Most Popular Books by Chris Welch

David Bowie drove fashions in music as well as clothes through every stage of his unique career. All of his styles are beautifully portrayed in this book.

Eric Clapton--aka "Old Slow Hand"--is one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on three separate occasions. In his long career with such supergroups as The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as a solo artist, he has received countless awards. To mark his illustrious 50-year career, Eric Clapton Treasures celebrates the legendary musician through stunning rarely published photographs and 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and signed photographs. Eric Clapton Treasures gives readers a front-row seat (and backstage pass, too) to Clapton''s unparalleled career.

Relive the amazing story of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham--the four original gods of heavy metal--in this ultimate tribute to the greatest rock band of all time: Led Zeppelin. Written by an award-winning authority on the band, Led Zeppelin documents the incredible journey of four talented rockers as they achieve musical glory. It takes you deep into the world of sex, drugs, and rock ''n'' roll in the heady days of the 1970s, revealing the personal stories behind the recordings. Iconic rock photography and spectacular images of rare memorabilia capture the excitement of the era, including posters, art prints, tickets to the biggest concerts, invites to after-parties, superbly designed flyers, and even "The Object" from the cover of Presence. Led Zeppelin is an exhilarating celebration of a group whose unique sound has never been equaled and will never be bettered.

David Bowie made a huge impact on popular music and culture, and his recent death stunned and saddened fans everywhere. Featuring new photos and additional text, this updated edition of David Bowie Changes showcases the best images of the chameleon-like performer, from his humble beginnings as Davy Jones to global domination as a musical legend, fashion icon, and constantly evolving superstar. Poignant photos and a newly written chapter capture the shocking news of his death in January 2016, and the impact it had around the world. Included as part of this visual celebration of his life are both famous and little-known images from some of the best contemporary photographers, including Terry O''Neill, Gijsbert Hanekroot, and Mick Rock, alongside commentary by award-winning journalist and author Chris Welch.

Digital art created with Processing, StructureSynth, Audacity and Photoshop. Photos made with Canon dSLR''s and SPL water housing.

An eye-catching collection of black and white and grayscale photographs.

Chameleon, entertainer, actor, and iconoclast. It would be difficult to think of a rock star who has had a more varied and influential career than David Bowie and the list of bands and musicians who have been influenced by Bowie reads like an A to Z of popular music. But Bowie himself has skillfully and consistently maintained his credibility as the most innovative performer of his generation by staying one jump ahead of the many who seek to imitate him. Classic Tracks: David Bowie explores this icon in detail. While his many artistic incarnations are known, few know David Bowie the man, and as this book will show, through its exploration of his diverse body of work, the only real constant factors in his career are his incredible voice, his imagination and his supreme talent for artistic reincarnation. Every track of each of his albums is examined in great detail, giving you an insight to both the music, and the enigmatic man who created it.

Pénétrez pans l''antre de la bête, au coeur du métal, avec les puissants Iron Maiden. Découvrez comment de jeunes adolescents chevelus sont devenus les fondateurs d''une institution musicale mondialement respectée. Accompagnez-les dans leur conquête du monde, des pubs londoniens aux plus grands stades de la planète. Ce livre illustré raconte toute cette incroyable évolution et offre une présentation détaillée de chaque album. Un ouvrage de référence écrit par le célèbre journaliste Chris Welch, qui connaît parfaitement tous les membres de cette formation, pour les avoir souvent interviewés et accompagnés en tournée. Inclus : des reproductions détachables de documents rares (flyers, tickets, posters de concerts...).

Viv Stanshall was one of pop music''s true eccentrics. During the 60s he was the frontman of Britain''s funniest and most surreal musical outfit - The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. After they broke up, Stanshall''s solo career included projects such as Rawlinson End, Tubular Bells (on which he was guest narrator), and songwriting with Steve Winwood. Stanshall''s was a life of extremes. The highs were his renowned pranks with The Who''s Keith Moon, whilst the lows saw him prone to schizophrenic depression, drug addiction and alcoholism which led to his being accused of attempting to murder his wife and his final sad demise in a house fire.