{"product_id":"bruce-springsteen-an-illustrated-biography-9780785843757","title":"Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a riveting behind-the-scenes tour of Bruce Springsteen's life and career, vividly illustrated with over 100 stage and candid photos, plus 10 removable pieces of memorabilia.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through story and images, \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography \u003c\/i\u003echronicles the life of The Boss--\u003cb\u003eone of America's favorite rock stars\u003c\/b\u003e and one of the biggest-selling artists in history. Since 1968, Springsteen's monolithic music career spans more than half a century and has included dozens of tours, awards, and 21 Grammys. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In-depth chapters track Springsteen through \u003cb\u003ehis childhood in Freehold, New Jersey\u003c\/b\u003e, the formation of \u003cb\u003ethe E Street Band\u003c\/b\u003e, the breakout album \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorn to Run\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and mega-hit \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorn in the U.S.A.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, all the way to his smash hit, \u003ci\u003eSpringsteen on Broadway.\u003c\/i\u003e Incredibly, as he continues to pack arenas and inspire generations of loyal fans, Springsteen's stage presence, star power, and musicianship are as strong as ever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Included are 10 removable reproductions of memorabilia, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Springsteen's draft card showing his 4F status \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1965 concert poster for Springsteen's first band, The Castiles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Concert poster for Springsteen's band Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Concert ad for a Steel Mill concert \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1975 contact sheet of photos to promote \u003ci\u003eBorn to Run\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1974 postcard to promote Springsteen's appearance at Armadillo World Headquarters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1976 print of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons onstage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1975 concert poster for the E Street Band at the Paramount Theater \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1987 cover of \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1985 concert promo sticker \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The memorabilia, coupled with \u003cb\u003e115 images of Springsteen\u003c\/b\u003e, both \u003cb\u003eon and off stage\u003c\/b\u003e, in this illustrated biography shows what words can't always tell, to give you a full and intimate look at the musician's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This luxurious, large-format volume is \u003cb\u003ethe ultimate collector's item for any fan of The Boss.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith Ochs\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, radio personality, musician, photographer, sailor, and world traveler. She is a talk show host and deejay at Sirius XM and a commentator for NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous other publications. She is a 2016 Gracie Award winner in the category of Outstanding Portrait\/Biography for her \"Women and Wheels\" special. Ochs is a longtime resident of Hoboken, New Jersey, and her favorite Springsteen album is \u003ci\u003eDarkness on the Edge of Town\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chartwell Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50661635260690,"sku":"9780785843757","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d81f8e3b-d4ed-4487-8b79-41d531f85178.jpg?v=1733502925","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bruce-springsteen-an-illustrated-biography-9780785843757","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}