U2 Revolution

by Mat Snow

They've frequently been described as the biggest band in the world. The Joshua Tree alone has sold more than fifteen million copies worldwide. They hold the record for the most Grammy wins by a rock act. And their 360 tour, which started in 2009, attracted more than seven million fans and is one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. U2 has revolutionized the definition of rock band by staying true to its beliefs and passions, through meteoric success, public controversy, and an astounding forty-year working relationship.

Now for the first time, get the complete photographic history of one of the world's most influential and legendary rock bands. Mat Snow's U2: Revolution is lushly illustrated with over two hundred photos and two gatefold timelines exploring the band's incredible history. Starting with their roots in Dublin where the four teenaged friends first started playing together in Larry Mullen's kitchen, Snow follows the band through their debut album, Boy, their chart-topping albums of the 1980s, their record-breaking tours and global activism of the 1990s, and their reflective reconnection with core fans in the twenty-first century.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Biography Memoir

252 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read, and I quite enjoy the cover art and all the pictures included. Would I say it’s the best book about U2 out there? No, probably not. The flow of it, and the author’s syntax did not exactly gel with me at times, and the book should have been a little more thoroughly proofread. Also, the text on the black pages should have been a different color; I could barely read it at times unless I put a flashlight on it. That being said, I did learn some things I didn’t know which is always fun.

[Nehi Stauffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was excellent...up until the end of the Pop chapter. U2 after Pop is boring.

[Amy the book-bat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book from a GoodReads giveaway.

This book did a fantastic job of blending the history of what was going on in the world with the history of the band and biographical information on each band member. I loved seeing the photos and memorabilia and reading the behind-the-scenes stuff about some of my favorite songs and albums. It has definitely been a journey of discovery for U2 and their fans. I think I am going to go play some of their music now...