014
Paul Weller played an intimate, sold-out set at Shepherd's Bush Hall on 19th May. You can now watch highlights from the show by visiting www.paulweller.com This gig was...

Paul Plays Paradiso

12 Jun 2014
Paul Weller has now completed his much-anticipated European tour, during which he played at some of his favourite venues, including Amsterdam's Paradiso. 'If I hadn't made it [as...

Be One Percent Weller

04 Jun 2014
This morning at 9am, tickets went on sale for an intimate Paul Weller gig in Liverpool. Click here to find out more. All proceeds will go to...

The Division Bell: Storm Thorgerson's Monumental Masterpiece

29 May 2014
Pink Floyd revealed last week that they will be releasing a remastered version of their final album, The Division Bell, 20 years after its initial release. They...

Kim Gordon: Yoko's work is essential looking

27 May 2014
Kim Gordon has previewed Yoko Ono’s INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN and recommended it in this month’s Porter magazine. ‘Yoko's work is essential looking, breathing and contemplating. Her retrospective...

Paul Weller Announces U.S. Tour

20 May 2014
Tickets for Paul Weller's North American tour went on sale Friday 16th May, and a small number still remain. He will be playing four intimate concerts, as...

Congratulations Dr Jimmy Page

15 May 2014
Jimmy Page received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music on Saturday May 10th. ‘Music has so much power across so many avenues. To be in a position to...

Weller Wakes Up the Nation with Surprise Gig

08 May 2014
This morning, Paul Weller announced another tour date. Tickets go on sale at 10am (BST) - click here to get yours now. Weller will be playing London's...

altrey Honoured for Charity Work

07 May 2014
Roger Daltrey was recognised for his work with the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Music Week awards. Paul Weller presented him with the Outstanding Contribution award, praising...

Thousand Things I Want To Say To You

29 Apr 2014
On April 29th 1977, The Jam released their debut single, 'In the City'. It reached Number 40 in the May UK charts, beginning a streak of 18...

The Story of the Hurricane

25 Apr 2014
Rubin Carter, the subject of Bob Dylan’s song ‘Hurricane’, died on Monday 21st April. Dylan wrote the song to campaign for the release of Carter, who was convicted of...

World Premiere of Paul Weller Video

23 Apr 2014
You can watch the video for Paul Weller's 'Brand New Toy' by clicking here. The single is taken from the upcoming More Modern Classics, which will be...

Record Store Day 2014

18 Apr 2014
This year's Record Store Day is shaping up to be a blockbuster with some Genesis authors putting out some fantastic limited vinyl. Get your hands on something...

All I've Got Is A Photograph: Ringo Starr

17 Apr 2014
Genesis invites you to be one of the first to see an exclusive video of Ringo Starr talking about his new art prints: the PHOTOGRAPH Portfolio. He...

WHO 50

17 Apr 2014
This April marks 50 years since the formation of The Who. On April 17th 1964, they played The Goldhawk Social Club in Shepherd's Bush, where they had...

More Modern Classics

15 Apr 2014
Paul Weller has announced a second volume of his greatest hits, to be released June 2nd. The compilation will begin where Modern Classics ended, covering the period...

Every Mile Of This Road

09 Apr 2014
We’re pleased to announce that Eric Clapton’s SIX-STRING STORIES is now fully subscribed. Thank you to everyone involved for making the book a great success and for helping Eric...

Chasing The Sun

07 Apr 2014
Weller collaborator Lawrence Watson has curated an Oasis exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut single: 'Chasing The Sun: Oasis 1993-1997.' The show will feature the...

The Epitome of Style

03 Apr 2014
Paul Weller is releasing his own clothing line: Real Stars Are Rare. The collection features a number of classic pieces, designed by Paul himself, and will be...

Streets of Love

27 Mar 2014
Paul Weller and The Rolling Stones are auctioning signed T-Shirts in aid of homelessness charity, Streets of London. ‘We're delighted to support Streets of London and their wonderful work helping...

Yoko Ono in the Herald Sun

18 Mar 2014
Amidst the excitement of her busy schedule, Yoko took the time to speak to Melbourne’s Sunday Herald Sun about creating her retrospective book, YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN. ‘I...

