<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Books ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/books Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:31:47 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Industry expert and YouTuber Adam Saunders launches new books to break down the barriers of music theory to make songwriting simple ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/books/adam-saunders-theory-for-rock-and-pop-musicians-volumes-1-and-2 oRGdf6UY8QnYYDkkRtJsTf Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:31:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He scoured the globe to find these guitars. I had given many away or sold them through the years, but he tracked them down”: A 1,000-page book showcasing Steve Vai’s iconic guitars has been announced – and it will be joined by a super-limited Ibanez JEM ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/steve-vai-wire-and-wood-guitar-collection-book ftzTsh9Hjqc8VGgZ2Dn3d9 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:52:21 +0000 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:05:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “There are so many layers of Jimi that we didn’t see portrayed before”: Jimi Hendrix as a cosmic traveler and rock-star? We go inside the making of Purple Haze – the graphic novel reimagining guitar’s greatest player ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/jimi-hendrix-purple-haze-graphic-novel JA7dedRT28GdGoWvoQRnPR Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:09:42 +0000 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:25:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Learn how to get gigs and make a living from your music with Solo Acoustic Musician – the ultimate resource for the performing musician ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/solo-acoustic-musician-book-series U8QL852QgynWUnUSn3st26 Wed, 01 May 2024 09:26:26 +0000 Wed, 01 May 2024 09:26:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Johnny Marr’s new book documents the guitars he’s loved, lost and given away, including Nile Rodgers’ Strat, Bert Jansch’s acoustic and a Les Paul used by Ed O’Brien ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/johnny-marr-book-marrs-guitars 4j65eiJaMaB9VNjQ4piBYW Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:55:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ New book explores guitar journalist's friendship with Eddie Van Halen ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eddie-van-halen-tonechaser-book MomtgwQ4oXJkVeCQCovQeN Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:30:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Bob Dylan knows my name?” Joe Satriani responds to alleged slight in the rock icon’s new book ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/joe-satriani-bob-dylan-book DAyj4mCKRfgxK76sVvbGtd Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:06:22 +0000 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:49:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kim Thayil, Steve Vai and Wolf Marshall discuss legendary six-strings in these exclusive extracts from Greg Prato's Iconic Guitar Gear ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/iconic-guitar-gear-greg-prato-book Lbr5tkbMX5MWcrn8zxRxnC Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:28:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:31:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hendrix: Electric Requiem is a graphic novel that charts the life of the guitar icon ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/jimi-hendrix-electric-requiem oyAEyS6BYzW3dkTgQvU4KJ Mon, 09 May 2022 15:59:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Expansive Bill Frisell biography, Beautiful Dreamer, announced ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/bill-frisell-beautiful-dreamer 4YNXJTyxTzm87Nf3wwwZLf Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:43:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Melissa Etheridge unveils exclusive, custom-designed Epiphone DR-100 acoustic in conjunction with new, guitar-centric graphic novel ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/melissa-etheridge-signed-epiphone-graphic-novel dorTR8g92CnEkzWy7RN9VP Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:53:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chibson USA launches official website, releases activity book inspired by its social media ad campaigns ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/chibson-usa-website-activity-book XCdHqUD9kUEfbPqd2EmwN3 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new 1,100-page ‘Guitar Solo’ is “the most comprehensive book on guitar that has ever been written" ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/the-new-1100-page-guitar-solo-is-the-most-comprehensive-book-on-guitar-that-has-ever-been-written pzqjQfQPs7csbyFUXigd2c Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:02:29 +0000 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:10:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Legendary music photographer Ross Halfin has announced a huge new Ritchie Blackmore book, limited to just 400 copies ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ritchie-blackmore-ross-halfin-book EdksCrt6Trdi6M9pMhr727 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:33:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Third issue of Joe Satriani’s sci-fi-themed comic book epic, Crystal Planet, open to orders now ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/joe-satriani-crystal-planet-issue-three V7EJiBsowTnu3VEiZmcCze Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:02:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ First full-length Eddie Van Halen biography, Eruption, announced ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eddie-van-halen-biography-eruption