SAGA DE XAM (1967) RARE, FIRST EDITION
SAGA DE XAM is a French comic masterpiece written by Jean Rollin & Illustrated by Nicolas Devil, and published by Eric Losfeld. It is one of the rarest examples of psychedelic comic art from 1967. We cam across it for the first time about five years ago in a bookshop in France - they only took cash, we only had credit cards, so all we could do was look in awe and hope that at some point we would be able to find one. Well, now we have, a beautiful 1967 hardback first edition on heavy weight paper in its original dustcover. As you would expect with a book over forty years old, there are signs of wear on the dustcover, and the writing on the spine of the dustcover has faded, but inside it is magnificent. The quality and variety of the graphics will blow you away. Click on the link below to see a page of spreads. And while it may be stating the bleeding obvious, it is in French

Nicolas Devil - nice surname by the way - was one of France’s first erotic comic book artists. His illustrations were originally drawn on large format paper and then reduced and accompanied by captions and dialogue written in microscopic characters. Eric Losfeld was a French publisher who had a reputation for publishing controversial material with his publishing imprint Šditions Le Terrain Vague. He published the well known Barbarella science fiction comic book created by Jean-Claude Forest.

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Born To Run: The Unseen Photos, Limited Edition version (2006, Insight editions)
The regular version of this book is still available for £29.95+pp, but the limited edition sold out very quickly. In total there were 1,350 numbered limited edition hardcover books, signed personally by Eric Meola, housed in a black clamshell case along with 12 x 12 inch print titled Elvis, a shot of Bruce with the Elvis button pinned to his jacket., produced specifically for this edition, also hand-signed by Meola and suitable for framing. The print is enclosed in an album-sized reproduction of the rare Born to Run "script cover, used by Columbia Records as the advance preview version of the album.

WE HAVE ONE ULTRA SPECIAL VERSION OF THE LIMITED EDITION, SIGNED BY ERIC MEOLA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND CLARENCE CLEMONS.

WE DON'T REALLY EVER WANT TO SELL IT - STUPID OFFERS ONLY PLEASE

EXILE (2001, Genesis Publications) Regular version in slipcase
Photographs of The Rolling Stones by Dominique Tarlé

In 1971 the Stone's avoided the extortionate rates of tax in the UK by fleeing to France. During the summer of 1971 celebrated French rock photographer, Dominique TarlÈ was granted a six month long pass inside Villa Nellcote and collected a large series of photographs of the Stones as they created, recorded, relaxed and partied throughout the summer. This extraordinary collection of images ranks amongst the finest and most revealing ever taken of The Rolling Stones or of any rock band.

2,000 copies were made - 1,740 regular versions, and 260 deluxe. This is the regular version, signed by Dominique Tarle, quarter bound in leather and housed in a beautiful slipcase.

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PSYCHEDELIC RENEGADES (2002, Genesis Publications) DELUXE EDITION
Photographs of Syd Barrett by Mick Rock

Mick Rock and Syd Barrett had become close friends in the mid sixties and even shared a flat at one point. Throughout this friendship Mick took a variety of photographs of Syd in and around Syd's London flat and a further session at Syd's family home in Cambridge. The book contains a wealth of famous images taken of Syd as well as never before published photographs which span across the period 1969-71. Mick Rock also provides text,text contains a highly exclusive interview with Syd for Rolling Stone magazine in 1971 which just so happened to be his very last interview.

950 were issued - 320 deluxe versions like this one, bound in full leather and signed by Syd Barrett, and 630 regular versions.

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24 NIGHTS (Genesis Publications) DELUXE EDITION
A collaboration between Eric Clapton, Peter Blake, Derek Taylor and Genesis Publications commemorating Eric Clapton's record 24-night performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 1991.

The scrapbook has been created by Peter Blake, and is made up of a collection of pencil sketches, charcoal drawings and montages showing Eric and the band during rehearsals and performances. There’s also a collection of memorabilia from the concert tour including back stage passes, hotel room lists, polaroid photographs, seating plans, set lists, laminates and sheet music, many of which are pasted in by hand.

Alongside the scrapbook is a commentary book by Derek Taylor who writes about his time on the road with Clapton and his band.

24 nights also includes a 2 CD set of live recordings from these performances with additional tracks not available anywhere else. You’ll also find additional facsimile memorabilia including Eric's guitar picks, a backstage laminate pass, button badge and guitar string to complete the set.

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PLAYBACK (2003, Genesis Publications) DELUXE EDITION
An Illustrated Memoir. The autobiography of George Martin.

Playback is made up of a 50,000-word text by this world celebrated music producer on his unparalleled career. The text is accompanied by illustrations and a wealth of rare and unpublished photographs and documents from George Martin's private collection, accompanied by a wide selection of rare images by leading photographers.

A CD was produced solely for this limited edition box set, featuring tracks especially recorded as well as other rare and unreleased recordings and is also included with this book.

The whole book-and-CD set is housed in a custom-designed solander box. Every copy is personally autographed by George Martin.

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POSTCARDS FROM THE BOYS
(2003, Genesis Publications) DELUXE EDITION
By Ringo Starr

This limited edition features the reproduction of 53 postcards sent by George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney to Ringo. Complete with the occasional drawing, this collection depicts both the spontaneous wit and art of The Beatles. The messages provide us with an insight into the unique bond which existed between the members of the Fab Four. The reproduced cards and drawings are presented with a revealing and humorous text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments of his life.