Happy Birthday Café Bleu

18 Mar 2014
The Style Council released their debut album, Café Bleu, 30 years ago this March. ‘30 years?! Really?! Blimey!! God!!’ – Hannah Weller tweets Paul’s reaction to the anniversary ‘We...

Run to the Light

18 Mar 2014
We’re excited to announce that only 50 Deluxe copies remain of YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN. Subscribers who pre-order numbers 1-350 will have their names printed in this...

Yoko Ono Exhibit at The Guggenheim

13 Mar 2014
Yoko Ono’s ‘Half-a-Wind’ retrospective is to open at The Guggenheim Museum tomorrow, 14th March. The exhibition will feature Yoko’s work from the 1960s until recent years, including Moving Mountains, which was...

To Elbow, with love from Yoko

10 Mar 2014
Yoko Ono has written a letter to Elbow to thank them for mentioning her in their new song, ‘New York Morning’. Their lyric ‘It’s the modern Rome and folk...

Congratulations Dr. Jeff Lynne

10 Mar 2014
Jeff Lynne has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham University to mark his contribution to music. This year Jeff will also get a star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk...

Lou Reed Remembered

07 Mar 2014
SXSW music festival will be holding a tribute to Lou Reed on Friday March 14th. Lou was the festival’s keynote speaker in 2008, where he also performed ‘Walk on...

Tomorrow Never Knows

27 Feb 2014
Genesis books are being featured in an exhibit, ‘Tomorrow Never Knows: The Beatles in Text and Image’, to celebrate 50 years of The Beatles in the USA. The exhibit...

Bowie is the Starman at the Brits

20 Feb 2014
David Bowie won Best British Male at last night’s Brit awards. Kate Moss collected the trophy on his behalf, wearing one of Ziggy Stardust’s original outfits (pictured left). The...

Happy Birthday Yoko Ono

18 Feb 2014
We would like to wish Yoko Ono a very happy 81st birthday. To mark this special day, Yoko’s Imagine Peace Tower will light up the night sky in Reykjavík,...

Dylan: My Back Pages

17 Feb 2014
Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert is now being released on DVD. The celebration was held on October 16th 1992 at Madison Square Garden, and featured a stellar cast of...

The Night That Changed America

11 Feb 2014
On February 9th, CBS celebrated 50 years since The Beatles played on the Ed Sullivan Show with TV special ‘The Night That Changed America’. Ringo and Paul reunited...

Celebrating 50 Years of The Beatles in the USA

06 Feb 2014
50 years ago, on February 7th 1964, The Beatles arrived in the States and took the world by storm. On February 9th they played on the Ed...

Hamburg Days

04 Feb 2014
2014 is an important anniversary for The Beatles, marking 50 years since they arrived in America and took the world by storm. It has already been a very exciting...

Rock Stories and Photographs Transform the Library

30 Jan 2014
Genesis are proud to once again feature in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame library. Ringo Starr’s PHOTOGRAPH, Mick Rock and Lou Reed’s TRANSFORMER, and Eric...

Ringo and Paul Reunite at the Grammys

28 Jan 2014
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney delighted fans when they reunited on stage this weekend at the Grammy Awards. The Beatles won the 2014 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement...

Weller's Wild Woods

20 Jan 2014
Paul Weller has announced that he will be playing in five forest locations over the summer. Weller will begin in Nottingham’s Sherwood Pines and finish in Delamere Forest as part...

Strat Turns 60

16 Jan 2014
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster. The guitar was created in 1954 and continues to be one of the most popular electric models today. Famous...

Yoko Ono Melbourne Launch

14 Jan 2014
The Australian launch of YOKO ONO INFINITE UNIVERSE AT DAWN will take place in Melbourne in April. Mossgreen will feature Yoko Ono’s signed, limited edition book and selected artworks at...

Mandela to McCartney

08 Jan 2014
The National Portrait Gallery is currently holding an exhibition of photographs taken by the late Michael Peto in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Portraits of Nelson Mandela, Ian McKellen, Elizabeth Taylor and...



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