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THIN WILD MERCURY / Bob Dylan Reveals His Favourite New Music in Rare Interview

21 Dec 2022
In a new interview published in the Wall Street Journal, acclaimed singer-songwriter Bob Dylan sits down with Jeff Slate and reveals what he's been listening to, what...

Last Order Dates for Christmas 2022 Deliveries

20 Dec 2022
Please note the last order dates below: Estonia Latvia & Norway Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Finland Greece ...

WHATEVER IT TAKES / 11 Years Ago Today: 'Killing In The Name' Christmas Number One

20 Dec 2022
On the 30th anniversary of Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name', we wanted to take a moment to remember the unexpected and shocking moment on...

MAGIC: A JOURNAL OF SONG / 10 Years Ago Today: Paul Weller Headlines Crisis Charity Gig

19 Dec 2022
On this day on December 19th 2002, Paul Weller headlined the 'Crisis Presents' event to raise money for the homelessness charity, Crisis. Tickets sold for the gig...

CAT STEVENS, 1970-'71 / Yusuf / Cat Stevens Signed Art Print Launch

15 Dec 2022
We're excited to announce to our subscribers that following on from the acclaimed book, Cat Stevens: Back Beyond by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Genesis is delighted to...

Gift Certificates Now Available

13 Dec 2022
New for subscribers, if you have bought or are buying a book on pre-order as a present (for any occasion), we now offer complimentary Gift Certificates that...

THE FORMATIVE YEARS / Lenny Kravitz: The Formative Years Shipping Now!

13 Dec 2022
We are excited to announce that the Collector and Deluxe editions of Lenny Kravitz: The Formative Years, 1989-1993 are in the building and available now! We still...

DEFINITELY / Def Leppard Announces 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

12 Dec 2022
Exciting news as Def Leppard announces additional US Tour Dates after ending their huge North American tour. Joined with rock legends Mötley Crüe and Alice Cooper, they...

MAGIC: A JOURNAL OF SONG / 40 Years Today: The Jam's Last Ever Gig

11 Dec 2022
On this day in 1982, The Jam played their last-ever gig in Brighton. This came after the shocking announcement made by Paul Weller on the 30th of...

A GUIDE TO THE LABYRINTH / Remembering Jim Morrison Born on This Day, 1943

08 Dec 2022
On this day in 1943, James Douglas Morrison was born in Melbourne, Florida. He would grow up to become one of the most influential frontmen in rock...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Bowie's Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust Shipping Now!

06 Dec 2022
We are excited to announce that the Publisher's Copies of Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust are in the building and available now! ...

LOVE THAT BURNS / Fleetwood Mac Auction Last Weekend

05 Dec 2022
Last weekend, Julien's Auctions held an auction celebrating three members of the iconic band Fleetwood Mac, that included the personal items of John McVie, Christine McVie and...

Holiday Gifting Offer

01 Dec 2022
Seasons Greetings! It is officially the start of the festive season and naturally, all minds turn to gifting. But don't panic, not only is Genesis here to...

Christine McVie, 1943-2022

01 Dec 2022
Genesis is devastated at the news that the singer-songwriter, and enormously-talented musician, Christine McVie, has sadly passed away. She was 79 years old. Genesis was honoured...

GEORGE HARRISON / Concert for George: 20 Year Anniversary

29 Nov 2022
On Nov 29th, 2002, the Concert for George took place at London's Royal Albert Hall, one year to the day after George's passing. Today, on the twentieth...

48 Hours: Save Up to 20% With Our Prints Offer

28 Nov 2022
Following on from Black Friday Weekend we are pleased to offer a special Genesis Prints Offer. Over 48 hours you can take advantage of up to 20%...

Black Friday Editions

24 Nov 2022
To our American subscribers we would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. From today until midnight on Sunday* take advantage of our Black Friday Weekend...

A GUIDE TO THE LABYRINTH / Listen to The Doors' Previously Unreleased Song, 'Paris Blues'

23 Nov 2022
The Doors have just released the song 'Paris Blues', the band's 'last unknown unissued studio recording.' It was recorded during the sessions for either The Soft...

