{"product_id":"ozzy-at-75-the-unofficial-illustrated-history-hardcover","title":"Ozzy at 75: The Unofficial Illustrated History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Bukszpan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this unique and beautifully produced book, explore the outrageous history of the godfather of heavy metal through 75 career accomplishments and life events\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Black Sabbath, \"Crazy Train,\" one alleged unfortunate bat...Ozzy Osbourne is widely considered the founder of heavy metal, an artist whose outlandish off- and onstage antics and songcraft have spanned the entirety of the genre. In \u003ci\u003eOzzy at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran rock journalist Daniel Bukszpan \u003cb\u003ecelebrates and examines the \"Prince of Darkness\" through the lens of 75 milestones\u003c\/b\u003e. This exquisite volume features: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Slipcased hardcover format \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stunning concert and candid offstage photography \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gatefold Ozzy timeline \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gatefold commissioned artwork depicting Ozzy through the years \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey studio albums\u003c\/b\u003e are featured, of course, but Bukszpan delves deeper to reveal \u003cb\u003ethe events that helped chart the course of Ozzy's career: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key albums, both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ventures like Black Sabbath reunions, Ozzfest, and his autobiography \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Collaborations with guitarists like Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e His diagnosis of Parkinson's \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Collaborations with wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e ...and of course the mythic offstage misadventures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beginning with his cofounding of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne is regarded as one of the\u003cb\u003e most influential musicians and entertaining performers of the previous five decades\u003c\/b\u003e. Bukszpan's insightful and entertaining prose provides a unique presentation of Ozzy's career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlizzard of Ozz \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiary of a Madman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e to his mythic offstage misadventures, \u003cb\u003eand beyond\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The result is\u003cb\u003e a rollicking tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to one of the most admired stars in rock--in a milestone year.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Bukszpan\u003c\/b\u003e has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, CNBC, \u003ci\u003e Condé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of New Wave\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Brutal Legend\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWoodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eOzzy at 75\u003c\/i\u003e. He also contributed to \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC: High-Voltage Rock 'N' Roll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Iron Maiden: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMetallica: The Complete Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 11.26 x 9.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389982621874,"sku":"9780760377437","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/e92b6a5d2ef98034ac0d9347e6150ac2.webp?v=1777936870","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/ozzy-at-75-the-unofficial-illustrated-history-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}