Bruce Springsteen
An Illustrated Biography
by Meredith Ochs
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Pub Date 21 Nov 2023 | Archive Date 24 Oct 2023
Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books | Chartwell Books
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Description
Through story and images, Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography chronicles the life of The Boss—one of America’s favorite rock stars and one of the biggest-selling artists in history. Since 1968, Springsteen’s monolithic music career spans more than half a century and has included dozens of tours, awards, and 21 Grammys.
In-depth chapters track Springsteen through his childhood in Freehold, New Jersey, the formation of the E Street Band, the breakout album Born to Run and mega-hit Born in the U.S.A., all the way to his smash hit, Springsteen on Broadway. Incredibly, as he continues to pack arenas and inspire generations of loyal fans, Springsteen’s stage presence, star power, and musicianship are as strong as ever.
Included are 10 removable reproductions of memorabilia, including:
- Springsteen’s draft card showing his 4F status
- 1965 concert poster for Springsteen’s first band, The Castiles
- Concert poster for Springsteen’s band Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom
- Concert ad for a Steel Mill concert
- 1975 contact sheet of photos to promote Born to Run
- 1974 postcard to promote Springsteen’s appearance at Armadillo World Headquarters
- 1976 print of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons onstage
- 1975 concert poster for the E Street Band at the Paramount Theater
- 1987 cover of Rolling Stone
- 1985 concert promo sticker
The memorabilia, coupled with 115 images of Springsteen, both on and off stage, in this illustrated biography shows what words can’t always tell, to give you a full and intimate look at the musician’s life.
This luxurious, large-format volume is the ultimate collector’s item for any fan of The Boss.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780785843757 |
| PRICE | US$29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 184 |
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Featured Reviews
Kelly P, Reviewer
Great book about The Boss! I would love to gift this to my son and another one for my husband. They are huge Springsteen fans. Ochs has gathered great stories, details, and photos of this talented man. The book was beautiful. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
Sharon P, Reviewer
Bruce Springsteen has done it all! The phots and memorabilia are amazing! Any true fan will be amazed by this book!
June P, Reviewer
Although never an intense fan, one who simply has to know every detail and lyric, I do consider myself a fan. Heck, according to my family tree's research, Bruce Springsteen is probably a distant cousin, so I've most definitely paid attention. Hey, he's "The Boss" after all.
Thus, while I was already familiar with much of the story, the author still managed to share both information and photos that I'd never seen. In other words, don't think you know it all. And, the photos, both new and old, are worth spending some time with to get a visual impression of his growth. You'll also be reminded of why so many of his early songs seem to focus on the idea of escape. That said, while his personal life is touched on, the focus remains on him as a man and this music.
I'm not even going to try to share a summary of his story, that's what this book is for, but will say that it's an excellent look into his life. I had an early digital copy and don't know whether it'll be updated to include the last few years or not, however. Nor did I have access to the extras mentioned in the blurb, so this is a review of the text alone and why I have dinged it .5, meaningless in the grand scheme. The tone is respectful and it's obvious the author is a fan. It never becomes gushy, however. Just matter-of-fact, straight-forward, just like the man himself. No gossip, in other words. People in his life are quoted at appropriate times, including his now wife. The photos are tasteful yet show his growth and associations with others in his life.
Bottom line, this is an excellent intro or follow-up read on Bruce Springsteen the man and his music. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 4.5/5 Thanks #NetGalley and ##QuartoPublishingGroup - #ChartwellBooks for allowing me early access. It's easy to envision this one being a treasured bit of memorabilia in people's lives or a perfect gift for a fellow fan.
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