Iron Maiden

Album by Album

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Pub Date 16 Oct 2018 | Archive Date 9 Jan 2019

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Description

Required reading for any metalhead, Iron Maiden is a compendium of in-depth, entertaining, and profusely illustrated conversations about all sixteen of the legendary metal band’s studio albums.

This new book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the Iron Maiden’s studio discography through a series of in-depth, frank, and entertaining conversations about all sixteen of the legendary heavy metal band’s studio albums. Inside, the author gathers together metal journalists, authors, and musicians, who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release.

Together, the conversations comprise a unique historical overview of the band, covering everything from early albums with original lead singer Paul Di’Anno; the songwriting of founder and bassist Steve Harris; the impeccable talents of drummer Nicko McBrain and guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Janick Gers; mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs; fights within the band; and much more. Even their iconic mascot Eddie is sure to make an appearance or two!

Popoff also includes loads of sidebars that provide complete track listings, details on album personnel, and information on where and when the albums were recorded. Every page is illustrated with thoughtfully curated performance and offstage photography, as well as rare memorabilia.
Required reading for any metalhead, Iron Maiden is a compendium of in-depth, entertaining, and profusely illustrated conversations about all sixteen of the legendary metal band’s studio albums.

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Key Selling Points: Iron Maiden is still hugely successful throughout the world – arguably as big as they have ever been – with a very loyal fanbase Iron Maiden's 16 studio albums have sold over 90 million units, more than Van Halen, Motley Crue, R.E.M., Neil Young, and Tom Petty—all successful book subjects with various publishers. The Final Frontier, the band's most successful album to date, debuted at No. 1 in 30 countries, including the UK, Brazil, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, and Spain. The 2008–2009 Somewhere Back in Time tour was seen by over 2 million people worldwide (equaling Bruce Springsteen's top tour ever). The author is well-respected in rock & metal circles and his audience continues to grow with every book  Key Campaign Activity Build awareness, drive pre-orders and sales post-pub date via early announcements and giveaways at metal and hard rock websites and blogs, as well as social media Pursue a premiere book prior to pub date at influential metal website Short and long lead publicity campaign pub date, targeting all hard rock and metal blogs, websites and publications Book giveaways will be offered through QPG blogs, Goodreads, rock/metal blogs, social media events, and supporting blogs Feature in ongoing B2B campaigns targeting music retailers.  Consumer: Quarto Knows social media campaigns Video trailer Facebook advertising with promoted posts; potential advertising at select metal websites and email campaign Quarto Knows B2C email campaign Giveaways at Goodreads, select rock and hard rock sites  Publicity/Media: Primary print magazines/outlets, hard rock & metal coverage: Revolver, Music Connection, Loudwire, Magnet, Decibel, Billboard, Counter Punch, Death & Taxes, FMQB, Goldmine, Maximum Rock n’ Roll, Premier Guitar, Guitar World, Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, Guitar Aficionado Pursue author interviews, coverage, giveaways at metal and hard rock podcasts Rock/Metal/Music websites and blogs: Blabbermouth.net, Revolver, All Music Books, Aquarium Drunkard, Invisible Oranges, KNAC.com, Loudwire, Metal AF, Metal Life, Metal Insider, Music Junkie Press, Noise Creep, Pop & Hiss, Pop Matters, Reverb, Roadkill, Rocker Magazine, Something Else!, The Recoup Pursue author interviews and giveaways at other metal and hard rock podcasts: Metal Injection, Talking Metal, The Jasta Show, The Classic Metal Show, Full Metal Jackie, That’s Not Metal, Radioactive Metal Podcast Top dailies and alternative major-market weeklies – gift guide submissions – music sections: USA Today, Miami Herald, NY Times, NY Post, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Detroit Free-Press, Boston Globe, The Guardian, LA Weekly, Sacramento Bee, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Montreal Gazette, Wall Street Journal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune Trade Review: Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, Bookish, Shelf Awareness, Kirkus, BookTrib

Key Selling Points: Iron Maiden is still hugely successful throughout the world – arguably as big as they have ever been – with a very loyal fanbase Iron Maiden's 16 studio albums have sold over 90...


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ISBN 9780760360873
PRICE US$35.00 (USD)
PAGES 256

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Feel this is a must for every Maiden fan, new and old. Hats off to Popoff for taking a fresh approach to a well trodden path. Thought some of the insights were interesting and overall thoroughly enjoyed it.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC for a honest review.

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Una vera miniera di informazioni su una della band che ho amato di più, e sulle sue canzoni: spesso sottovalutate per il genere, sono sempre state una raffinata fusione di spunti letterari e storici, distillati in testi ricchissimi.
E' stato bello scoprire dettagli che non conoscevo, ha reso ancora più ricca la mia esperienza.

