{"product_id":"guns-n-roses-at-40-hardcover","title":"Guns N' Roses at 40 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate four exhilarating and rebellious decades of Guns N' Roses with this lushly illustrated journey through the band's biggest moments. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormed on Los Angeles' famed Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N' Roses worked their way up from the club scene in less than three years to become a best-selling recording act and a top tour draw. Along the way, there was no shortage of controversy to accompany the accolades. In \u003ci\u003eGuns N' Roses at 40\u003c\/i\u003e, prolific rock biographer Martin Popoff curates 40 key touchstones in GN'R's career, charting their formation and early history, key concert appearances, groundbreaking releases, notable collaborations, business challenges, personal difficulties, band quarrels, and more. This beautifully produced tribute features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardcover format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning photography, both on and off the stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImages of band memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGatefold Guns N' Roses timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete studio discography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff covers it all: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA history of the band's scruffy early days on Hollywood's Sunset Strip club scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgrounds of founding members Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, and Steven Adler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRundowns of the key studio albums and the processes behind them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyses of the infamous incidents and controversies that seemed to follow the band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe departures (and sometimes the returns) of key members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-person interviews with bassists Duff McKagan and Tommy Stinson \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e In examining 40 key pivot points in GN'R's now-forty-year history, \u003ci\u003eGuns N' Roses at 40\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise documentary-like view of the band that as much as any other helped drive a spike through the heart of hair metal. Combine this unique perspective with a gorgeous package and you have an indispensable addition to the collection of every fan.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Working out of Toronto, Canada, \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLed Zeppelin: Song by Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Groove\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector\u003c\/i\u003e, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries \u003ci\u003eRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas\u003c\/i\u003e for Banger Films. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.82 x 9.49 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44805358846054,"sku":"9780760393994","price":48.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/IJKGWf6Z_Y9780760393994.webp?v=1771430019","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/guns-n-roses-at-40-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}