108 Rock Star Guitars

by Lisa S. Johnson, Les Paul

The rich saturation of color in Lisa Johnson's ground-breaking photographic vision documents not only some of culture's most important rock star guitars, but also recounts how the instrument itself has become the essential symbol of rock. Her bold use of unusually low depth-of-field photography visually caresses the instrument in the way a skillful musician might - zeroing in on subtle gradations in a guitar's patina or hugging the curves of another's silhouette. Johnson accompanies her images with text cultivated from interviews with the proud guitar owners, revealing the personality of the musician who plays the instrument while her images revere the instrument itself. Johnson provides up-close inspection of guitars, including those of Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, Rick Nielsen, Brian Setzer, Chrissie Hynde, Ace Frehley, Carlos Santana, Jack White and many others. Here, the guitar is made exotic, sensuous, and evocative - it transforms from an instrument into an artwork.
 
Includes padded-leatherette hardcover book, 16-page booklet describing inspiration behind project, and black guitar pick printed with one of three holographic foil designs.

Genres: Music

396 pages, Hardcover

First published September 16, 2013

Reviews

[Jon Barwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re a lover of historic guitars OR just a lover of amazing stories, photography, etc., THIS IS THE LAST STOP for anyone searching for the perfect “encyclopedia of famous guitars” (don’t go for that bogus Les Paul Forum marketing BS or The Burst Book - get the real deal from someone who’s met face to face with these guitar owners and got their own personal stories!). Would go great as a gift! This book is beautifully illustrated and is filled with macro shots sparing NO detail! Absolutely beautiful images and the forward by Les Paul himself is enough to make me purchase this book. Lisa is the sweetest individual and her company shows the most generosity and customer service over ANY company I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with.

11/10 (this one goes to ELEVEN!!)