Best Selling Books by Gene Simmons

You wanted the truth, you got the truth—the hottest book in the world! Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses. There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen. Before Gene Simmons there was Chaim Witz, a boy from Haifa, Israel, who had no inkling of the life that lay ahead of him. In vivid detail Gene recounts his childhood growing up in Haifa under the watchful eye of his beloved, strong-willed mother, a concentration camp survivor; his adolescent years attending a Jewish theological center for rabbinical studies in Brooklyn; his love of all things American, including comic books, superheroes, and cowboys; and his early fascination with girls and sex, which prompted him to start a rock band in school after he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. KISS and Make-Up is not just the classic story of achieving the American dream through the eyes of an immigrant boy making good, but a juicy, rollicking rock and roll read that takes you along for the ride of your life with KISS, from the 1970s, when they were the biggest band in the world, through the ’80s, when they took off their world-famous war paint, and into the ’90s, when they came back bigger and badder than ever to become the number one touring band in the world. In his own irreverent, unapologetic voice, Gene talks about the girls (4,600 of them and counting); his tight bond with KISS cofounder Paul Stanley; the struggles he and Paul had with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss and their departures from the group; the new band members and Eric Carr’s untimely death; the enormous love and affection he has for the people who put him there in the first place—the KISS Army and the ever-loyal KISS fans around the world; his love life, including stories about his relationships with Cher and Diana Ross and with Shannon Tweed, Playmate of the Year, mother of his son and daughter, and his companion of eighteen years; and much more. Full of dozens of photographs, many never-before-seen pictures from Gene’s private collection, KISS and Make-Up is a surprising, intimate look at the man behind the mask. For the first time Gene reveals all the facets of his complex personality—son, rock star, actor, record producer, businessman, ladies’ man, devoted father, and now author.

Gene Simmons mega-rock star, businessman, marketing genius and self-proclaimed free spirit follows up his best-selling books Kiss And Make-Up and Sex Money Kiss with Ladies of the Night, an examination of the history of prostitution. Simmons makes the case that men have been stepping out on women since the beginning of time, and that the practice is not about to stop. For that reason alone, Simmons argues that prostitution should be legalized. He argues that prostitution is a victimless crime that could be made safe and become a large source of tax revenues. Simmons, who has never used a lady of the night, believes no one should have to pay for sex, whether it is through prostitutes or marriage. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, Simmons'' book is an arresting, informative, humorous and outrageous exploration of the world''s oldest profession, drawing on human nature, history, science and public policy.

"Let''s face it, just because I stick out my tongue a lot and spit fire doesn''t mean I have any qualifications to advise anyone on relationship, money or career issues. I don''t. Yet I''ve lived with a beautiful woman for twenty years with never a cross word between us, in a relationship based on honesty and full disclosure. I''ve amassed a fortune--and "expert business people" work for me. And for three decades I''ve been in KISS--a band that has scaled the heights and broken every possible record, from album sales to touring to merchandising and licensing. What I have and have always had (thanks in full to my mother''s wisdom) is an abiding faith in me. Call it a "life philosophy": a philosophy about money (mine!) and happiness (mine again). It works for me. It can work for you!

The summer of 1969 was a momentous one in modern history. It was a season punctuated with change. Apollo 11 landed on the moon, thousands of young fans flocked to rock ''n'' roll festivals like Woodstock and the controversial Altamont Freeway concert, the Manson Family cult were on a high-profile killing spree, and the first uprisings that would become the Stonewall Riots began. It was an electric summer of violent endings, new beginnings, and social unrest. It was also the summer that a myth was born-beginning with the tragic, untimely death of Rolling Stones founder, Brian Jones. The world soon lost two more huge music stars: Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. Not only did losing these three beacons of music culture seem to signal the end of a musical era, it also felt like a foreboding sign; they had all died at exactly the same age. All three had lost their lives at the pinnacle of their creative output, and all three were exactly 27 years old. People have speculated that there could be a dastardly lineage, from the poisoning of blues pioneer Robert Johnson in 1938, through these icons of the 60s, and more recently to rebel chanteuse Amy Winehouse''s death from alcohol poisoning in 2011. Could it be a twisted fate that the world''s very best creative souls come to early, often violent, deaths at just 27 years old? Over time, this idea began to be known as, "the 27 club," and it has persisted in the public imagination. In 27: The Legend and Mythology of the 27 Club, rock ''n'' roll icon Gene Simmons takes a deep dive into the life stories of these legendary figures, without giving credence to the romanticized idea that being in the "club" is somehow a perverse privilege. Simmons wills us to acknowledge the extraordinary lives, not the sensational deaths, of the musicians and artists who left an indelible mark on the world.