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SUMMER OF LOVE
(2006, Genesis Publications) DELUXE EDITION
The making of Sergeant Pepper. A book written and signed by George Martin

In this book, George Martin gives a detailed account of the recording of each song on Sgt. Pepper as well as its forebears and offspring - 'Strawberry Fields' and 'Penny Lane' to 'All You Need is Love' and Magical Mystery Tour. SUMMER OF LOVE includes approximately 130 images and illustrations that have been sourced from archives, agencies and collections the world over. Many of the photographs have been coloured and illustrated to become original pieces of psychedelic art in themselves. This deluxe set is bound in candy pink leather with Peter Blake’s portrait of George Martin inset on the front, and comes with a t-shirt (not worn!) with the same artwork, and a signed by and white photograph of the Beatles in the recording studio by Frank Hermann ( not shown). All housed in a green Summer of Love outer box.

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I ME MINE (1980, Genesis Publications)
by George Harrison

This volume, produced by George Harrison, contains 83 of George’s song lyrics printed with the story behind each one in his own words. The limited edition consisted of 2,000 copies, each one signed by George. Different coloured leathers were used, and this volume is bound in full brown leather and housed in a brown slipcase. The edition sold out very soon after publication. An extremely desireable book signed by George Harrison.

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FIFTY YEARS ADRIFT (1983, Genesis Publications)
by Derek Taylor and George Harrison

Nicknamed “The Big Leather Job" or "The Fat Book", Derek Taylor's vibrant autobiography, packed with celebrated reproductions of memorabilia from his early days as a journalist, to his position as Beatles’ press officer. Written by Derek Taylor and edited and annotated by George Harrison, it is a lasting testament to the genius, wit and insight of two great men. The text was ultimately edited from the 400,000 words to approximately 250,000 words, while the beautiful engraving-type illustrations throughout were mainly created by Roy Williams. The Afterword was written by the late, great Harry Nilsson. The inside fly pages are hand signed by both Derek Taylor and George Harrison. This edition comes complete with a handsome slipcase. There is a small tear on the label on the slipcase.

2,000 copies were issued. This 544 page book has never been published in any other format.

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I-CONTACT (1998, Genesis Publications) Regular Edition
by Gered Mankowitz

I-Contact reproduced Gered Mankowitz's entire black and white Rolling Stones archive was reproduced as 12" x 16" contact sheets.

950 copies were spiral bound in heavy screen printed boards with specially produced linen tester magnifying glass, housed in a solander box. Copies numbered 1 to 100 were Deluxe copies spiral bound with full leather boards and supplied with an additional signed print. We are offering one of the 850 regular versions.

This 208-page art volume is printed on 200gsm matt art paper with red acetate title page and bound in rich black cloth, silk-screened in silver. The book is spiral bound and housed in a solandar box depicting a two-tone silver montage of the Stones. All copies in the edition are signed by Gered Mankowitz.The format is A3 landscape (trimmed page size: 300mm x 420mm). A specially silk-screened linen tester magnifying glass, for close-up viewing of the contact sheets is provided in a special pocket.

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MCCARTNEY: YESTERDAY AND TODAY (Genesis Publications)
by Ray Coleman

“The late Ray Coleman's study of one man and one song.“

Written with the co-operation of Paul McCartney, this is the dramatic story of one of the most recorded songs in history. 750 copies were made, full bound with padded vinyl boards, photographic print, all edges silver, housed in a marbled slipcase. 191pp, with photographic illustrations, Signed by the author.

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EARLY DYLAN (2000, Genesis Publications)
Photographs of Bob Dylan by Barry Feinstein, Daniel Kramer & Jim Marshall

Early Dylan which features a collection of remarkable black-and-white photographs and recollections of three of the finest photographers of the Sixties, capturing Bob Dylan between 1963 and 1966. 250 copies were produced. Each copy of the limited edition was hand-bound in full black leather, with images of Bob Dylan blocked in white foil on the front and back boards, and the book title blocked in white on the spine. It is housed in a stylish slipcase covered in black buckram silkscreened in white.

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TOTA - Tour Of The Americas (2005, Genesis Publications)
'STARSHIP' DELUXE EDITION
by Christopher Simon Sykes

Christopher joined the tour at the Stones' invitation to document the entire tour. While traveling with the band he also kept a diary and a collection of memorabilia, including backstage passes and even hotel room keys. Thirty years later he produced this handmade book and a boxed set for the band?s fans.

DELUXE 'STARSHIP' BOXED SETS WITH BOOK BOUND IN FULL LEATHER NUMBERED 1 TO 350.

Sets numbered 1 to 350 were designated as Deluxe 'Starship' copies. These feature the book hand bound in rich black leather. The eagle tour emblem faithfully reproduced as a multi-threaded woven cloth badge is inset into the front cover. And, a first for Genesis, the page edges are colourfully silkscreened helping to make this one of the most stunning bindings ever produced by our craftsmen. As with the 'Commander' sets, all copies are autographed by Christopher Simon Sykes and by Peter Rudge and include the replica room keys and backstage passes.

In addition, and exclusive to the 'Starship' copies, you'll find in the inside box pocket a limited edition print of Mick Jagger signed by Christopher Simon Sykes. You'll also discover the facsimile reproduction of the 'Starship' 12-page booklet, which described the special features of the Boeing 707-22 aircraft commissioned for the tour.

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