{"product_id":"pink-floyd-and-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-50-years-9780760379295","title":"Pink Floyd and the Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVeteran rock critic Martin Popoff leaves no stone unturned in taking apart Pink Floyd's generation-spanning masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, while exploring each of the album's 10 tracks and their themes of madness, anxiety, and alienation. Chapters cover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe state of Pink Floyd as of 1972\u003c\/b\u003e, with special emphasis on deposed founder Syd Barrett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe recording sessions at famed Abbey Road Studios\u003c\/b\u003e, including techniques used and the roles of personnel such as engineer Alan Parsons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSong-by-song studies\u003c\/b\u003e of each album side, including analyses of lyrics and the guitars, drums, keyboards, and synthesizers employed by members David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe ground-breaking art and packaging\u003c\/b\u003e created by design firm Hipgnosis and its founder Storm Thorgerson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe continent-hopping tours\u003c\/b\u003e that supported the album and also introduced the songs before its release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe rock group's trajectory post-\u003ci\u003eDark Side\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, including notable albums, tours, and the departure of Waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff also takes you on side journeys examining each band member, session players, prog rock, the \u003ci\u003eLive at Pompeii\u003c\/i\u003e concert and film, Waters' singular writing technique, \u003ci\u003eDark Side\u003c\/i\u003e collectibles, awards, and more. There's even a brief discography and complete LP tour dates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresented in a 10.5\" ? 10.5\" slipcased book, \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eillustrated with stunning 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 prog-rock masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\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":50653904044306,"sku":"9780760379295","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4ab0f324-e045-4c96-94dc-275a7b8b3c46.jpg?v=1733367555","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pink-floyd-and-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-50-years-9780760379295","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}