Nothin'' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975) chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive! and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite," a song that nearly four decades later remains one of rock''s most enduring anthems. Drawing on more than two hundred interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate fly-on-the-wall account of their launch, charting the struggles and ultimate victories that led them to the threshold of superstardom. Constructed as an oral history, the book includes original interviews with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss, as well as with producers; engineers; management; record company personnel; roadies; club owners; booking agents; concert promoters; costume, stage, and art designers; rock photographers; publicists; and key music journalists. Many of KISS''s musical contemporaries from the time, most of whom shared concert bills with the band on their early tours, also lend their perspective via new interviews; these include Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Slade, Blue Öyster Cult, Mott the Hoople, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Raspberries, The James Gang, The New York Dolls, Iggy & the Stooges, The Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Argent, and Uriah Heep, among others. The result is an indelible and irresistible portrait of a band on the rise and of the music scene they changed forever.

In ''77, blood from each member of the rock band KISS was drawn by a registered nurse and poured into vats of red ink used for printing the band''s first comic book. It was created by Marvel legend Stan Lee and was the beginning of a hugely successful KISS comic book franchise. All are now out of print. Now, for the first time, the KISS Kompendium combines the most breathtaking KISS comic books into a lush oversized collector''s compilation. Brought to life by graphic illustrations as riveting and hardcore as the band''s real-life fire-breathing line-up, the Demon (Gene Simmons), Starchild (Paul Stanley), and the other band members'' superhero alter egos defeat evil in over 1200 pages of stunning KISS comics! This is a book authorized by KISS. KISS founding members Gene Simmons, a rock legend and star of A&E''s Family Jewels, and Paul Stanley have contributed the forewords to this. The book also includes exclusive never-before-seen backstage photos from KISS'' newest tour along with commentary by the band-members. This is a must-have for every KISS fan eagerly awaiting the band''s new album, their first in over 10 years, and a perfect holiday gift for comic-book lovers to pour over time and time again.

YOU DESERVE TO HAVE POWER. IT IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING. GENE SIMMONS IS HERE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS TO THE TEMPLE. Gene Simmons, KISS front-man, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, and master of self-invention, shares his philosophy on power—how to attain it, how to keep it, and how to harness it as a driving force in business and in life. As co-founder of KISS, America''s #1 gold record-award-winning group of all time, Simmons knows the thrill and seduction of power firsthand. But gold records alone don’t equal power. The decisions you make once you attain a certain level of success are what separate the pretenders from the pantheon. Inspired by Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince, Simmons offers his unique take on the dynamics of power in every realm of life, from the bedroom to the boardroom, to the world of rock, celebrity, and social media, to politics. With one-of-a-kind anecdotes from his life and career, as well as stories from historical and contemporary masters of power, including Winston Churchill, Napoleon Bonaparte, Warren Buffett, Michael Jordon, Oprah, and Elon Musk, Simmons crafts a persuasive and provocative theory on how the pursuit of power drives civilization and defines our lives. The rules of power are changing in today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world in a way that Machiavelli never could have imagined, and we all need to learn to adapt. Simmons tells readers: Ignore the negatives. Be unrelenting. Rise above the rest. You are the architect of your success.

Me, Inc. features a black simulated-leather cover with gold foil stamping and a black ribbon bookmark. The fact that KISS is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. From the beginning Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate KISS as a business well before they ever first took the stage. Since deciding with Paul to manage the band themselves, Simmons has proved himself to be a formidable businessman, having sold over 100 million CDs and DVDs worldwide, overseen over 3,000 licensed merchandise items, and starred in the longest running celebrity reality show to date. More impressive is that he handles all of his business ventures on his own—no personal assistant, few handlers, and as little red tape as possible. In Me, Inc., Simmons shares a lifetime of field-tested and hard-won business advice that will provide readers with the tools needed to build a solid business strategy, harness the countless tools available in the digital age, network like hell, and be the architect for the business entity that is you. Inspired by The Art of War, the book dispenses Simmons’ in-depth insights via thirteen specific principles for success based on his own experience, triumphs, and instructional failures in business—from finding the confidence within yourself that’s necessary to get started, to surrounding yourself with the right people to partner with and learn from, to knowing when to pull the plug and when to double-down. These thirteen principles are a skeleton key into a world of success, freedom, peace of mind and, most importantly, financial success.

The Apollo 17 mission is discussed and illustrated. Lunar surface and orbital experiments are briefly described, and results are outlined.

