{"product_id":"acdc-at-50-9780760377413","title":"ACDC at 50","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthored by acclaimed rock writer Martin Popoff, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e provides a visually stunning and authoritative celebration of the legendary Aussie rockers on their 50th anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aesthetically stunning and expertly written, this book will spend years in your library only to be opened again and again.  The best books are those we revisit: for reference, for nostalgia, for uncomplicated beauty.  Martin Popoff and Motorbooks have laid plain the colossal musical history of AC\/DC—and all under 200 pages.  Now, \u003ci\u003ethat\u003c\/i\u003e is a colossal accomplishment.\" * Screamer Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\"Through his compelling narrative, along with a vast collection of images, AC\/DC At 50 is an enjoyable reading experience for super and casual fans alike. Popoff allows for AC\/DC’s achievements and downfalls tell their story to great effect...has created a strong companion for truly understanding the legacy and cultural importance of AC\/DC.\" * Spill Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...this book examines 50 career milestones...the best parts are lesser-known markers like an impromptu '77 set at NYC punk mecca CBGB's or discussing 1978's Powerage - Keith Richards' favorite AC\/DC album!\"\u003c\/i\u003e * Vintage Guitar *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"For those about to rock, er, read, here's a must-have book for AC\/DC fans. Each of the 50 chapters is accompanied by photos and pictures of ephemera (posters, ticket stubs, backstage passes) from the era and a short essay from Popoff, whose eloquent commentary is not only informative but also often amusing.\"\u003c\/i\u003e * antimusic.com *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1 BONFIRE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 01 PROBLEM CHILD - AC\/DC forms in Sydney\u003cbr\u003e 02 LOVE AT FIRST FEEL - Debut single, “Can I Sit Next to You, Girl”\u003cbr\u003e 03 ROCK ’N’ ROLL SINGER - Bon Scott joins\u003cbr\u003e 04 SHOW BUSINESS - Debut album, High Voltage\u003cbr\u003e 05 WAITING ROUND TO BE A MILLIONAIRE - The second album, T.N.T.\u003cbr\u003e 06 LONG WAY TO THE TOP  - The international compilation version of High Voltage\u003cbr\u003e 07 LIVE WIRE - First dates outside Australia\u003cbr\u003e 08 GONNA BE SOME ROCKIN’ - The third Australian album, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap\u003cbr\u003e 09 BAD BOY BOOGIE - The fourth album, Let There Be Rock\u003cbr\u003e 10 GIMME A BULLET - Cliff Williams replaces Mark Evans on bass\u003cbr\u003e 11 FIRST BLOOD - The first U.S. shows\u003cbr\u003e 12 SAFE IN NEW YORK CITY - AC\/DC play CBGB\u003cbr\u003e 13 DECIBEL - AC\/DC issue Powerage\u003cbr\u003e 14 LET THERE BE ROCK - First live album, If You Want Blood You’ve Got It\u003cbr\u003e 15 RISING POWER - The Mutt Lange–produced Highway to Hell\u003cbr\u003e 16 HAVE A DRINK ON ME - First RIAA certification\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2 GEORDIE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 17 MISS ADVENTURE - Bon Scott dies\u003cbr\u003e 18 SEND FOR THE MAN - Malcolm offers Brian Johnson a job\u003cbr\u003e 19 BACK IN BUSINESS - AC\/DC issue Back in Black\u003cbr\u003e 20 ALL SCREWED UP - Atlantic issues Dirty Deeds in North America\u003cbr\u003e 21 STAND UP - Headlining the second annual Monsters of Rock\u003cbr\u003e 22 FIRE YOUR GUNS - The eighth album, For Those About to Rock\u003cbr\u003e 23 BREAKING THE RULES - The self-produced Flick of the Switch\u003cbr\u003e 24 THIS HOUSE IS ON FIRE - First band to headline Monsters of Rock twice\u003cbr\u003e 25 GO DOWN - Headlining Rock in Rio\u003cbr\u003e 26 SHAKE YOUR FOUNDATIONS - AC\/DC issue Fly on the Wall\u003cbr\u003e 27 WAR MACHINE - The soundtrack\/hits release, Who Made Who\u003cbr\u003e 28 SYSTEMS DOWN - AC\/DC issue Blow Up Your Video\u003cbr\u003e 29 TOUCH TOO MUCH - Malcolm enters rehab\u003cbr\u003e 30 THUNDERSTRUCK - The comeback album, The Razors Edge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3 LEGACY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 31 MONEY MADE - Back in Black certified 10x platinum\u003cbr\u003e 32 GO ZONE - Headlining Russia’s first-ever open-air rock festival\u003cbr\u003e 33 KICKED IN THE TEETH - A second live album, simply called Live\u003cbr\u003e 34 RUFF STUFF - AC\/DC issue Ballbreaker\u003cbr\u003e 35 UP TO MY NECK IN YOU - The Bonfire box set\u003cbr\u003e 36 ROCK THE BLUES AWAY - Fourteenth album, Stiff Upper Lip\u003cbr\u003e 37 SHOOT TO THRILL - AC\/DC perform on SNL\u003cbr\u003e 38 SCHOOL DAYS - AC\/DC play club shows and support The Rolling Stones\u003cbr\u003e 39 ROCK THE HOUSE - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction\u003cbr\u003e 40 SKIES ON FIRE - Performing at the Toronto Rocks benefit\u003cbr\u003e 41 ROCK ’N’ ROLL AIN’T NOISE POLLUTION - Fifteenth studio album, Black Ice\u003cbr\u003e 42 BOOGIE MAN - Columbia issues Backtracks box set\u003cbr\u003e 43 JAILBREAK - A third live album, Live at River Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4 MALCOLM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 44 REALIZE - Ill health forces Malcolm aside; Phil Rudd gets fired\u003cbr\u003e 45 PLAY BALL - AC\/DC issue Rock or Bust, their first album without Malcolm\u003cbr\u003e 46 NICK OF TIME - Performing at the Grammys\u003cbr\u003e 47 HELLS BELLS - Brian plays his last AC\/DC show... to date\u003cbr\u003e 48 GUNS FOR HIRE - Twenty-three dates with Axl Rose as front man\u003cbr\u003e 49 THROUGH THE MISTS OF TIME - Rest in Peace, George and Malcolm Young\u003cbr\u003e 50 FLICK OF THE SWITCH - Seventeenth album, Power Up\u003cbr\u003e DISCOGRAPHY\u003cbr\u003e INDEX\u003cbr\u003e IMAGE CREDITS\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865796784471,"sku":"9780760377413","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780760377413.jpg?v=1722275616","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/acdc-at-50-9780760377413","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}