{"product_id":"the-who-quadrophenia-hardcover","title":"The Who \u0026 Quadrophenia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a deep dive into one of the best-selling albums ever on the 50th anniversary of its release with this beautifully produced and authoritatively written slipcased edition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVeteran rock critic \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e leaves no stone unturned in taking apart \u003cb\u003eThe Who's generation-spanning masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eQuadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, while exploring each of the album's 17 tracks and their themes of identity, anxiety, and mental health. Chapters cover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe state of The Who as of 1973, including their role in Mod culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe recording sessions at famed Olympic Studios and the band's own Battersea location, including techniques used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong-by-song studies of each album side, including analyses of lyrics and the guitars, drums, keyboards, and synthesizers employed by members Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1979 motion picture based on the album's song cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe continent-hopping tours that supported the album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock group's trajectory post-\u003ci\u003eQuadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e, including notable albums and tours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff also takes you on side journeys examining each band member, \u003cb\u003emod vs. rocker culture\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003ealbum's famous graphic design\u003c\/b\u003e, manager\/producers \u003cb\u003eChris Stamp and Kit Lambert\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuadrophenia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ecollectibles\u003c\/b\u003e, and more. There's even a brief \u003cb\u003ediscography \u003c\/b\u003eand complete LP \u003cb\u003etour dates\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresented in a 10\" × 10\" \u003cb\u003eslipcased \u003c\/b\u003ebook, \u003ci\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e is illustrated with \u003cb\u003estunning performance and candid off-stage photography\u003c\/b\u003e as well as \u003cb\u003erare memorabilia\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe result is a richly presented celebration and your ultimate tribute to the rock opera masterpiece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Albums series\u003c\/b\u003e presents authoritative explorations of rock's most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen and Born to Run\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrince and Purple Rain\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eQueen \u0026amp; A Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, with more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking out of Toronto, Canada, \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Clash: All the Albums\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLed Zeppelin: All the Albums\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector\u003c\/i\u003e, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries \u003ci\u003eRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas\u003c\/i\u003e for Banger Films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 10.68 x 10.49 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50330795573485,"sku":"9780760379271","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/xaO7uBj3CT9780760379271.webp?v=1784938917","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-who-quadrophenia-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}