The Wifey 6x9 inch, blank-lined journal was made for wives or women who are recently engaged. This journal is ideal for writing out wedding plans, ideas, guest lists, to-do lists, etc. Would make a great engagement gift and is the perfect size to carry along with you anywhere.Dimensions: 6x9 in120 PagesGlossy paperback cover

From the mind of the legendary Gene Simmons comes an action epic flavored with fetish fantasy! Dominique Stern is used to making people hurt-but they always ask for it first. When one of her sessions is interrupted by mysterious agents who seem to have hyper-strength, Dom''s narrow escape leads her down the rabbit hole of a global conspiracy. Scripts by Holly Interlandi (Cradle of Filth) and art by S L Gallant & Maria Keane (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero).

En este libro, exitoso rockstar Simmons comparte toda una vida de asesoramiento empresarial probados en el campo y obtenidos con esfuerzo, que proporcionarán a los lectores las herramientas necesarias para construir una estrategia empresarial sólida, aprovechar las innumerables herramientas disponibles en la era digital, la red como el infierno y sé el arquitecto de la entidad comercial que eres tú. Inspirado por la clásica obra de Sun Tzu, El arte de la guerra, este libro ofrece los conocimientos profundos de Simmons a través de trece principios específicos de éxito basados en su propia experiencia, triunfos y errores en la enseñanza en los negocios, desde encontrar la confianza dentro de uno mismo, o asociarse con las personas adecuadas para aprender, saber cuándo desconectarse y cuándo ceder. Estos trece principios son la clave de un mundo de éxito, libertad, tranquilidad y, lo más importante, éxito financiero.

Pela primeira vez no Brasil, a sensacional autobiografia de Gene Simmons, o icônico baixista do KISS. Escrito com o estilo honesto, ultrajante e sem rodeios de Gene, esse livro de memórias vai ao passado do autor, retratando os seus primeiros dias em Israel; a chegada em Nova York aos 8 anos; o seu contato inicial com a cultura pop dos anos 1950; e o desenvolvimento do seu apetite por fama, diversão e garotas. Recheado com muitas fotos do seu acervo pessoal, KISS: por trás da maquiagem traz a narrativa sem censura da vida de uma das mais polêmicas figuras do rock and roll. Finalmente, a verdadeira história do homem por trás da maquiagem.

Le groupe KISS a sorti 37 albums et a vendu 80 millions d’albums dans le monde entier. Gene Simmons a également joué au cinéma et à la télévision, a écrit et produit les albums d’autres musiciens, a géré la carrière de Liza Minnelli, entre autres, et a créé et présidé sa propre maison de disques, Simmons Records/RCA. Pour la première fois, le célèbre membre des très explosifs KISS raconte son histoire. Dans un ton honnête et sans langue de bois, il parle de son enfance en Israël, de son arrivée à New York à l’âge de huit ans, de son attrait pour la pop culture des années 50, et de son attrait croissant pour la gloire, le fun et les filles. Des débuts du groupe à leur accession à une gloire mondiale célébrée par les décibels, la pyrotechnie et une certaine théâtralité, le Démon n’omet aucun détail. Gene Simmons lève le voile sur les coulisses de KISS, et livre la véritable histoire de l’homme derrière le maquillage.

O lucro sempre foi música para os ouvidos de Gene Simmons. Cérebro e língua à frente do Kiss, esse israelense crescido nos EUA e transformado em um legítimo self made man – figura mitológica do capitalismo norte-americano – pode ser responsabilizado pelos cem milhões de discos vendidos pelo maquiado grupo que fundou no começo dos anos 1970, ao lado de Paul Stanley, e que ainda hoje encontra-se ativo e barulhento. Simmons, 1,88m, sempre subiu nas botas de cano altíssimo para garantir que o hard rock do seu grupo tocasse em sintonia com o barulho das máquinas registradoras. Camisetas, bolsas, bonés, bonecos, histórias em quadrinhos, jogos, filmes... o Kiss fez dinheiro em tudo em que colocou a sua inconfundível marca. Individualista assumido, Simmons foi além. E não por acaso, seu livro tem o título Eu, S.A. Sem muitas papas no referido órgão muscular alongado, esse mestre do marketing pessoal disseca seu próprio lema – Construa um exército de um homem só, liberte seu deus interior (do rock) e vença na vida e nos negócios – em uma divertida e incorretíssima série de dicas, que chama de "13 princípios para o sucesso, para se chegar no topo. No topo de uma montanha de dinheiro". "Parceiro" de 4.600 mulheres (contas do próprio músico), dono de uma linha de baixo com seu nome, estrela de reality shows, astro de cinema bissexto e personagem de videogames, Simmons dá conselhos extremos aos seus seguidores sobre amigos, namoradas e até férias ("Não tire", ordena, usando o comando de voz do seu iPhone, Siri, com o qual fez boa parte do livro). No percurso, revê, de forma dura, mas sincera, boa parte da história (de negócios) do rock e do show business americano. E ressalta, no final, sem perder o tom: "Isso se chama negócios, não amizade."