WLD6pQMa6h6zHoEMnhNYZj Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:17:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Randy Rhoads book celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/randy-rhoads-by-ross-halfin-book bgpCQHhGPzcujUDGGcRehA Tue, 11 May 2021 16:34:38 +0000 Tue, 11 May 2021 16:37:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Peter Green book The Albatross Man to feature rare photos and memorabilia, newly recorded music from David Gilmour and Kirk Hammett ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/new-peter-green-book-the-albatross-man-to-feature-rare-photos-and-memorabilia-newly-recorded-music-from-david-gilmour-and-kirk-hammett sQoUoNjbre8RvSaLDB8BgB Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:10:03 +0000 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A guitarist spent 22 years learning to play King Crimson’s Fracture, and wrote a book about it ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/a-guitarist-spent-22-years-learning-to-play-king-crimsons-fracture-and-wrote-a-book-about-it MW3DBgoDotEmn7MwtjVNzh Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:40:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dave Grohl has written a book, entitled The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dave-grohl-has-written-a-book-entitled-the-storyteller-tales-of-life-and-music Y6qkLH9tRRNT9gCnxrBFd9 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ This children's book plays Megadeth's Holy Wars riff ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/this-childrens-book-plays-megadeths-holy-wars-riff wLsPekHUYWpWTM4GygiS9b Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Luxurious new Eddie Van Halen photo book – with guitar-shaped slipcase – celebrates the life of the late guitar hero ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/luxurious-new-eddie-van-halen-photo-book-with-guitar-shaped-slipcase-celebrates-the-life-of-the-late-guitar-hero sRAJssVWdtSj7RaBhWjGDJ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:40:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Andy Summers is releasing a book of short stories, all of which “feature the guitar in a rather interesting way” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/andy-summers-is-releasing-a-book-of-short-stories-all-of-which-feature-the-guitar-in-a-rather-interesting-way ekwB8XGdLFvU82v6m6BvHE Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:16:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Joe Satriani to release his own sci-fi-themed comic book, Crystal Planet ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/joe-satriani-to-release-his-own-sci-fi-themed-comic-book-crystal-planet AzwBQNPBBSzWLx2mm7ekAP Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:26:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Martin Schmidt walks us through the Surf Guitar Book, a deep dive into the scene's tones, techniques and greatest players ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/martin-schmidt-walks-us-through-the-surf-guitar-book-a-deep-dive-into-the-scenes-tones-techniques-and-greatest-players JucFAhnfxJHVYzLnRE7Qrg Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:10:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tom Morello announces deluxe photo book, Whatever It Takes ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/tom-morello-announces-deluxe-photo-book-whatever-it-takes Z8cjbRrir5bZKE5nVo8SEb Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:25:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get a comprehensive look at Frank Zappa's guitars, amps, effects and more in a new book, Zappa Gear ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/get-a-comprehensive-look-at-frank-zappas-guitars-amps-effects-and-more-in-a-new-book-zappa-gear u3VVuioDSZU99kDvR6xKrM Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:30:06 +0000 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:27:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ See Rare and Unreleased AC/DC Photos From New Book ‘Big Balls’ ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/see-rare-and-unreleased-acdc-photos-from-new-book-big-balls VEboaEMeDJgSGNRMXcqArh Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:58:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hal Leonard Releases 'Rick Nielsen's Cheap Licks' Book and Video Instructional Package ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/hal-leonard-releases-rick-nielsens-cheap-licks-book-and-video-instructional-package FCydRfUFwJSq8mCAsHk7ee Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:58:29 +0000 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:06:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Photo Book ‘Into the Light’ Features B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Slash and More ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/new-photo-book-into-the-light-features-bb-king-eric-clapton-slash-and-more HQZEpL5t89Ho3pmGNRKbX4 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:22:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steve Vai Unveils First-Ever Music Theory Book, ‘Vaideology: Basic Music Theory for Guitar Players’ ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/steve-vai-unveils-first-ever-music-theory-book-vaideology-basic-music-theory-for-guitar-players 5VUfCRFYh4mRuZ3zzZAhQR Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:30:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stevie Ray Vaughan Biography, 'Texas Flood,' Announced ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stevie-ray-vaughan-biography-texas-flood-announced yjBXpeiqNs7S5tURoLTDnn Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:04:58 +0000 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:05:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ken “K.K.” Downing Discusses His New