CAME THE LIGHTENING / Olivia Harrison and Martin Scorsese discuss 'Came The Lightening' in New York

23 Nov 2022
On Sunday, Olivia Harrison and Martin Scorsese took to the stage at 92nd Street Y in New York to discuss Olivia's new book of poetry, Came the...

ELVIS & THE BIRTH OF ROCK / 66 Years Ago Today: Lew Allen Invited to Photograph Elvis Presley at the Cleveland Arena

23 Nov 2022
On this day in 1956, 17-year-old photography enthusiast by the name of Lew Allen was invited to shoot Elvis Presley at the Cleveland Arena for his high...

CSN&Y: LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH / Pre-order now: CSN&Y: Love the One You're With

22 Nov 2022
With their unique vocal blend and a musical approach that ranged from acoustic folk to melodic pop to classic rock, supergroup CSN&Y created some of the most...

CAME THE LIGHTENING / Olivia Harrison Celebrates US Book Release

15 Nov 2022
Last Thursday at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles, Olivia Harrison attended a book party in celebration of the release of Came the Lightening - Twenty...

THE FORMATIVE YEARS / Lenny Kravitz Wins CFDA Award

10 Nov 2022
Just this week, Lenny Kravitz was celebrated for his contribution to fashion at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards. Bradley Cooper presented the award...

TRANSFORMER / 50 Years of Transformer

08 Nov 2022
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Lou Reed's seminal album, Transformer. Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, the first single from the album, Walk on the...

BIG: BEATLES IN GERMANY / FREE Shipping: 60 Years of The Beatles in Germany

03 Nov 2022
This week marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles returning to Hamburg for a two-week residency at the Star Club. Having played as the opening act for...

SIX-STRING STORIES / 55 Years of Cream's 'Disraeli Gears'

02 Nov 2022
This week 55 years ago, Cream released their second studio album, Disraeli Gears. This groundbreaking album became the group's American breakthrough, becoming a massive seller in 1968...

CAME THE LIGHTENING / Reader Offer: Olivia Harrison & Martin Scorsese In Conversation

01 Nov 2022
We are excited to announce that Olivia Harrison will be speaking in New York on Sunday 20th November at The 92nd Street Y. Olivia will be...

Jerry Lee Lewis, 1935 - 2022

31 Oct 2022
Renowned rock and roll star Jerry Lee Lewis has passed away at age 87. A pioneer of the genre, who was known for such songs as 'Whole...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / This Saturday: The Scaffold Return to the Everyman, Liverpool

28 Oct 2022
This Saturday, the Scaffold are reuniting for an exclusive and special live show celebrating sixty years of the band. Mike McCartney, John Gorman and Roger McGough will...

DEFINITELY / Def Leppard Share Their Favourite Stadium Tour Moments

27 Oct 2022
Def Leppard, who are currently preparing for their world tour alongside Motley Crue, have just released a new video in which they share their favourite moments from...

THE SEEKER / Fifty Years of Pete Townshend's Debut Album, 'Who Came First'

27 Oct 2022
This month marks fifty years since the release of Pete Townshend's debut album, Who Came First. Released in October 1972, the album included previously released material...

ADDING THE BLUE / Chrissie Hynde Reveals New Album Title

25 Oct 2022
Chrissie Hynde has revealed the title of her upcoming album via her social media over the weekend. On top of this, she also announced she is mapping...

DEFINITELY / Brian May and David Fricke to Introduce Def Leppard's Official Anthology

25 Oct 2022
DEFINITELY: The Official Story of Def Leppard, the group's official anthology, looks set to become the fastest-selling title ever published by Genesis. In the first week,...

DEFINITELY / Def Leppard's Official Anthology Now Available for VIP Pre-Order

18 Oct 2022
DEFINITELY: The Official Story of Def Leppard, the band's signed, limited-edition anthology, is now available to order. Offering fans the first-ever official history of Def Leppard, Definitely...

