{"product_id":"take-it-off-kiss-truly-unmasked-9781911036579","title":"Take It Off: Kiss Truly Unmasked","description":"There is a common misconception about KISS, one of the greatest hard-rock\/heavy metal-bands of all-time: that their 'non-makeup' era of 1983-1996 is not as enduring as the period when they stalked stages as the Starchild, the Demon, the Spaceman, and the Cat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is untrue. In fact, this period helped resuscitate KISS's career, as they reestablished themselves in arenas, on the charts, and via MTV, and yielded some of their most popular songs - including \u003ci\u003eLick It Up\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeaven's On Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTears Are Falling\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrazy Crazy Nights\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHide Your Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForever\u003c\/i\u003e, Unholy, and more - many of which consistently found their way into the band's set lists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While the majority of KISS books are focused on the glitz and glamour of the iconic makeup era, the non-makeup years are ripe to be explored in book form, and \u003ci\u003eTake It Off\u003c\/i\u003e does just that, zeroing in on the eleven albums KISS issued during this period - including such gold- and platinum-certified hits as \u003ci\u003eLick It Up\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnimalize\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRevenge\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlive III\u003c\/i\u003e - as well the resulting tours, videos, and other escapades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake It Off\u003c\/i\u003e draws on all-new interviews with KISS experts and associates, including the band's lead guitarist throughout most of this period, Bruce Kulick, plus \u003ci\u003eCrazy Nights\u003c\/i\u003e producer Ron Nevison and video director Paul Rachman (\u003ci\u003eUnholy\u003c\/i\u003e\/\u003ci\u003eI Just Wanna\u003c\/i\u003e\/\u003ci\u003eDomino\u003c\/i\u003e). Among the other contributors are Charlie Benante (Anthrax), K.K. Downing (ex-Judas Priest), Derek Sherinan (ex-Dream Theater), and rock music experts Eddie Trunk, Katherine Turman, and Lonn Friend. The book also includes a foreword by Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho and an afterword by acclaimed producer Andreas Carlsson, as well as rare photographs and memorabilia from the period. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With KISS currently in the midst of their last ever tour, now is the time to get \u003ci\u003eTruly Unmasked\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Prato \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer and journalist from Long Island, New York, whose writing has appeared in such renowned publications as \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of several popular books, including \u003ci\u003eShredders! The Oral History Of Speed Guitar (And More)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Eric Carr Story\u003c\/i\u003e. And you may even have heard him on one of his many radio or TV appearances, which include interviews on \u003ci\u003eThe Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEddie Trunk Live\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Ron \u0026amp; Fez Show\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jawbone Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52179091030290,"sku":"9781911036579","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1e98b834-cc50-4489-9634-d5f3896d9906.jpg?v=1775635548","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/take-it-off-kiss-truly-unmasked-9781911036579","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}