Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock

Review "Johnson's latest large-format photo book covers guitars of 150 stars, from Eldon Shamblin to John 5, Jimi and Duane to Susanna Hoffs. It's big, impressive, and packed with 350 pics." - Vintage Guitar "The guitars featured in photographer Lisa S. Johnson's new book Immortal Axes aren't immortal just because they belonged to timeless stars, from Elvis to Chet Atkins to Eric Clapton. Many of the instruments themselves defied the odds, surviving fire, flood, theft, even a plane crash." - The Wall Street Journal, "This is a beautiful book that simply celebrates the classic instruments used by the great masters - Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Joan Jett, and so many more - but the wealth of the beautiful photos implies so much more." - Goldmine, "Guitar geeks get their gear on in this coffee table photography book about celebrity axes....Once you get your hands on this book, you will want to get your fingers on these strings." - Den of Geek, "Guitar porn is the best phrase for this photographer's eye-popping immersions into 160 instruments, complemented with text by former Guitar World editor (and Eddie Van Halen biographer) Brad Tolinski." - Oakland Press, "It's impossible to casually flip through this collection without taking notice of the colors, the layout and the overall essence of these instruments showcased in their element. Music fans, instrument aficionados, guitar players, fans of photography and individuals who appreciate style and content will love the gift of Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock for the holidays or anytime of the year." - Vintage Rock, "The hands down winner of our Guitar Book of the Year 2021 goes to Lisa S. Johnson's beautiful book, Immortal Axes - Guitars That Rock, a tome that took significant research, miles on the road to meet with guitarists, guitar techs and other guitar gurus, and a magnificent photographic "eye" to capture the spirit and the beauty of our favorite instrument." - Guitar International, "Weapons-grade guitar porn. Photographer Lisa S. Johnson has passed this way before with 108 Rock Star Guitars , but it's a treat to see more of her museum-quality photography portraying the musical instrument as historical artefact." - Classic Rock, "[A] glossy guitar museum in print form, perhaps one of the most comprehensive photographic guitar books ever published....If you're a guitar player, a guitar lover, or maybe just a musician who appreciates the artistry of a classic looking instrument alongside the history that goes with them, then this is your next coffee table book." - Holy City Sinner, "Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock is the undisputed champion of photo books. It clocks in at a little over five pounds and packs a powerful punch as it documents the instruments of B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and more than 150 music legends....[P]erfect for any music lover. It's a great conversation starter, whether you're debating the coolest guitar or discussing the important music history they hold in their strings." - The Aquarian Weekly, "[A] suitably hefty, weighty homage to what is arguably the most versatile of all musical instruments....Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock is a feast for the eyes. In fact, it's well nigh impossible to direct the attention away from the stunning color photos and read the accompanying text authored by Johnson, related to the history of the objects as well as her photo shoots." - All About Jazz, "An elegant...tribute to nature...Beautifully written and illustrated." - Publishers Weekly, "Metalheads and acoustics, rejoice. The arrival of Lisa S. Johnson's new, image-driven book Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock may prove to be something akin to your greatest, nerdiest fantasy....Johnson doesn't just showcase the beauty and texture of the electric guitar models themselves, she also highlights the personal histories behind each of them." - VENTS Magazine, "Photographer Johnson (108 Rock Star Guitars) delivers another eye-popping coffee-table tome