Superstar Guitars

Slipcase Edition

Eleanor Jane

$115

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Welbeck
10 September 2024

Music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Mechanical musical instruments; Electronic musical instruments; Antiques & collectables: scientific & musical instruments

A collection that has to be seen to be believed, Superstar Guitars is an up-close and personal look at dozens of the most famous guitars in the history of music.

Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, tracking down the six-strings that were used and loved by some of the greatest musicians ever known to create their most celebrated music. The Stratocaster on which Bob Dylan 'went electric'. The Mustang Kurt Cobain played in the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. Keith Richard's Exile on Main St. Les Paul Burst, and many more besides.

Housed in a stunning package including a hardback slipcase, detailed photography explores every inch of these special, one-of-a-kind instruments, accompanied by fascinating text telling the story and explaining the feel of these unique guitars.

Guitars featured include:

Kurt Cobain - 1969 Fender Mustang

Bob Dylan - 1964 Fender Stratocaster

George Harrison - 1964 Gibson SG Standard

Prince - Yellow Cloud

Kirk Hammett - 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

David Gilmour - Fender Stratocaster

Eric Clapton - 1939 Martin 000-42

Jeff Buckley - 1983 Fender Telecaster

Jerry Garcia - Doug Irwin

Keith Richards - 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

John Frusciante - 1962 Fender Stratocaster

Thurston Moore - Pre-CBS Fender Jazzmaster

Jack White - 1964 Valco Airline

Matt Bellamy - Mansun DeLorean

Any many more.

By: Eleanor Jane
Imprint: Welbeck
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 325mm, Width: 250mm,
ISBN: 9781802798395
ISBN 10: 1802798390
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 10 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Eleanor Jane is a writer and photographer in the music industry. She specialises in photographing artist portraits and high-end vintage and culturally significant guitars. Her work has been published in various books and magazines all over the world and she is particularly known for her detailed and atmospheric photographs of iconic guitars, shot in such a way as to evoke the spirit of the instrument.