{"product_id":"kiss-at-50-9780760381823","title":"Kiss at 50","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith this beautifully produced book, relive the extraordinary history of the of the hottest band in the land through 50 milestone events.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormed in New York City in 1973, Kiss became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their inventive stage presence and heavy, hook-filled catalog, both ideally suited for packing hockey arenas and football stadiums. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff \u003cb\u003epays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones\u003c\/b\u003e. This exquisite volume features: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardcover format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning concert and candid offstage photography, much of it never before published\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGatefold Kiss timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe band's formation on the New York club scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir fortuitous signing to the Casablanca label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfamous TV appearances, including \u003ci\u003eKiss Meets the Phantom of the Park\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe formation of the famous Kiss Army fan club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMega tours undertaken in support of the LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterband conflicts and personnel changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe band's 1980s \"unmasking\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative marketing such as comic books and the Kiss Convention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history--in a milestone year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Working 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\u003eLed Zeppelin: Song by Song\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, \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Groove\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612185825554,"sku":"9780760381823","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_304da0c4-2af9-43d7-87f8-fba2ee448392.jpg?v=1732370882","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kiss-at-50-9780760381823","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}