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I love Iron Maiden. This was a tribute to the Iron Maiden's discography. I loved reading their albums back stories and details. There were a lot of interviews with different artists who loves Iron Maiden. That book was definitely a collection book. Thank you for granted my wish.

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This was such an interesting exploration of Maiden as a band and as a individuals. Im a casual fan and generally know the earlier albums and songs but this taught me so much about the band that i never knew before. I finished this and just wanted to start listening to the albums in order from earliest to most recent. I feel like each time i listen to a Maiden album now, it will be with a new understanding.

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I was recently given the opportunity to read and review these three music books. The books are essentially the same, with different artists as the topics. The books cover three bands, album by album. But when I say bands, I’m talking of the some of the biggest bands the music industry has known – Queen, Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden. As I’ve read all three books, I’ll review them on one review post, as what I’ve got to say applies really to all of them!

I asked to request these books as I love music, and Queen is one of my favourite all time bands! I thought the idea of going through these artists discography track by track, album by album was really original and it really appealed to me. The author has also drafted in some more rock gods and influences to talk about their memories of each band - I particularly liked Dee Snider’s memories of the early Queen concerts! – so you weren’t just getting the author’s viewpoint but the opinions of people who knew them and played with them!

The covers of each book are fabulously eye-catching and really draw you to the books. The books are also packed full of band photos and visual memorabilia, which is enough to keep any die-hard fan happy for hours! I thoroughly enjoyed each and every book, and whilst I didn’t really know any of the Iron Maiden tracks and only some of the Led Zeppelin ones, I loved reading all about them! After I finished each book, I wanted to go and raid my husband’s CD collection just to hear what I’d been reading about!

These books would definitely make a worthy addition to any Queen, Led Zeppelin or Iron Maiden fan’s bookcase! Would highly recommend!

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This was a good read, My husband is a big Iron Maiden fan and he enjoyed it also. I would recommend this.

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Iron Maiden: Album by Album:

RAWK!

I had the great pleasure of recieving a review copy of an amazing Iron Maiden discog table book. 245 pages, 16 albums spanning 1980-2015

The goal is simple, sixteen albums reviewed and deconstructed in order of release with straight conversation by fans and peers on both epic and bombed albums.

Martin Popoff collected his personal musings regarding one of the die hard New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) plus 15 esteemed guests from Maiden Coverbands to Maiden Band members.

Released in October 2018, this book was PACKED with photography, singles cover art, ticket stubs and back story that I have not seen elsewhere.

Participants included (among others):
Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill)
Marty Friedman (at minimum, Megadeth)
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden)
Nita Strauss (musician)
Chris Jericho (wrestler)
Matt Heafy (Trivium)
Kirsten Rosenberg (musician)
Ahmet Zappa (musician)

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Let's begin with that I grew up with Maiden.
The band is older than me, obviously as I was born back in 96 and the band already had a album by 82. But it doesn't take that while I wasn't born, my dad and godfather were, and they were the biggest inspiration on the musical side, and still are.

I travelled while listening to Metallica, Maiden. Roots Bloody Roots was a constant that I loved even when I wasn't understanding anything.

So I can say with all gusto, this book rules. I love reading this kind of book where I get to learn about bands even more. I grew up listening, cried when my dad and godfather went to watch a show in another city and didn't take me, watched Rock in Rio live on television because seriously, it's expensive and I don't have the money. But even so, I don't know much about the past of it all. I listen to them, know the newish news, but the past? Not much. So a book like "Iron Maiden - album by Album" instantly called my attention, and when I read it, stuck to me until I was on the end of it. And of course, while the on going Maiden playing on the background, following the album and music list the books was talking about.

It's totally a book for those who like to learn a bit more about the band, that like Iron Maiden or is just curious about them and their discography!
Well written, easy to follow. I really loved it and recommend!

Thanks Martin Popoff, Quarto Publishing Group – Voyageur Press,Voyageur Press and Netgalley for this chance of reading the book in exchange of a honest review!

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A must-read for Iron Maiden fans!

Iron Maiden is my all-time favourite band, so I could not miss this opportunity. It is not a biography, but literally an overlook of every song of every album the band ever made, apart from the live ones. Fans, new and old, will love it, although I don’t think it might be of much interest of people who don’t know the band or the songs. But for a fan, it is invaluable!

The presentation is clear, it’s easy to find anything you’re looking for, and there’s an extensive bibliography at the end along with an index. The book is very easy to read, it’s not pompous nor does it talk down to the reader. The editing is flawless, and it is worth it if only for the dozens of glorious pictures – both in colour and black and white. I found the narrative most interesting when it came to lesser known discs, and the albums that were not the biggest crowd pleasers. If you are an Iron Maiden fan, you will definitely want this book!

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