Detroit Rocks! A Pictorial History of Motor City Rock and Roll 1965 to 1975 (signed)
“The counterculture energy crackles off the pages of this full-color picture book, a project by two of Detroit rock’s enduring figures — photographer Leni Sinclair and illustrator Gary Grimshaw.
Packed with rare and iconic images of hometown rockers and visiting kindred spirits, the book captures that bright, noisy burst circa 1966-1972, when rock grit, R&B spirit and political heat fused into a distinctive Detroit brew.” — The Detroit Free Press, December 15, 2013
This copy is one of the rare limited “publisher’s” edition of hand-numbered hardcovers limited to 500 copies. These were pre-sold in advance by solicitation before the trade paperback publication. Mint copy in decorative hardcovers. Copies of this edition are scarce! Signed by Gary Grimshaw and Leni Sinclair.
Spectacularly reminiscent of a time past. The book contains photos, letters, and posters depicting the dawning of social awareness. It was a time of hard partying and loud music, but an oddly innocent era. The book brings it all back to the forefront and gives credit to the people and music that paved the way. The book was designed completely by Gary Grimshaw, a major poster artist of the psychedelic era and was one of his last major projects before his death. Leni Sinclair who wrote the text and did the photography was there through it all, and her writing is a brilliant recollection and testament to the art and culture of the times. The surprise ending will blow your mind!
$ 600.00
