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Jimmy Page in The U.S. For Appearances and Events 

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GENESIS PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCES THE OCTOBER 2014 RELEASE OF JIMMY PAGE’S OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC

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CURATED AND CAPTIONED BY JIMMY PAGE, THIS IS THE FIRST EVER BOOK BY A MEMBER OF LED ZEPPELIN

  Jimmy Page is one of music’s greatest guitarists, innovators and legends. JIMMY PAGE is his official autobiography, a photographic essay he personally created to tell his story for the first time. Jimmy's own words, combined with his handpicked selection of over 600 photographs, make this book the definitive visual and historical record of a remarkable life. JIMMY PAGE will be available in all major bookstores from October 2014. 

I’ve been asked on a number of occasions to do a written book and I thought of the other side of the coin. I thought it would be unique to have an autobiography in photographs, charting my whole musical

journey. – JIMMY PAGE 

The chronicle of a life in music, by one of the world’s most iconic guitar players, JIMMY PAGE is testament to the author’s vision – a work he describes as a photographic autobiography. Jimmy has chosen every one of the 650 photographs, written the accompanying text, arranged the content into its narrative order and overseen the design of his book. 

It was important to include every milestone along the way, so people who were fans of the music have got a real testament of the times. – JIMMY PAGE

 In the form of captions, the intensely private Jimmy has narrated the story of his legendary career for the first time. Delving into his personal archives, Jimmy has revealed unseen photographs, memorabilia and every one of his passports, saved throughout his life. Jimmy’s passport stamps were used to verify all tour dates, making JIMMY PAGE an authoritative historical account.

The tour schedules, passport stamps, working visas and memorabilia really make up a complete picture, which just keeps unfolding as you turn each page of the book. – JIMMY PAGE

 In addition to Jimmy’s own photos, and those chosen from various sources including fans and magazines, his book showcases a collection of iconic portraits and rare images by over 70 of the greatest names in rock photography, including: Ross Halfin, Kate Simon, Gered Mankowitz, Dominique Tarlé, Pennie Smith and Jim Marshall. Jimmy chose one of his favourite portrait shots for the book cover: a 1977 passport photo, shot by Neal Preston on board Led Zeppelin’s private tour plane. There are many rare finds throughout, such as Led Zeppelin playing an impromptu gig in a nightclub in Jersey, or double-exposure shots of Jimmy and Brian Jones by Ian Stewart.

I wanted to make it as thorough as possible, so that meant trawling through all the thousands of files that photographers had taken, and pulling from my personal collection as well. There’s a photo of me

playing the guitar by the fire at Bron-Yr-Aur cottage. It’s the most complete document that there’s ever going to be because of the amount of time that I’ve put into every aspect. – JIMMY PAGE

 

Over two years in the making, this 512-page volume documents Page’s musical journey, from 13-year-old choirboy to Sixties session musician, through The Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin and beyond.  You see this young man growing, from when I’m a choirboy – and took my guitar along to see if I could

tune it up from the organ – right through to almost yesterday. – JIMMY PAGE Today, Led Zeppelin remain arguably one of the biggest rock bands of all time, with the demand for tickets to their recent 2007 reunion breaking world records and the hugely anticipated re-issues of their entire catalogue coming on Rhino Records later this year. (See Rhino Records press release below for more information.) Jimmy Page continues to make history. He has performed at events including ARMS, Live Aid and the Beijing Olympics closing ceremony; collaborated with artists including The Black Crowes, Leona Lewis, Shirley Bassey and the Foo Fighters; and received awards including an OBE, a Kennedy Center Honor and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On 10th May 2014 he will receive an honorary doctorate from the prestigious university of Berklee, joining previous honourees The Eagles, B.B. King, Steve Winwood, Dizzy Gillespie, George Martin and David Bowie. ‘JIMMY PAGE conveys in photographs what a typical written autobiography never could. The passion and energy of his life and career are crystal clear throughout.’ – Steve Gorman, The Black Crowes Originally conceived as a limited edition of only 2,500 copies worldwide, the first printing of JIMMY PAGE by Jimmy Page sold out within weeks of release. In the spring of 2010, it became the fastest-selling book in Genesis Publications’ 40-year history. Now Jimmy Page and Genesis Publications announce a more accessible and affordable printing of the book, to be released this October 2014. The perfect purchase for Led Zeppelin fans, guitar players and music lovers of any age, JIMMY PAGE is widely available in bookstores from October 2014.

I always like to do something different – if you’re inspired by an idea, really make something of that inspiration. That goes for music, as well as anything else – even putting a book together! To have a

photographic autobiography is a totally different way of looking at things, but it does the job very well and I think it will bring a lot of pleasure to people. – JIMMY PAGE

 ABOUT GENESIS PUBLICATIONS ‘As someone who’s always been interested in having a library themselves, I appreciate fine bookbinding and their whole ethic of what they do.’ – Jimmy Page Founded in 1974, Genesis Publications is a family-owned independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and bookbinding. Genesis creates signed limited edition books and prints for collectors in over 50 countries. Recent authors include musicians such as Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton and David Bowie; visual artists such as Shepard Fairey, Storm Thorgerson and Sir Peter Blake; and contributing writers such as Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. 

