Books published by Outline Press Ltd

Beginning in 1970, with the transformative effects of the Kent State University shootings - which the band-members witness firsthand - and ending a decade later with Devo on the cusp of superstardom (with "Whip It"), this title traces the sounds and ideas that the group absorbed and in turn brought to prominence as unlikely rock stars.

An in-depth, insider s look at how Suede came back from the brink to create their most successful album, Coming Up.

Through two decades of conversations and correspondence, Frank & Co offers a unique insight into the life and work of the American musician and composer Frank Zappa.

Southern Man tells the story of Alan Walden, one of the most colourful and influential personalities to emerge from the history of R&B and Southern rock n roll.

To fans and critics alike, the years 1973 to 1980 the Bon Scott era were the most significant of AC/DC s five-decade career. This richly illustrated book documents all the key events of that frenetic time.

The definitive biography of one of the most intriguing bands of the late twentieth century, written with the participation of the group s key members.

An intimate portrait of life with one of rock n roll s greatest songwriters and characters from the unique perspective of his first wife.

A new perspective on the forgotten Beach Boy - the voice of 'God Only Knows', 'Good Vibrations', and more.

The first book about a much-loved and highly influential performer, songwriter, and producer.

Go-Go s bassist Kathy Valentine s story is a rollercoaster of sex, drugs, and music and the story of what it takes to find success and find yourself, even when it all comes crashing down.

The story of the UK s most revolutionary form of electronic dance music, drum & bass, charting its multicultural roots, resistance to a hostile establishment, and rise to global popularity.

Ginsburg, Gainsbourg, or Gainsbarre? Maestro, miscreant, or just misunderstood? Relax Baby Be Cool seeks to deconstruct the myth of France s finest musical export while marvelling at the magical music.

Memoirs of a music industry maverick, from growing up in the Middle East to managing Sting and The Police to launching the careers of Jools Holland and R.E.M. and beyond.

First published in 1995, "She Bop" was widely praised as a contemporary classic and a must for any serious muso's bookshelf. It became a key text on numerous university and college courses, and has had a major impact on writing about women in music. This third edition brings the story of "She Bop" into the 21st century.

So Much For The 30 Year Plan is the first ever book about Therapy?, one of rock s boldest and most idiosyncratic acts, written with the full co-operation of the band.

The first serious study of the Guided By Voices, one of the most important rock groups of the past thirty years.

Published to coincide with the release of the new documentary The War Is Never Over, this is the first ever in-depth study of Lydia Lunch s work.

A thorough analysis of KISS during the period 1983 1996, which saw the group ditch the makeup and successfully reestablish themselves onstage and on the charts, and reach a whole new audience via MTV.

Wilcopedia is an extensive, insightful, song-by-song guide to the music of Wilco, published to coincide with the acclaimed group s twenty-fifth anniversary in 2019.

Compiled from hundreds of interviews and years of in-depth research, Keep Music Evil tells the full, unexpurgated tale of the infamous psych-rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson offers an inside look at life in one of the biggest heavy-metal bands of all time.

Built around extensive interviews with members of the band plus dozens of friends and associates, King s X tells the complete story of one of the most acclaimed and admired hard-rock bands around.

A hilarious and well-crafted memoir of music and excess from the PR legend who accidentally invented Britpop.