Deep Purple The Visual History’: Rufus Publications announce special, ultra-limited edition

Rufus Publications is pleased to announce a special, ultra-limited edition of the critically acclaimed ‘Deep Purple The Visual History’.

This special EPIC CARBON EDITION measures a huge 380mm square and is signed by six original band members from the 70s. It comes in a unique metallic, carbon effect slipcase with 5 beautifully printed oversized sales prints from 1972, suitable for framing. These were promotional prints used in record stores and are rarely seen.

MORE PAGES AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS:
It also features an extra 16 pages of newly discovered photographs from the band’s epic performance at The California Jam supplied by Allen Pamplin who curates the California Jam archive.

ABOUT THE BOOK AND AUTHOR:
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colour pages and incorporates hundreds of photographs and images, some seen for the first time, including a series of unpublished images from the Made In Japan concerts from 1972.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.”