ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AUSTRALIAN ROCK & POP IAN MCFARLANE HB

The Encyclopedia of Rock and Pop' is the definitive guide to the bands and artists who moulded the shape of Australian popular music from the 1950s to the 1990s. Arranged alphabeticaly for easy reference, the book will appeal to both the dedicated fan and casual reader. Containing over 800 entries, from AC/DC to The Church, from Olivia Newton-John to silverchair and You Am I, this is a book crammed with a mixture of facts and opinion. It includes biographical information, lin-up details, record releases, career highlights and an album discography, as well as an authoritive critique on each artist's career. This is an essential work of reference for anyone who has loved Australian popular music. Rock Music historian Ian McFarlane has produced a significant book on the history of Australian rock and pop.

In good condition. Has some edge wear to dustjacket and some rubbing wear/general wear/fade and a small rip at the top corner. Pages have yellowing to edges and some minor thumbing stains to outisde page edges. This is a super rare first edition! Long out of print.