Sterling Speciality Catalog

Garth Brooks
The Illustrated Story
by Andrew Vaughan
Garth Brooks is not just the most successful male
country-recording artist ever; he’s one of the
bestselling artists of all time. Although he “retired”
in 2001, he has since returned to the limelight,
staging the biggest comeback since Sinatra. Here
is the first fully illustrated celebration of his life
and his career in all its glory. 208 pp, 9 x 12, Hard
ISBN: 9781454917434 Rights: WENG
$27.95 ($31.95 CAN) NoveMBer
The Beach Boys
America’s Band
by Johnny Morgan
The Beach Boys pioneered the popular “Surf
Sound,” selling more records than any other
American band. And 2016 marks the 50th
anniversary of their groundbreaking album
Pet Sounds and the song "Good Vibrations."
This book offers the first illustrated, in-depth
examination of the group’s story, with an
emphasis on these two masterpieces and
what followed. 256 pp, 9 x 12, Hard
ISBN: 9781454917090 Rights: WENG
$29.95 ($33.95 CAN) oCToBer
vinyl
This sumptuous volume celebrates vinyl's
fascinating history and triumphant rebirth. From
weighty 78s to feisty 45s, from eccentric EPs to
legendary LPs, this visual feast brings vinyl off
the shelves and out of the crates to showcase the
artistry that goes into making records. Hard
ISBN: 9781454917816 Rights: US/Can
$24.95 ($27.95 CAN) oCToBer
record Store Days
From Vinyl to Digital and Back Again
by Gary Calamar and Phil Gallo, foreword by
Peter Buck of R.E.M.
Two record store veterans take a long, loving look
back at the retail refuges that enthralled at least
three generations of music lovers. This lively and
nostalgic anthology includes photographs and
reminiscences from musicians, music industry
executives, former record store clerks, and, of
course, avid fans. 256 pp, 8 x 8, Paper with flaps
ISBN: 9781402794551 Rights: W
$14.95 ($17.95 CAN)
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PoP CultuRe: Music
Madonna
Ambition. Music. Style.
by Caroline Sullivan
Madonna is the most popular female recording
artist ever, and a boundary-pushing artist
who constantly reinvents herself. Published to
celebrate the 30th anniversary of Like a Virgin,
this authoritative book examines all of her studio
albums, placing them in cultural context and
charting the music’s influence. Features iconic
and rare photographs. 256 pp, 9⅝ x 11⅛, Hard
ISBN: 9781780975634 Rights: US/Can
$34.95 ($38.95 CAN) AUGUST
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The Beatles in America Poster Book
by Mark Hayward
When the Beatles came to America, they sparked
a revolution . . . and nothing was ever the same
again. This unique collection of 20 frameable
posters captures the lives and careers of the Fab
Four in the US, starting with the moment they
stepped off the plane in NYC for the first time.
48 pp, 11 x 14, Paper with flaps
ISBN: 9781454909859 Rights: W
$14.95 ($15.95 CAN)
The Beatles in 100 objects
by Brian Southall
From pre-Beatlemania instruments and outfits
to the official announcement of the band’s split,
and beyond: here are 100 of the most famous or
influential objects associated with the Fab Four.
Authoritative commentary accompanies the photographs
of each item, revealing its significance
in the Beatles’ history. 256 pp, 7¼ x 9⁵⁄₁₆, Hard
ISBN: 9781454909866 Rights: US Only
$19.95
Springsteen
Album by Album
by Ryan White
With in-depth studies of his 17 studio albums,
Springsteen is the definitive book on “The Boss.”
Renowned for his passionate songwriting, galvanizing
live shows, and political activism, Bruce
Springsteen stands astride the rock ‘n’ roll stage
like a colossus. Richly photographed, Springsteen
features brilliant writing by one of America’s top
music critics. 288 pp, 9¾ x 11½, Hard
ISBN: 9781454912804 Rights: US/Can/Philippines
$27.95 ($31.95 CAN)
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