In the cross-dimensional galaxy known as the Nether Ether, there is a planet called Etheria, where free will is considered a crime punishable by death. For Denizen Xeng Ral, the desperate need for autonomy drives him to escape to Earth, and to new dangers he never thought possible. Joined by the unlikeliest of allies, and pursued by dangerous and deadly foes from this world and his own, Xeng Ral battles across Earth''s harsh urban landscape as he struggles for the one he desires most, freedom.

What do an alien, a professional dominatrix, and a collection of pulp horror stories have in common? The warped and twisted mind of Gene Simmons. Collecting ''Gene Simmons Zipper'', ''Dominatrix'', and ''House of Horrors'' into one volume, you''ll get more tales of the sexy, bizarre, and horrifying than you ever dreamed.

The KISS army is everywhere! For 50 years and counting, KISS has been one of the world’s top touring bands. Here for the first time is a visual history of KISS through never-before-seen concert photos and unique fanzine tributes and memorabilia, starting from this iconic band’s very beginnings in the 1970s and going well into the 21st century. Featuring new interviews with Gene Simmons and fans from all around the world, it is the ultimate tribute to the world’s ultimate rock ‘n’ roll band. Filled with more than a thousand photos—many previously unpublished—of the band and reprints of some of the coolest fanzine pages, this is a book for every die-hard Kiss fan.

Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group are proud to present this special anthology, featuring the first chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, and Gene Simmons House of Horrors, as well as the first chapter of the first-ever crossover between Zipper and Dominatrix, The Slave Trade.

There are far too many of us who are going through life afraid, sad, depressed, worried or feeling guilty about something we''ve said or done. There are too many of us who are dealing with daily conflicts or living in uncomfortable situations - both physically and emotionally. There are too many of us who are simply putting up with the ordeals of every-day life and are maybe wondering if things will ever change - if this is really "as good as it gets." If your life is giving you something less than you''d like, if you''re ready to make a few changes and improvements here and there, "Just Go For It!" can be one more step toward a truly enjoyable life - and will offer at least a few smiles along the way. "Just Go For It" is a collection of original articles by Gene Simmons and originally published on his web site - NuPathz.com

Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group Presents Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade, collecting the three exciting chapters in one volume. Zipper and Dominatrix, two creations straight out of the mind of Gene Simmons, get wrapped in a world of sex slaves and conspiracy. Can the alien and the T&A agent work together long enough to save innocent lives?

Is it possible that we all "have it made" - and just don''t know it? Is it possible that we''ve been over-focusing on the "information" dispensed over the centuries by countless religious organizations? Is it possible that there is more to the story than we have been led to believe? "A Short Spiritual Journey" - a collection of articles by Gene Simmons of Nupathz.com -is a LIGHTER LOOK AT THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF LIFE. It''s a new look at an ancient subject to help you better enjoy your journey through life!

Kiss gave people great rock ''n'' roll music with an awe-inspiring theatrical show. Each member had their own look and Simmons''s was The Demon. His life is extraordinary and his personality contradictory. This is Gene Simmons''s story.

O cenário musical dos anos 1970 foi marcado pelos homens maquiados e com roupas espalhafatosas. Quando levaram essas características ao extremo, Gene Simmons e Paul Stanley ficaram a um passo de criar o Kiss. Com maquiagem, roupas chamativase botas plataforma se transformaram em figuras paradoxais: cativantes e assustadoras ao mesmo tempo. Simmons virou Demon, e Stanley se tornou Starchild. Aos dois, juntaram-se Space Man (Ace Frehley) e Catman (Peter Criss). Com duas dezenas de discos lançados e 100 milhões de cópias vendidas, o Kiss é praticamente uma instituição do rock. Em mais de 40 anos de carreira, seu legado parece inesgotável, e sua legião de fãs, inacabável. Para explicar o Kiss, o jornalista Ken Sharp, com a colaboração de Stanley e Simmons, vasculhou o passado atrás de material exclusivo e histórias inéditas. E descobriu muito. Mais de 200 entrevistas depois, o resultado é Nothin'' To Lose, um relato íntimo e original sobre os passos iniciais da banda que conseguiu reinventar o rock. O livro narra, pela primeira vez e com detalhes notáveis, os anos de formação do Kiss, entre 1972 e 1975, culminando com seu primeiro grande sucesso, o lançamento do álbum Alive! e do hino Rock and Roll All Nite. Construído como um bate-papo, Nothin'' To Lose inclui entrevistas com Ace Frehley e Peter Criss, bem como com produtores, engenheiros de som, roadies, proprietários de clubes e outras figuras importantes do meio musical. Artistas contemporâneos do Kiss também nos brindam com seus relatos: Alice Cooper, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Noddy Holder (Slade), entre outros.