DEEP PURPLE - THE VISUAL HISTORY (EPIC CARBON EDITION)

DEEP PURPLE - THE EPIC CARBON EDITION. 50 COPIES WORLDWIDE £595 each

This special edition measures a huge 380mm square and is signed by six original 70's band members. It comes in a unique metallic, carbon style slipcase with 5 beautifully printed oversized sales prints from 1972, suitable for framing.

Renowned music journalist Charlesworth has revised his original text from the 1983 edition of his book and added new Introduction and Aftermath chapters. The new-look book has been completely redesigned and expanded to over 500 colour pages and incorporates hundreds of photographs and images, some seen for the first time, including a series of unpublished images from the Made In Japan concerts from 1972. The book is roughly the size of a vinyl LP.

Researched in 1982 through original interviews with members of Deep Purple, the book covers the period between the band’s formation in 1968 to their eventual break-up in 1976. Forthright and remarkably detailed, it is the ultimate treasure trove of the era when Deep Purple established its legendary status. The book is also personally signed throughout by six of the original band members from this time: David Coverdale, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Glenn Hughes, Ian Paice, and Nick Simper.

Says Charlesworth: “Over the years I’ve been asked over and over again by fans how they could get hold of my Deep Purple book. It disappeared from the shelves because the printers in Japan – like the Casino in Montreux – burned to the ground, taking the film for the book with it. But now, finally, here it is again, new and improved, with more pictures and more text. I hope you like it.”

THE EPIC CARBON EDITION:
A 380mm square, hardback book in a recycled vintage leather with a 3D lenticular on the cover. Printed on 170gsm art paper. This edition comes in a heavy duty slipcase with 5 reproduction sales posters, printed on matt art paper and suitable for framing. The book is personally hand-signed throughout by David Coverdale, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Glenn Hughes, Ian Paice, and Nick Simper on signing sheets with caricature images created by renowned illustrator William Stout. 

Only 50 numbered copies will be made of this exclusive edition. Please note, this is a pre-order and will ship early July 2025.