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Jimi Hendrix: An Illustrated Experience
Jimi An Illustrated Experience
The electric, bodacious, extraordinary life of Jimi Hendrix as told through
text, rare photographs, removable documents, reproductions of memorabilia,
and a 70-minute audio CD.
Jimi An Illustrated Experience illuminates the life of the musical icon who pioneered a new generation in rock and roll with his explosive electric style. With exclusive access to the private family archives, co-authors Janie Hendrix and John McDermott tell the vibrant and unique story of Jimi's life, from his formative years in hardscrabble Seattle through his short-lived days in the eye of a fanatic and dedicated public, to the aftermath of his sudden death and the wake of his legacy. An indispensable addition to any music lover's library, the book is a truly interactive experience, featuring reproductions of drawings from Jimi's childhood, his rare handwritten song lyrics, and never-before-seen archival photographs. In addition to 30 interactive features, the book includes a 70-minute audio CD with interviews and commercially unreleased recordings of live concert music and a Record Plant jam session. While listening to Jimi work out musical riffs, while holding pieces of the ephemera that chronicle his life, you will experience Jimi Hendrix the way you were meant in full color.
The electric, bodacious, extraordinary life of Jimi Hendrix as told through
text, rare photographs, removable documents, reproductions of memorabilia,
and a 70-minute audio CD.
Jimi An Illustrated Experience illuminates the life of the musical icon who pioneered a new generation in rock and roll with his explosive electric style. With exclusive access to the private family archives, co-authors Janie Hendrix and John McDermott tell the vibrant and unique story of Jimi's life, from his formative years in hardscrabble Seattle through his short-lived days in the eye of a fanatic and dedicated public, to the aftermath of his sudden death and the wake of his legacy. An indispensable addition to any music lover's library, the book is a truly interactive experience, featuring reproductions of drawings from Jimi's childhood, his rare handwritten song lyrics, and never-before-seen archival photographs. In addition to 30 interactive features, the book includes a 70-minute audio CD with interviews and commercially unreleased recordings of live concert music and a Record Plant jam session. While listening to Jimi work out musical riffs, while holding pieces of the ephemera that chronicle his life, you will experience Jimi Hendrix the way you were meant in full color.
- GenresMusicBiographyNonfiction
64 pages, Hardcover
First published September 3, 2007
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October 25, 2020
Perfect coffee table book for the hardcore Hendrix fan!
April 13, 2012
A coffee table book with a very cool format: interspersed throughout the text are pockets and envelopes filled with duplicates of everything from handwritten letters to Woodstock tickets. Even includes a CD of interviews, 3 live songs, and a 20 minute jam recorded during a studio session. Really good stuff if you like Jimi.
June 20, 2008
I love this book so much, you get a CD with some Jimi interviews and songs but more importantly you get a glimpse into Jimi's world. They have reproduced letters and drawings by Jimi, you almost feel like you have the original. Its a great book for his fans!!
February 3, 2013
A coffee table experience to say the least, yet each of its chapters seemed like a casual conversation recalling the events of Jimi's life. The interactive "experience" pieces often added good context to the occurrences of his life.
July 5, 2009
I got this from the library, and the copy I had did not have the interactive CD mentioned in the Goodreads description. But I'm crazy about Hendrix, so five stars.
August 6, 2011
I really liked this book. The letters and drawlings were a huge plus. Although it irritated me how it said Hendrix instead of Jimi.
May 29, 2012
For a man who was 27 at his death, he sure did alot more than living. His death a shame, his legacy a lesson. He could chew that guitar up, spit it out and still make it sound awesome!
June 7, 2013
A must have collectible for anyone who enjoys hendrix and the hippy era. Contains copies of personalized letters,drawings,woodstock passes,concert posters, lyrics sheets etc.
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