Marshall: The Book of Loud

by Nick Harper

Since 1962, Marshall amps have been favored by just about every iconic artist and band in music history - from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to Iron Maiden and Nirvana.

The book collects together thousands of facts, figures, and pieces of musical interest on artists across the rock spectrum, from global icons such as The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who to the cutting-edge acts that are lighting up the international scene today.

Thoroughly researched, attractively packaged, stylishly designed, and illustrated throughout, it is the ultimate accessory for the music-minded from one of the biggest names in music.

Contents
- The loudest bands of all time
- the records banned from the radio
- Know the the essential punk rock vocabulary
- Notable rock star tattoos
- Longest guitar solos
- The best riders in guitar history
- ... and much more!

Genres: Nonfiction, Music

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 4, 2016

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

For anyone interested in rock music, Marshall amps are iconic. I thought this book was a history of Marshall, but it is rather a miscellany of facts and music trivia, linked by the iconic Marshall amp. There are facts about Jim Marshall and a brief (very brief) history of the company. However, many of the facts are just about music generally – for example, there is a list of all the Beatles number one records, but, in the early years certainly, the Beatles always used Vox amplifiers. Or there is the ‘Anatomy of a drum kit’ or actors in rock groups…

As such, this seems a bit of a missed opportunity. It is more of a stocking filler that rock fans might like to dip into, rather than a history of Marshall amps – which, frankly, I think would have been far more interesting than this list of guitars or where you can find statues of famous singers. This really is just a book of trivia and much of it seems to have no link at all to Marshall. So, overall, this is vaguely enjoyable – but the title is certainly mis-leading.

[Oel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Must for a 90s Kid!

One of my best reads this year! Lots of fun trivia and loaded with cool pics. A 90s kid should read it.

[Kirsty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Acceptable
2.5

[Book Grocer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Purchase Marshall here for just $10!


WARNING: This book is not about Marshall amps but an entertaining read, filled with music trivia and interesting facts. A fun book.

Alicia, The Book Grocer

[Mitch Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I make Big noise big distortion big loud" says big Marshall
"Woah that's crazy I want to play big noise big distortion big loud" says every aspiring rockstar

It's like he could see into the future, and all other makes of guitar amp are now technically reserved for homosexuals.. Thank you Jim Marshall you big gay bastard

[Scott Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little fun read of fun facts and music trivia. th esort of thing you can pick up and put down...if you have a shelf in ht etoilet for books, this should be on there!

[Slow Culture Magazine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Agreeable literature at the beginning, rapidly turned to horrendous marketing fiasco around the third quarter of the book.

[Justin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a lot of info about Marshall. Mostly rock and trivia facts pertaining to musicians who carried the Marshall brand throughout rock history.

[Kayleigh Farey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of fun facts and trivia from instruments to beards, and from tattoos to rock stars, this The Book of Loud covers so many things you probably never knew about the rocking world in one entertaining and easy to read book. I love being able to just flick through and read random pages every so often - every single one contains some interesting fact or list!

This book is an essential for every fan of good music. Rock music.

[Sid Nuncius · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Book Of Loud wasn't what I expected at all, but I quite like it for what it is.

I thought this would be an illustrated history of Marshall amps in Rock, which I would still be very interested in if anyone wants to write it. Instead it's a pick-up-and dabble book with loads of utterly random stuff, often presented in several boxes to a page, like A Week of Rock, with seven rock songs each featuring a different day in the title, or the various hairstyles used by rockers over the years, or just a list of random trivia, like which silly pseudonym is used by Ozzy Osbourne when he checks into a hotel.

There are very few photos, but a lot of line drawings which are of variable interest. The whole thing is decently presented and amusing enough, without being in any way profound. I can recommend it as a light read to dip into for a few minutes at a time.

[Nuno · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of quirky and funny information on rock artists, but then I started to find it a little strange that the same artists were showing up very often (Weezer?!?) and so realised how a book with "Marshall" in the name would influence its content... This doesn't impact all of the book, but a significant portion. It's a fun read, especially around other people as you'll find yourself asking "Did you know...?" more than once. But the fact that you're getting a one-sided view of rock trivia made me a bit unhappy.

[Gabrielle V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brilliant light read you can pick up and put down.
It has interesting facts and some funny mentions! Very nicely put together, in a mixture which makes you relax and learn something new without realising it!

It's not a serious book/guide/tech bible. And it doesn't argue to be one so give it a break and a chance if you want to laugh AND be THAT person with the fun facts that nobody else knew!

[Gabriela · Rating 4 out of 5]

mi au placut paginile unde erau desenati toti emolaii👍🏻