Books published by Wymer Publishing

By 1982 Rainbow were not only in a good position commercially, but at a strong peak musically with Straight Between The Eyes. Laura Shenton offers an in-depth perspective on how it came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Rainbow's legacy today.

Aside from the 140,000-word narrative, this is a stunningly visual book adorned with countless photos, many of them previously unpublished along with vintage gig and album reviews, contemporary quotes from band members and rare advertisements, preserving the detailed history.

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Adam Ant's first solo number 1 single 'Goody two Shoes', Mark N. Redmayne's unofficial biography draws upon painstaking research and interviews with ex Ants and key personnel to document how Adam rose from the ashes of Punk to become the first pop star of the 1980s. This is both his and our story.

Laura Shenton offers an in-depth perspective on The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars from a range of angles including how the album came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Bowie's legacy today.

Why were the Stones so successful in the States? Why was the band so drawn towards American blues music? What was their relationship with the burgeoning American counter-culture? What really happened at Altamont, and why? This hugely detailed tome addresses those questions and more, making this a unique addition to the Rolling Stones' bibliography.

Although aimed at young teenagers these facts will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and quirky facts about your favourite team. Augmented with a selection of sketches that depict some of the stories within.

A photographic celebration from the psychedelic, avant-garde sixties to the present day. Over 100 glorious images through the decades. Many previously unpublished photos including a sequence from the Animals tour, digitally restored for this publication and shots of all band members during the 2000s including Syd Barrett!

This visual documentary of Zappa's last tour is built around the photos of official Zappa photographer Sergio `Milo' Albonico whose photos were used on the 1988 tour programme and the Guitar album. With words from Andrew Greenaway, additional photos and memorabilia and presented in a custom-made presentation box with a set of prints.

Arguably one of the most divisive albums in Deep Purple's history. But with four fifths of the classic MKII line-up at the helm and a desire to recapture the live feeling in the studio, that had been a hallmark of their seventies' albums, was it really the worst Deep Purple album as some fans claim?

The previous two albums had been met with a mixed critical reception. Minstrel In The Gallery is the product of a band who kept going and weren't afraid to explore - abundant in innovative musical ideas and insightful lyrics. This is an in-depth perspective on how it was received at the time and what it means in terms of Tull's legacy today.

Sandwiched between In Rock and Machine Head, it is hardly surprising that Deep Purple's 1971 album, Fireball, is so often overlooked in comparison. Yet, it is an essential album - both in terms of how it documents Deep Purple's progression as a band and in terms of what it offers overall musically.

Although aimed at young teenagers these facts will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and quirky facts about your favourite team. Augmented with a selection of sketches that depict some of the stories within.

Includes extensive commentary from Popoff's many chats with those who were there, including Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, Ripper Owens and Richie Faulkner, along with producers Tom Allom, Chris Tsangarides and Roy Z. The most in-depth examination of Judas Priest's late '80s to present-day output ever attempted.

When Kate Bush shot to fame in 1978, her public image was of a sweet young woman who sang about Cathy out on the windy moors. Charming, inoffensive and not challenging. With The Dreaming released in 1982, all of that changed. It is an album that some critics loved to hate - and that's why it matters.

This biographical work spans Duran Duran's career from their beginning in 1978 until the present day and chronicles all the highs and lows of this hard-working and still hugely popular band.

Released in 1978, This Year's Model was Elvis Costello's second album and his first with The Attractions. Abundant in clever songwriting that often-made bold observational statements (even about the music industry itself!), This Year's Model grabbed the attention of both UK and US audiences.

In many ways, Pictures At An Exhibition is ELP's underdog - so much so that there was uncertainty surrounding whether or not it was going to be released at all! And yet, despite the band's uncertainties, it is now vital - both in terms of ELP's history and in the wider sense of how it bridged a gap between rock and classical music.

Loads of fresh interview content, all the facts and dates and even some of the hot disputes in this critical examination with new reflections on the NWOBHM and some of the detrimental things that came after for many bands, the heroes of our story included.

Tony Stratton Smith formed The Famous Charisma Label & set about spinning the record business on its head. An independent label like no other, it's fair to say that without Strat's total belief & unwavering long-term support there would be no Genesis. A long line of artists owe Tony a similar debt of gratitude, from Monty Python to Malcolm McLaren.

Kate Bush's debut propelled her to fame & a phenomenal career. With the iconic 'Wuthering Heights', the young Kate captured people's imagination with her original songwriting style & of course, her unique voice. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Kate Bush's legacy today.

Stormbringer was a pivotal album. Blending a range of styles across heavy rock, funk and soul, it is a very unique Deep Purple album and there is a lot to be said about the story behind it. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Deep Purple's legacy today.

A single song LP, unusual even by so-called prog rock standards at the time. Even though Ian Anderson joked that it was intended as "a bit of a spoof", it's remembered as a masterpiece nearly 50 years on. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Jethro Tull's legacy today.

Crammed full of live and off stage shots of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer from their days with The Nice, King Crimson, Arthur Brown's Crazy World and Atomic Rooster, through the ELP years, as well as documenting their solo work and other outside projects. Topped and tailed with 15,000 words by musicologist and author Laura Shenton.

Although aimed at young teenagers these facts will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and quirky facts about your favourite team. Augmented with a selection of sketches by the artist Becky Welton that depicts some of the stories within.

Although aimed at young teenagers these facts will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and quirky facts about your favourite team. Augmented with a selection of sketches by the artist Becky Welton that depicts some of the stories within.