StarkRavingCalm Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Once I finish the book I am on now ('Raw Shark Texts' by Steven Hall), I want to read a Zeppelin biography. I read 'Hammer Of The Gods' several years ago and loved it. But all the reviews I read about now say it's much too "gossipy". So I ask: what is the best Zeppelin biography out there? The user reviews vary widly on all the books out there. I like reading about what influenced each song and album and what was going on in their lives at the time (fish fetishes aside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Once I finish the book I am on now ('Raw Shark Texts' by Steven Hall), I want to read a Zeppelin biography. I read 'Hammer Of The Gods' several years ago and loved it. But all the reviews I read about now say it's much too "gossipy". So I ask: what is the best Zeppelin biography out there? The user reviews vary widly on all the books out there. I like reading about what influenced each song and album and what was going on in their lives at the time (fish fetishes aside). Have you read The Definitive Biography by Ritchie Yorke? It's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBloodyXXX Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'm in the middle of this bio by Keith Shadwick. It's a pretty good read so far and not too gossipy like "Hammer of the Gods". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillian Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Have you read The Definitive Biography by Ritchie Yorke? It's very good. I agree Rithchie Yorke's biography was very good, I don't know if it's still in print, but it's worth looking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I agree Rithchie Yorke's biography was very good, I don't know if it's still in print, but it's worth looking for it. It can be had online and probably some larger brick and mortor used bookstores. It's not a rare find. I found it on Amazon Marketplace. That Keith Shadwick book you linked to is on my wishlist. How would you rate it in comparison to the Ritchie Yorke book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'm reading the Rough Guide now and it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarkRavingCalm Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks everyone. Think I'm going to order the Ritchie Yorke book. A recent pressing has been updated to cover the Plant\Page era. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ER&v=glance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 The Dave Lewis books are pretty good as well, but there are lots out there and they generally just repeat the same material, at least he covers the concerts as well rather than just the well known gossip/scandal. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I've read them all and there won't be a good one until one or all of the surviving members writes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainsbarre Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I thought Chris Welch's book The Man Who Led Zeppelin, a biography about Peter Grant, was an excellent book about the hey-day of the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzovonludwig Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm looking for Bonham On Bonham- by Mick Bonham...Hard to find (at least for me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimerosario Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 The Best Zeppelin Biography -for me- remains in the bootlegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'm looking for Bonham On Bonham- by Mick Bonham...Hard to find (at least for me) No, your not alone I've looked for this at EVERY book store in the area. One store said that the book was out of print and that I would need to order it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'm looking for Bonham On Bonham- by Mick Bonham...Hard to find (at least for me) I got a copy new and at reasonable price on Amazon, then lost it....now it's hard to find. Very upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrots1969 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I got a copy new and at reasonable price on Amazon, then lost it....now it's hard to find. Very upset. Ive just found copies of the book on Amazon.co.uk...I think the cheapest was £9 + P&P. Is that any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*I*LOVE*JIMMY!! Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've read them all and there won't be a good one until one or all of the surviving members writes it. I agree, I would love to read something by the guys. At least you could believe whats been written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*I*LOVE*JIMMY!! Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 No, your not alone I've looked for this at EVERY book store in the area. One store said that the book was out of print and that I would need to order it online. Have you tried Ebay, you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiina63 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Ive just found copies of the book on Amazon.co.uk...I think the cheapest was £9 + P&P. Is that any help? I found two copies on Amazon usa, cheaper one was 17,99$ and the other one 85,26$!!??!! I bought mine couple of years ago for 10 $ or something like that. It is very touching book, and worth to buy, absolutely. I also love all Dave Lewis books and Ritchie York book is excellent. I have almost all Zep books that are available on Amazon, even Cole's book, don't buy that one. I deeply regret that I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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