Jimmy Page
“Jimmy Page” by Jimmy Page is a photographic autobiography published by Genesis Publications Limited in 2014. This first edition spans 512 pages and presents a visual history of the renowned guitarist, showcasing hundreds of photographs that capture significant moments throughout his career. The book features images from his early days as a schoolboy to his extensive work with bands such as The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin, as well as collaborations with various artists.
Readers will find a rich collection of iconic portraits and rare photographs sourced from over 70 photographers, including notable names in rock photography. The book includes extended captions written by Page himself, which document pivotal events and milestones in his life, making it a historical record of his contributions to music. This edition offers insights into the world of rock and pop music, emphasizing themes of biography and the performing arts.
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Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page is the photographic autobiography and visual history of the world’s most iconic guitar player. With incredible attention to detail, Page has chosen hundreds of photographs representing significant moments in his career: from a schoolboy with a rock-a-billy quiff through his extensive work as a session musician; including The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, ARMS, The Firm, Outrider, Coverdale & Page and Page & Plant; playing with Roy Harper and The Black Crowes; collaborating with P. Diddy and performing with Leona Lewis at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Both Genesis Publications and Jimmy Page have sifted through thousands of images representing the work of more than 70 photographers including some of the greatest names in rock photography – Ross Halfin, Kate Simon, and Gered Mankowitz, to name but a few. Included are a mixture of iconic portraits, rare and unseen photographs from Jimmy’s archive along with visas, photos and stamps from his own passports.
Page has officially put pen to paper about his career taking the form of extended captions, which describe and document pivotal moments and events making this book an historical document and a definitive visual record of a remarkable life of music.
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