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(Book). From its humble origins in the back of a small music store in London, Marshall Amplification has defined the sound of rock for generations of guitarists around the world. The History of Marshall: The First Fifty Years tells the story of Jim Marshall's remarkable life and documents the many innovations of Marshall amplifiers, from the famous "stack" to the most current offerings. The book features: * Hundreds of color photographs throughout, including rare amplifiers and previously unpublished historical documents * Reprints of vintage catalogs and marketing materials from Marshall and its related brands, including Park and CMI * Extensive appraisal and history of the Celestion speaker * History of the Marshall factory locations and the pictorial "factory tour" The book is also: * Predominantly full color (similar books are typically sometimes exclusively black and white) and includes more historical material than any previous publication * The first publication to bring the history of the company and its products up to date The History of Marshall: The First Fifty Years is the definitive account of this fascinating company known as "The Sound of Rock." It's absolutely essential reading for musicians, technicians, and collectors alike.

MICHAEL DOYLE is the author of three other books: The Sound of Rock: A History of Marshall Valve Guitar Amplifiers; The History of Marshall; The Illustrated Story of "The Sound of Rock"; and The Art of the Amplifier. He lives in the Los Angeles area. NICK BOWCOTT was the founder, lead guitarist, and riff writer for the '80s heavy metal band Grim Reaper. He has since gone on to become an associate editor of Guitar World magazine and has published several guitar method books and two tutorial DVDs. He is also the Global Manager of Marketing and AR for Marshall Amplification. He lives in Glendale, Arizona.