‘Deep Purple The Visual History’ by Chris Charlesworth redesigned / expanded by Rufus Publications; shipping 7 July 2023

DEEP PURPLE THE VISUAL HISTORY

Rufus Publications is proud to announce the publication of Deep Purple The Visual History by Chris Charlesworth; shipping 7 July 2023

Redesigned and expanded, the Deluxe Edtion is personally signed by David Coverdale, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Glenn Hughes, Ian Paice, and Nick Simper

Written with the full collaboration of the band and management, here at last is the story of the group that was, for a decade, one of the greatest hard rock bands on Earth: Deep Purple

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 almost 500 colour pages and now incorporates hundreds of photographs and images, some seen for the first time, including a series of unpublished images from the Made In Japan concerts from 1972.

Researched in 1982 through original interviews with members of Deep Purple, the book covers the period between the band’s formation in 1968 through to their eventual break-up in 1976. Forthright and remarkably detailed, it is the ultimate treasure trove of the era when Deep Purple established their 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 and comes in two editions, expected to ship at the end of June 2023.

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.”

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