CAME THE LIGHTENING / Olivia Harrison Recites Poems in Collaboration with WePresent

17 Oct 2022
To celebrate Came The Lightening: Twenty Poems for George, global creative platform WePresent asked Olivia to choose and recite three poems from its pages, and to record...

MAGIC: A JOURNAL OF SONG / Paul Weller Announces London Charity Concert for Sir Peter Blake's 90th Birthday

16 Oct 2022
Paul Weller has curated a charity concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London celebrating the 90th birthday of acclaimed artist and Genesis author, Sir Peter Blake....

A GUIDE TO THE LABYRINTH / Your Reviews of Jim Morrison's Special Edition

13 Oct 2022
Over recent weeks, we have been grateful to hear back from subscribers receiving their copies of A Guide to the Labyrinth. We are sharing a selection of...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Moonage Daydream Takes Over Cheltenham Literature Festival at Badlands

10 Oct 2022
On Saturday, Genesis took part in the Cheltenham Book Festival Lit Crawl in partnership with Badlands Record Shop. As part of an evening of pop-up events around...

DAYS & SUMMERS / Remembering Janis Joplin

04 Oct 2022
Today we remember one of the greatest artists of our time, Janis Joplin. Joplin was the first-ever female rockstar and dazzled listeners with her powerful voice and...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / David Bowie & Mick Rock's Book Launches in the USA

30 Sep 2022
Following the success of Moonage Daydream: The Exhibition in London, the exhibition and book launch has now travelled to the US. Hosted by Genesis Publications and Morrison...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / Mike McCartney's Early Liverpool: The Exhibition

28 Sep 2022
Only a few days remain to attend Mike McCartney's Early Liverpool: The Exhibition, which is currently running at Atlas Gallery in London until 1 October 2022. It follows...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / Introducing New Editions of Mike McCartney's Photographs

22 Sep 2022
Following the sell-out success of Mike McCartney's first Early Liverpool Photographic Prints, we are delighted to announce seven new fine art print editions. From his original film...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Now Available: The Moonage Daydream Collection

16 Sep 2022
Genesis is delighted to announce, in collaboration with the Estates of David Bowie and Mick Rock, The Moonage Daydream Collection. This exclusive series includes new photographic collages...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Moonage Daydream: The Exhibition Now Open at Atlas Gallery

15 Sep 2022
Moonage Daydream: The Exhibition, which features the photography of David Bowie by Mick Rock, has now opened its doors at Atlas Gallery in London. The exhibition will...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / Presenting Mike McCartney's Early Liverpool: The Exhibition

14 Sep 2022
Genesis Publications and Atlas Gallery present Mike McCartney's Early Liverpool: The Exhibition, a free exhibition that will run between 24 September to 1 October at Atlas Gallery...

QUEEN ELIZABETH II, 1926 - 2022

09 Sep 2022
It is with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She has been a constant and steadying presence...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / 'Moonage Daydream' Film Premieres in London

06 Sep 2022
Moonage Daydream, the first officially sanctioned David Bowie documentary, had its premiere last night in London. Directed by Brett Morgen, the director behind music documentaries such as...

CAME THE LIGHTENING / Olivia Harrison Appears at Happy Place Festival to Discuss 'Came the Lightening'

05 Sep 2022
Came the Lightening author Olivia Harrison appeared at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival on Sunday (September 4th) to discuss her book of poetry. A live podcast...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / 60 Years Ago Today: Ringo Starr Joins The Beatles

18 Aug 2022
Today marks the 60th anniversary of Ringo Starr becoming a member of The Beatles. In August 1962, Ringo made the daring and hugely prescient decision to leave...

LIVIN' LOUD / Chuck D Reveals New Hip-Hop Docuseries

29 Jul 2022
The groundbreaking hip hop pioneer, activist and artist Chuck D has shared information about his upcoming docuseries, Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed The World. The...

MAGIC: A JOURNAL OF SONG / Largest Exhibition of The Jam and Style Council Memorabilia Opens Its Doors This Weekend

27 Jul 2022
Described as 'the ultimate exhibition of previously unseen Jam and Style Council memorabilia', This Is The Modern World opens its doors to visitors this weekend. Curated by...