Autobiography, ‘Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest’ ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ken-kk-downing-discusses-his-new-autobiography-heavy-duty-days-and-nights-in-judas-priest LRn84yLSX45mTewsUEf5TN Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:43:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Former Whitesnake Guitarist Bernie Marsden Unveils Book on His Extensive Six-String Collection ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/former-whitesnake-guitarist-bernie-marsden-unveils-book-on-his-extensive-six-string-collection mTx9Q5mVrydDfVRDmUygS Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:50:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch a Teaser Video for Led Zeppelin’s Upcoming 50th Anniversary Photo Book ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/watch-a-teaser-video-for-led-zeppelins-upcoming-50th-anniversary-photo-book JXWeYmRKH2CaCEcRiYZhde Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:10:17 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:03:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Book Sheds More Light on Leo Fender, 'The Quiet Giant' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/new-book-sheds-light-on-leo-fender-the-quiet-giant X24rSEFg3Lq9YrvRQxLrxY Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:36:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Book Explores HowMarshall, Hiwatt and Vox Amps Changed the Sound of Music ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/new-book-marshall-hiwatt-vox-british-amps-changed-sound-music zRxrMJdKLf4eTSa2CXbY2H Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:13:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Beatles Announce 50th Anniversary 'Yellow Submarine' Comic Book ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/beatles-announce-50th-anniversary-yellow-submarine-comic-book gPFJqvd3dxM7epZK9W7T23 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Read Earthquaker Devices New 'Octo Skull' Comic Book Now ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/read-earthquaker-devices-new-octo-skull-comic-book-now XwmD8HDhSGw4Vay8CAdzqK Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:07:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Slayer and Dark Horse Comics Team Up for Comic Book Series ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/dark-horse-comics-and-slayer-team-repentless-comic-book-series KgB4YUBx2exuFLQSC2RRJ7 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:29:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scorpions in the Seventies: New Book Dissects a 'German Metal Machine' [Excerpt] ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/scorpions-seventies-new-book-dissects-german-metal-machine-excerpt DToc5AD327LFva3J8ye8uE Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:45:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book: 60 Years of White Falcons, 6120s, Jets, Gents and More ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/gretsch-electric-guitar-book-60-years-white-falcons-6120s-jets-gents-and-more oHqPDm8HRQszHHzPzSm9AV Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:45:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Backbeat Books Releases 'The Taylor Guitar Book: 40 Years of Great American Flattops' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/backbeat-books-releases-taylor-guitar-book-40-years-great-american-flattops JfkHWaCTLLAFDFiHz4wGcg Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:58:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The PRS Electric Guitar Book' Provides Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Electrics ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/prs-electric-guitar-book-provides-complete-history-paul-reed-smith-electrics MQu2vVE9NvEvEugVA8knMV Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:05:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Book: Learn Radiohead's Top Tunes with Note-for-Note Transcriptions ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/new-book-learn-radioheads-top-tunes-note-note-transcriptions CKjSYNrZKBy3Gh9kEQmGSU Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:03:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Book/CD: Step-by-Step Breakdown of Jeff Beck's Guitar Styles and Techniques ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/new-bookcd-step-step-breakdown-jeff-becks-guitar-styles-and-techniques XqouFRcAJR8MxJRCjMvKjR Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:07:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guitar World Book Sale: 'How to Hot Rod Your Fender Amp' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/guitar-world-book-sale-how-hot-rod-your-fender-amp X9tLa2sTk5Ufc2hth63stj Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:17:32 +0000 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:39:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Guitar World Book Collects Best "Dear Guitar Hero" Interviews in One Volume ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/new-guitar-world-book-collects-best-dear-guitar-hero-interviews-one-volume Bd8yY4pxdCTHmvZs6W7q63 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:57:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Book for Guitar Fans: 'Guitar Aficionado — The Collections: The Most Famous, Rare, and Valuable Guitars in the World' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/new-book-guitar-fans-guitar-aficionado-collections-most-famous-rare-and-valuable SNVLies4hBLJBGNyYnAe2V Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:15:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Andy Babiuk Announces 'Beatles Gear: The Ultimate Edition' Book ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/andy-babiuk-announces-beatles-gear-ultimate-edition rNiMvkwR6KKPYmxRWXZgtg Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:22:30 +0000