KISS: 1977-1980

Description

KISS is an American arena-rock group that formed in the early 1970s in New York City and is most recognisable by their face paint and dramatic outfits. With makeup and costumes, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley created characters and origin stories similar to comic book characters: the Starchild, the Demon, the Space Ace, and the Catman. KISS rose to meteoric prominence with their extravagant live performances, featuring fire-breathing, blood spitting, guitars bursting into flames, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnic showpieces. Published in conjunction with the band, KISS is the definitive chronicle of one of the most popular and enduring rock bands at the height of their popularity, showcasing the band performing in arenas and behind the scenes offstage in both unguarded candids and glamour portraits. The book contains a wealth of never-before-seen and previously unpublished photographs and new interviews with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, all bound into an artful, insider s view of the band. Goldsmith s photographs perfectly capture the bombast, sexiness, and spectacle of KISS, and KISS is the ultimate gift for fans. Review: Awesome! Great full color pics on every single page ... - Awesome! Great full color pics on every single page and many centerfolds. Any fan who grew up with this will be taken back immediately. What a great band. The book itself is well made, padded hard cover, and thick stock pages. The photos are unbelievable!! Linda is a master of her craft. So many never before seen photos and a few candids also. Very impressed especially at this price. Would have 3x that for this. Review: Great book - Amazing photos and very well presented and priced