Bob Marley: Songs of Freedom

by Adrian Boot

Celebrating the anniversary of the late charismatic performer's fiftieth birthday, the story of Marley's life is accompanied by more than four hundred photographs, illustrations, and graphics, as well as facsimiles of his musical lyrics. 25,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.

Genres: Music

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[David Cupples · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is in a coffee-style format to take advantage of lots of great photos but it is much more than a coffee-table book. It is put together by noted, competent figures in reggae journalism (Boot and Salewicz, and "Executive Editor" Rita Marley) and qualifies as a legitimate biographical account of the life of Bob Marley. No, not a definitive biography - that doesn't exist - but it is filled with interesting material from start to finish. It is a welcome addition to the field, much different in style, tone and substance than Tim White's Catch A Fire and in some ways more accessible, or I should say, makes Bob more accessible.

Compared to another coffee-style book, Lee Jaffe's One Love, the photos are about equally good (both constitute outstanding photographic portfolios of Bob and the people and places around him) but the text here is far more satisfying.

Review by the author of Stir It Up: The CIA Targets Jamaica, Bob Marley and the Progressive Manley Government, a novel.

[Sis Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the detailed biography by Timothy White, this book is probably the second-best book about Bob Marley (Berhan Selassie). It is well done and an excellent book to own for anyone who loves and reveres Bob.

[Geoffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tremendous!! I've read this numerous times. It is utterly enthralling, often bringing chills to the skin.
Bob & the Wailers are incredible!

[Kevin Walery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning pictures and great insight into Bob’s life. I cannot get enough on Bob Marley. There isn’t enough out there but Boot and Salewicz deliver!!

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

From other books I already have been learning a lot of Bob Marley. This is more a big coffee table book which I love and it had over 500 great photographs I have never seen.