Ozzy at 75
The Unofficial Illustrated History
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With this unique and beautifully produced book, explore the outrageous history of the godfather of heavy metal through 75 career accomplishments and life events.
Black Sabbath, "Crazy Train," one alleged unfortunate bat...Ozzy Osbourne is widely considered the founder of heavy metal, an artist whose outlandish off- and onstage antics and songcraft have spanned the entirety of the genre. In Ozzy at 75, veteran rock journalist Daniel Bukszpan celebrates and examines the "Prince of Darkness" through the lens of 75 milestones. This exquisite volume features:
- Slipcased hardcover format
- Stunning concert and candid offstage photography
- Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more
- Gatefold Ozzy timeline
- Gatefold commissioned artwork depicting Ozzy through the years
About this Author
Daniel Bukszpan has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as Fortune, CNBC, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal, The Encyclopedia of New Wave, The Art of Brutal Legend, Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music, Ozzy at 75, and Rush at 50. Dan also contributed to the Quarto titles AC/DC: High-Voltage Rock 'N' Roll, Iron Maiden: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of the Beast, Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History, and Rush: The Illustrated History.
Reviews
"OZZY@75 is well done at every level I couldn't help but love this book, despite an overarching of familiarity with the source material...there are several Ozzy books on the market and this is one of the best!"--Metal-Rules.com
"...so fun...Daniel has a really fun, dry sense of humor and that permeates throughout this book...when talking about someone like Ozzy, a good sense of humor is neccessary to put him accross."--The Hustle Podcast
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