THE TRANSFORMER SERIES / Blue Plaque Commemorating Lou Reed, Mick Rock and Iggy Pop Unveiled in London Today

14 Jul 2022
An English Heritage blue plaque commemorating two significant nights in music history is set to be unveiled later in London today (14th July 2022). The plaque...

LIVIN' LOUD / Chuck D's First Book of Art Now Available

12 Jul 2022
The highly anticipated special limited edition, Livin' Loud, which presents the first fine art book by the groundbreaking hip-hop pioneer, activist and artist, Chuck D, is now...

THE FORMATIVE YEARS / Lenny Kravitz Shares the Stories Behind the Photos

08 Jul 2022
In an exciting countdown to the release of Lenny Kravitz: The Formative Years, Lenny Kravitz has been sharing a series of clips on his social media that...

ANOTHER DAY IN THE LIFE / Happy Birthday Ringo

07 Jul 2022
Genesis would like to send birthday wishes to the legendary drummer Ringo Starr, who celebrates his 82nd birthday today. As tradition has remained for over ten years,...

ELVIS & THE BIRTH OF ROCK / Exclusive Subscriber Offer: 'Elvis' Biopic Released in the UK

27 Jun 2022
Baz Luhrmann's long-awaited musical biopic, Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks opened in cinemas worldwide this weekend. The film follows Elvis' rise to fame as the...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Exclusive David Bowie Contest

21 Jun 2022
Moonage Daydream: The Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust is re-published today (21st June) in the UK (4th October in the US). In celebration, and in conjunction...

THAT LUCKY OLD SUN / Happy Birthday Brian Wilson

20 Jun 2022
Today marks Brian Wilson's 80th birthday. In honour of '80 years of good vibrations,' some of the biggest names in music have been sending birthday messages in...

CAME THE LIGHTENING / Benedict Cumberbatch Debuts Olivia Harrison Poem

20 Jun 2022
As part of a BBC exclusive, Olivia Harrison's poem 'Another Spring' had its first live reading by actor Benedict Cumberbatch. 'Another Spring' is one of twenty poems...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Celebrating Fifty Years of 'Ziggy Stardust'

16 Jun 2022
On this day fifty years ago, David Bowie released the instant classic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars - a record...

PSYCHEDELIC RENEGADES / Final 80 Copies of 'Psychedelic Renegades'

26 May 2022
Just 80 Collector copies of Psychedelic Renegades now remain, each signed by Mick Rock. Syd Barrett remains one of rock music's true cult figures. Recalled...

MAGIC: A JOURNAL OF SONG / Happy Birthday Paul Weller

25 May 2022
Legendary singer, songwriter and musician Paul Weller celebrates his 64th birthday today. Born 25 May in Woking, Weller has been an integral part of the British...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Watch the Trailer for New Bowie Film, 'Moonage Daydream'

23 May 2022
The first trailer for the upcoming David Bowie documentary, Moonage Daydream, has just been released. It shows Bowie emerging onto the stage in a series of...

THIN WILD MERCURY / Vast Center Dedicated to Bob Dylan Opens Its Doors

09 May 2022
A center displaying $10 million worth of Bob Dylan archives opens tomorrow (10th May) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Bob Dylan Center, which aims to honour and...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / David Bowie Documentary to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

05 May 2022
A new documentary entitled Moonage Daydream is set to premiere at Cannes Film Festival, which will run from 17-28 May. The feature film, which combines concert...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / National Trust Launches The Forthlin Sessions

03 May 2022
The National Trust, who owns the former home of Paul and Mike McCartney, has opened its doors to aspiring musicians looking to perform at the historic house....

PSYCHEDELIC RENEGADES / Pink Floyd Release First New Music in 28 Years

12 Apr 2022
Last week, Pink Floyd released their first new song in nearly three decades. Titled 'Hey Hey Rise Up', the track has been released in aid of humanitarian...

