From Loudersound.
The Zappa Trust has revealed that two Frank Zappa books will be published later this year.
The first is titled Zappa Gear: The Unique Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Units, Keyboards And Studio Equipment by Mick Ekers, which will also feature a foreword by Dweezil Zappa.
It’ll offer the reader “an unprecedented inside look at the machinery behind the legendary music. In addition to a detailed presentation of the equipment, Zappa Gear also introduces some of the pioneering inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs without whom the instruments would not exist.”
Zappa Gear will also include illustrations and more than 180 pictures of Zappa’s guitars and equipment.
It’ll be released on November 15 through the Hal Leonard Corporation.
Then, on December 15, The Hot Rats Book by Bill Gubbins and Ahmet Zappa will launch through Backbeat Books to mark the 50th anniversary of Zappa’s Hot Rats album.
The commemorative book will feature previously unpublished photographs by Gubbins, who was the only photographer to document the record’s studio sessions.
The book will also include an interview between Ahmet and Gubbins about the album and the last Mothers Of Invention US show, which took place on August 10, 1969, at Cleveland’s Musicarnival.
Ahmet says: “These books provide another way for fans to connect with Frank Zappa. They give a fascinating window into Frank’s mind and the ideas he came up with throughout his career.”
Both books are now available to pre-order.
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- Frank Zappa - Thing-Fish - US - vinyl box set - £125.00, $153.75, €141.25 (New Item) (arrived 27-Jan-2023 15:52)on February 1, 2023 at 10:18 am
FRANK ZAPPA Thing-Fish (1984 US 22-track triple LP box set, complete with textured 16-page 12" libretto/lyric booklet outlining scenes/acts with photos, company inners & insert advertising the Old Masters Box One. The picture box [VG] has somelight scuffing & mild cosmetic wear, with some creases to the inner sleeves, the vinyl discs appear Excellent with minimal play. Certainly one of FZ's more challenging pieces & never easy to find in any condition)
- Frank Zappa - Hot Rats - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $43.05, €39.55 (New Item) (arrived 02-Dec-2022 11:57)on February 1, 2023 at 10:18 am
FRANK ZAPPA Hot Rats (1971 UK issue of the classic 1969 6-track LP on the tan 'steamboat' Reprise label, including the marvellous Little Umbrellas, Willie The Pimp with Captain Beefheart & the oceans of harmony on Peaches En Regalia finally waking up the world to the quality of FZ's music. The gatefold picture sleeve shows just a little corner scuffing and light shelfwear with the vinyl remaining in excellent condition with minor signs of play K44078)
- Frank Zappa - Burnt Weeny Sandwich - Australian - vinyl LP - £75.00, $92.25, €84.75 (New Item) (arrived 07-Nov-2022 10:34)on February 1, 2023 at 10:18 am
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION Burnt Weeny Sandwich (Scarce 1972 Australian issue of the 1969 9-track stereo LP on the tan 'steamboat' Reprise label, housed in a front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little of its age or origin & the vinyl is Near Mint with few signs of play RS6370)
- Frank Zappa - What Will This Evening Bring Me This Morning - EX - UK - 7" vinyl - £50.00, $61.50, €56.50 (New Item) (arrived 17-Nov-2022 16:14)on February 1, 2023 at 10:18 am
FRANK ZAPPA What Will This Evening Bring Me This Morning (Original 1971 UK solid centre 7" single, also featuring Daddy Daddy Daddy, housed UA die-cut company sleeve. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition with just a few minor paper scuffs to highlight play UP35319)
- Frank Zappa - Burnt Weeny Sandwich - 180gm - UK - vinyl LP - £75.00, $92.25, €84.75 (New Item) (arrived 23-Nov-2022 11:18)on February 1, 2023 at 10:18 am
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1998 UK 'Simply Vinyl' limited edition issue of the 1970 9-track LP pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl, housed in a reproduction-art 30 gram card gatefold picture sleeve, still in the originalhype stickered and embossed PVC dust jacket. This copy has been opened but retains the original circular sticker seal on the back, and remains in a 'near as new' condition with minimal signs of play SVLP0025)
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