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A 1,000-page book showcasing Steve Vai’s iconic guitars has been announced
By Phil Weller published
Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai took five years to complete, and tells the story of over 100 guitars in “exquisite detail”
“There are so many layers of Jimi that we didn’t see portrayed” – Inside the Hendrix graphic novel
By Adam Kovac published
In a new graphic novel, the guitarist is reinvented as a space traveler and political figure who happens to be the biggest rock star in the galaxy
Learn how to get gigs and make a living from your music with Solo Acoustic Musician – the ultimate resource for the performing musician
By Guitar World Staff published
From beginner tips to tales from seasoned pros, the SAM series offers a fun and informative look at the life of a Solo Acoustic Musician
Johnny Marr’s new book documents the guitars he’s loved, lost and given away, including Nile Rodgers’ Strat, Bert Jansch’s acoustic and a Les Paul used by Ed O’Brien
By Matt Parker published
The Smiths icon says his new tone tome ‘Marr’s Guitars’ has “been a long time coming and is a labour of love”
New book explores guitar journalist's friendship with Eddie Van Halen
By Jackson Maxwell published
Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen was authored by longtime Guitar World contributor Steve Rosen, and is available now
“Bob Dylan knows my name?” Joe Satriani responds to alleged slight in the rock icon’s new book
By Matt Parker published
The guitar virtuoso offered a masterfully diplomatic response to his mention in The Philosophy of Modern Song
Kim Thayil, Steve Vai and Wolf Marshall discuss legendary six-strings in these exclusive extracts from Greg Prato's Iconic Guitar Gear
By Matt Parker last updated
Guitar World's Greg Prato has a new book, and it takes a close look at the gear choices of over 150 players, including Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads
Hendrix: Electric Requiem is a graphic novel that charts the life of the guitar icon
By Matt Parker published
Arriving this August, the new comic tells the story of Jimi Hendrix’s complex personal and artistic life
Expansive Bill Frisell biography, Beautiful Dreamer, announced
By Matt Parker published
The new book includes extensive interviews with the innovative guitarist and his famous fans, including Paul Simon, Gus Van Sant and Justin Vernon
Melissa Etheridge unveils exclusive, custom-designed Epiphone DR-100 acoustic in conjunction with new, guitar-centric graphic novel
By Jackson Maxwell published
Set for release this June, Melissa Etheridge’s Heartstrings is inspired by the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter's massive guitar collection
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