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Neil Young: Long May You Run: The Illustrated History
Neil Young has been described as brilliant, cantankerous, enigmatic, and vexing. Regardless, his generation-spanning fan base and his profound musical influence cannot be denied. While a number of narrative titles have chronicled Neil Young in one manner or another, this is the first illustrated history to span his 41 studio albums, 6 live releases, and 40-plus years as a ...more
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
May 6th 2010
by MBI Publishing Company
(first published 2010)
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First things first: this book is a visual stunner. In terms of biography, it might disappoint some folks -- the info comes through in anecdote, scenes and images. It's not a straight start to finish narrative. The thing that I think sets it apart in awesomeness (yes, that's right, awesomeness) is the collection of graphics. There are ticket stubs, buttons, album covers, book covers, photos, matchboxes -- it's amazing. I loved this one.
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Casual fans and Neil Young fanatics alike will love this book. More of a scrapbook than biography, each page is filled with great photos, ticket stubs and jacket art from the decades of Neil's career. The text is generously sprinkled with quotes from previously published articles and interviews with Neil and his bandmates, family, and friends. The book covers his life from birth until 2010, with most of the focus on his music. There are sidebars into other things (Farm Aid, The Bridge School...more
This was a really great way to learn more about my favorite artist, when at first I knew nothing about him. It was very interesting, and I loved all of the photos and memorabilia! Keep on rockin, Neil!!
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