{"product_id":"queen-a-night-at-the-opera-50-years-9780760388426","title":"Queen \u0026 a Night at the Opera: 50 Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthoritatively written and featuring rare photography and memorabilia, this beautiful slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Queen's most iconic album, \u003ci\u003eA Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1975, Queen released what would become their best-selling album, which also happened to introduce their most enduring song, \"Bohemian Rhapsody.\"\u003ci\u003e A Night at the Opera \u003c\/i\u003ehas gone on the sell over 11 million copies worldwide and counting. In \u003ci\u003eQueen and a Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, rock historian Gillian Gaar takes \u003cb\u003ea deep dive into the legendary English band's most famous album on its 50th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e. Chapters cover: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen's formation and history\u003c\/b\u003e up to \u003ci\u003eA Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, including the three albums that preceded it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe recording sessions\u003c\/b\u003e that resulted in the album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrack-by-track analyses\u003c\/b\u003e of each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe tour\u003c\/b\u003e to support the album, and awards and accolades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe band's career after the album\u003c\/b\u003e--and after the death of Freddie Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, \u003cb\u003enumerous sidebars\u003c\/b\u003e cover topics such as the \"Bohemian Rhapsody\" video, producer Roy Thomas Baker, Brian May's \"Red Special\" guitar, and more. There are even capsule bios of Mercury and May, as well as bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIIlustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well as rare memorabilia, \u003ci\u003eQueen and A Night at the Opera \u003c\/i\u003eis a definitive and beautifully produced tribute to a legendary album from a legendary performer and artist. \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\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrince and Purple Rain\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen and Born to Run\u003c\/i\u003e, with more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian G. Gaar \u003c\/b\u003ehas written for numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eMojo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e. Previous books include \u003ci\u003eShe's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEntertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eElton John at 75\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen at 75\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181846888722,"sku":"9780760388426","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_703711b6-66c3-4ef5-8f50-2e4ce3549d76.jpg?v=1744405412","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/queen-a-night-at-the-opera-50-years-9780760388426","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}