{"product_id":"the-who-quadrophenia-hardcover","title":"The Who \u0026 Quadrophenia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Veteran rock critic \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e leaves no stone unturned in taking apart \u003cb\u003eThe Who's generation-spanning masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eQuadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, while exploring each of the album's 17 tracks and their themes of identity, anxiety, and mental health. Chapters cover: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The state of The Who as of 1973, including their role in Mod culture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The recording sessions at famed Olympic Studios and the band's own Battersea location, including techniques used \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Song-by-song studies of each album side, including analyses of lyrics and the guitars, drums, keyboards, and synthesizers employed by members Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The 1979 motion picture based on the album's song cycle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The continent-hopping tours that supported the album \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The rock group's trajectory post-\u003ci\u003eQuadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e, including notable albums and tours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Popoff also takes you on side journeys examining each band member, \u003cb\u003emod vs. rocker culture\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003ealbum's famous graphic design\u003c\/b\u003e, manager\/producers \u003cb\u003eChris Stamp and Kit Lambert\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuadrophenia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ecollectibles\u003c\/b\u003e, and more. There's even a brief \u003cb\u003ediscography \u003c\/b\u003eand complete LP \u003cb\u003etour dates\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Presented in a 10\" ﾗ 10\" \u003cb\u003eslipcased \u003c\/b\u003ebook, \u003ci\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e is illustrated with \u003cb\u003estunning performance and candid off-stage photography\u003c\/b\u003e as well as \u003cb\u003erare memorabilia\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The result is a richly presented celebration and your ultimate tribute to the rock opera masterpiece.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 10.68 x 10.49 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764851081504,"sku":"9780760379271","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f41009c11e1dfa0df10d8d01844c7038.webp?v=1780256396","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-who-quadrophenia-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}