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First Edition. Hardback. 4to. 300 pages, 1700 images. 225 by 300 mms. Deluxe Limited 432/500 Genesis Publications Limited. Signed by Elton John and Rob Roth; limited edition of 500, of which this is #432 In deluxe 'apple core leather ' bound hardback with Illustrated traycase / clamshell box, silver page edges and foil blocking. 'As a fellow collector, I understand the thrill of the hunt for new treasures. Rob has assembled a deep and diverse collection of classic rock graphics, now the largest in the world.' - Sir Elton John. It chronicles the art of 12 titans of rock: Alice Cooper, Bad Company, David Bowie, Elton John, Journey, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band and The Who Rock collectables, ephemera and rarities. From original tour programs to backstage passes, concert tickets, t-shirts, posters, and record sleeves, ROCK VISIONS documents the graphic legacy imprinted on modern culture by the biggest names in rock - an astounding showcase of over 1,700 rare, vintage treasures. Rob Roth's classic rock graphics collection - the largest of its kind in the world - features the work of leading photographers such as David Bailey, Brian Duffy, Robert Frank, Mick Rock, and Terry O'Neill; celebrated artists and illustrators such as Alan Aldridge, Peter Blake, Shepard Fairey, Gerald Scarfe, and Andy Warhol; and revolutionary graphic designers such as Aubrey Powell, John Pasche, and Storm Thorgerson. The covers showcase a vibrant montage screen-printed in red, black, and metallic silver inks. Inside, a ribbon bookmark is included, along with a replica of an Elton John fan club membership card. Deluxe copiesÉ Deluxe copies are housed in a handcrafted archival case that contains an array of rare items specially reproduced from Roth's collection. Each Deluxe copy contains exact facsimiles of the following memorabilia: Passes: Two laminate tour passes for David Bowie's US Tour 4 (the Diamond Dogs Tour, 1974) and Elton John's iconic 1975 Dodger Stadium performances; Badges: Three promotional button badges celebrating The Who's album The Who By Numbers (1975), Pink Floyd's Animals (1977), and Queen's Japan Tour of 1979; Paper Bag: A sickness bag promoting Alice Cooper's 1974 feature film Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper; and Tickets: Three concert tickets: two for Madison Square Garden for shows by KISS and Bad Company, and a third for one of Led Zeppelin's performances in Osaka during their final tour of Japan in 1972. In addition, the ROCK VISIONS Deluxe boxed set is completed with two pieces of authentic tour memorabilia: Elton John: a fabric sticker pass from one of his famous shows or residencies; The Rolling Stones: a sticker tour pass from their 2019 No Filter Tour. Fine in oruginal printed packing box.
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