Produced in close collaboration with the band, this remarkable volume captures The Rolling Stones’ legendary history and effortlessly cool lifestyle across more than 500 pages. Featuring an extraordinary collection of photographs and illustrations, many of which are previously unseen, this book draws on archives from around the world to create a truly comprehensive visual record. With unprecedented access to the band’s own archives in New York and London, it also offers a more intimate, behind-the-scenes perspective. For Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood, this stands as their definitive official photographic record. Across its 500+ pages are exceptional images from many of the world’s most celebrated photographers, including David Bailey, Peter Beard, Cecil Beaton, Bob Bonis, Anton Corbijn, Annie Leibovitz, Gered Mankowitz, Helmut Newton, Norman Parkinson, Bent Rej and Ethan Russell. The book is introduced with a foreword by Bill Clinton and further enriched by new essays from award-winning writers David Dalton, Waldemar Januszczak and Luc Sante. A detailed appendix completes the volume, including a comprehensive timeline, full discography, media history and biographies of the photographers, making this not only a stunning visual archive but an essential reference work for any collector or fan. Released as part of Taschen’s SUMO series in 2014, the book is housed in a clamshell box which bears the band’s iconic logo. This copy is an Artist’s Proof numbered AP 203 and hand signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood. The book comes with the original packaging. The condition is near mint. The first item is charged at the normal rate. Our Grading System Explained. Mint = As new. Near Mint = Almost like new with one or two very minor flaws. Excellent = Minor wear yet looks attractive and is perfectly usable. Very Good = Some wear and tear but overall presentable and usable. Good = Apparent wear and tear but with obvious deterioration of the condition. Poor = Extremely worn. A plus or minus after the grading indicates that the condition is marginally higher or lower than the stated grade.