JIMMY PAGE: THE ANTHOLOGY / Jimmy Page to Appear at Hay Festival to Discuss 'The Anthology'

11 Apr 2022
Last week, it was revealed that Jimmy Page will be discussing his book, Jimmy Page: The Anthology, later this year at the prestigious literary festival, Hay Festival....

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / Excerpt of 'Moonage Daydream' Published in the Latest UNCUT Magazine

31 Mar 2022
A new feature published in the May issue of UNCUT Magazine spotlights the upcoming bookstore edition of Moonage Daydream, the definitive account of the rise and fall...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / 50 Years Ago Today: David Bowie and Mick Rock Meet

17 Mar 2022
Fifty years ago today, at one of the earliest performances of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Mick Rock and David Bowie met for the first...

THE ROLLING STONES SET LISTS / The Rolling Stones Announce UK and European Tour Dates

14 Mar 2022
After teasing fans through a series of cryptic clues, The Rolling Stones have announced a new tour entitled SIXTY. Eager fans spotted their iconic tongue logo...

MAGIC / Announced for pre-sale: Paul Weller's Magic: A Journal of Song

10 Mar 2022
In Magic: A Journal of Song, Paul Weller talks about his life and music through a personally curated selection of 120 songs spanning his entire musical career....

International Women's Day Promotion

08 Mar 2022
Today, on International Women's Day, we are honouring the female authors and contributors who have created or been the subject of some of our truly era-defining Genesis...

HOT STUFF / The Story of the Rolling Stones Told Through the Ultimate Memorabilia Collection

24 Feb 2022
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones. Since 1962, the band has released 92 albums, 121 singles and has performed in over 2,000 concerts...

WHATEVER IT TAKES / Rage Against the Machine Announce Revised Tour Dates

16 Feb 2022
Rage Against the Machine have shared new dates for their North American tour, following a series of postponements due to the pandemic. The new, rescheduled dates are...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / Handwritten Beatles Lyrics Go on Display for the First Time

15 Feb 2022
Lyrics handwritten by Paul McCartney are set to go on display for the first time ever. The notebook that features the lyrics, which was compiled between 1967...

MOONAGE DAYDREAM / David Bowie's 'Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust' Gets New Release

02 Feb 2022
David Bowie's written account of the life and times of Ziggy Stardust, Moonage Daydream, which includes over 600 photographs taken by Mick Rock, will be re-released in...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / On This Day in 1958: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Play the Cavern Club for the First Time

24 Jan 2022
On this day in 1958, Paul McCartney and John Lennon performed together for the first time at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. Billed as The Quarry...

HOT STUFF / Just Announced: Hot Stuff, The Rolling Stones Limited Edition

21 Jan 2022
A brand-new, extremely limited edition has just been announced. Hot Stuff presents the largest collection of Rolling Stones memorabilia in the world, chronicling the band's history from...

THE ROLLING STONES SET LISTS / The Rolling Stones Honoured With Royal Mail Stamps Featuring 'Set Lists' Shows

12 Jan 2022
The Rolling Stones, who celebrate their 60th anniversary later this year, will be honoured by Royal Mail with twelve unique stamps that commemorate the band's genesis. ...

RIP Michael Lang: Co-creator of Woodstock Festival and Genesis Author

11 Jan 2022
Concert promoter, author and co-creator of Woodstock Music & Art Festival, Michael Lang, passed away on 8 January 2022. He was 77 years old. Michael served as...

MIKE MCCARTNEY'S EARLY LIVERPOOL / Happy Birthday Mike McCartney

07 Jan 2022
Photographer, performer, artist and Genesis author, Mike McCartney, celebrates his birthday today. Over the last year, Genesis has enjoyed working with Mike on his book, Mike...

A GUIDE TO THE LABYRINTH / Classic Rock Magazine Spotlights Two Upcoming Genesis Editions

06 Jan 2022
The latest issue of Classic Rock magazine delivers glowing reviews for two upcoming Genesis editions, A Guide to the Labyrinth: The Collected Works of Jim Morrison and...



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