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MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC RELEASES FROM RHINO: 

 

LED ZEPPELIN 

Reissue Program Continues With Deluxe Editions Of   Led Zeppelin IV And Houses Of The Holy

Produced And Newly Remastered By Jimmy Page,Each With Previously Unreleased Companion Audio

 Multiple CD, Vinyl, And Digital Formats, Including Limited Edition Super Deluxe Boxed Set,

Available October 28 

 The Led Zeppelin reissue campaign got off to a remarkable start in June as deluxe editions of Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, and Led Zeppelin III debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The albums achieved similar international success with debuts near the top of the charts in more than a dozen territories, including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The band has now prepared the reissues of Led Zeppelin IV (the third best-selling album in U.S. history) and Houses Of The Holy. As with the previous deluxe editions, both albums have been newly remastered by guitarist and producer Jimmy Page and are accompanied by a second disc of companion audio comprised entirely of unreleased music related to that album. Led Zeppelin IV and Houses Of The Holy will each be available October 28 from Atlantic/Swan Song in the following formats: 

Single CD – Remastered album packaged in a gatefold card wallet. Deluxe Edition (2CD) – Remastered album, plus a second disc of unreleased companion audio. Single LP – Remastered album on 180-gram vinyl, packaged in a sleeve that replicates the LP’s

first pressing in exacting detail. Deluxe Edition Vinyl (2LP) – Remastered album and unreleased companion audio on 180-gram

vinyl. Digital Download – Remastered album and companion audio will both be available. Super Deluxe Boxed Set – This collection includes:   

       o Remastered album on CD in vinyl replica sleeve.       o Companion audio on CD in card wallet featuring new alternate cover art.       o Remastered album on 180-gram vinyl in a sleeve replicating first pressing.       o Companion audio on 180-gram vinyl in a sleeve with new alternate cover art.         o High-def audio download card of all content at 96kHz/24 bit.      o Hard bound, 80 page book filled with rare and previously unseen photos and memorabilia.       o High-quality print of the original album cover, the first 30,000 of which will be individually numbered.    The second round of reissues begins with one of the most artistically influential and commercially successful albums in the history of music, Led Zeppelin IV. Released in November 1971, the album—which is officially untitled—defined the sound of rock music for a generation with ubiquitous anthems such

as “Stairway To Heaven,” “Rock And Roll,” “Black Dog,” and “When The Levee Breaks.” The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, has been certified 23x platinum by the RIAA. The Led Zeppelin IV deluxe edition includes unreleased versions of every song heard on the original album including alternate mixes of “Misty Mountain Hop” and “Four Sticks,” mixes of “The Battle Of Evermore” and “Going To California” heavy with guitar and mandolin, and the fabled, alternate version “Stairway To Heaven,” mixed at the Sunset Sound Studio in Los Angeles which lets fans hear one of the most revered songs of all time as they have never heard it before. Led Zeppelin topped the charts again in 1973 with Houses Of The Holy, which features legendary tracks such as “The Song Remains The Same” and “No Quarter” while also showcasing the continuing evolution of the band’s signature sound with the reggae-tinged “D’yer Mak’er” and the funk jam “The Crunge.” The album has been certified diamond by the RIAA for sales of over 11 million copies. The seven unreleased tracks on the companion audio disc include rough and working mixes for “The Ocean” and “Dancing Days” that reveal a deeper look inside the recording sessions of these classic songs. Other standout recordings include the guitar mix backing track for “Over The Hills And Far Away” and a version of “The Rain Song” without piano. In 1968, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant formed Led Zeppelin, one of the most influential, innovative and successful groups in modern music, having sold more than 300 million albums worldwide. The band rose from the ashes of The Yardbirds, when Page brought in Plant, Bonham and Jones to tour as The New Yardbirds. In 1969, Led Zeppelin released its self-titled debut. It marked the beginning of a 12-year reign, during which the group was widely considered to be the biggest and most innovative rock band in the world. Led Zeppelin continues to be honored for its pivotal role in music history. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, and a year later was awarded with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm. Founding members Jones, Page and Plant – along with Jason Bonham, the son of John Bonham – took the stage at London’s O2 Arena in 2007 to headline a tribute concert for Ahmet Ertegun, a dear friend and Atlantic Records’ founder. The band was honored for its lifetime contribution to American culture at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2012. In January of 2014, the band won their first ever Grammy award as Celebration Day, which captured their live performance at the Ertegun tribute concert, was named Best Rock Album.  

Led Zeppelin IVTrack Listing1.   “Black Dog”2.   “Rock And Roll”3.   “The Battle of Evermore”4.   “Stairway To Heaven”5.   “Misty Mountain Hop”6.   “Four Sticks”7.   “Going To California”8.   “When The Levee Breaks”  Companion Audio Disc1.   “Black Dog” – Basic Track With Guitar Overdubs2.   “Rock And Roll” – Alternate Mix3.   “The Battle Of Evermore” – Mandolin/Guitar Mix From Headley Grange4.   “Stairway To Heaven” – Sunset Sound Mix

5.   “Misty Mountain Hop” – Alternate Mix6.   “Four Sticks” – Alternate Mix7.   “Going To California” – Mandolin/Guitar Mix8.   “When The Levee Breaks” – Alternate UK Mix

 Houses of the HolyTrack Listing1.   “The Song Remains The Same”2.   “The Rain Song”3.   “Over The Hills And Far Away”4.   “The Crunge”5.   “Dancing Days”6.   “D’yer Mak’er”7.   “No Quarter”8.   “The Ocean”   Companion Audio Disc1.   “The Song Remains The Same” – Guitar Overdub Reference Mix2.   “The Rain Song” – Mix Minus Piano3.   “Over The Hills And Far Away” – Guitar Mix Backing Track4.   “The Crunge” – Rough Mix - Keys Up5.   “Dancing Days” – Rough Mix With Vocal6.   “No Quarter” – Rough Mix With JPJ Keyboard Overdubs - No Vocal7.   “The Ocean” – Working Mix

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