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Killer Queen: The Official Limited Edition by Queen & Mick Rock - Signed Edition
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X9780904351831
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09 Dec 2024
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Hand Signed by Brian May & Mick Rock to a Numbered Signature Page
Hardback Solander Box Collector Edition
Published December 2024
Killer Queen: The Official Limited Edition by Queen & Mick Rock - Signed Edition
Hand Signed by Brian May & Mick Rock to a Numbered Signature Page
Hardback 1st Edition
New & Unread - Published December 2024
'I've always thought of us as a top group. Sounds very big-headed, I know, but that's the way it is.' – Freddie Mercury
Step into the electrifying world of Queen in their official limited edition Killer Queen, a stunning tribute to one of rock music’s most legendary bands. Featuring the revered work of photographer Mick Rock and commentary from Mary Austin, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, Killer Queen offers an unprecedented visual chronicle of Queen’s meteoric rise.
‘Mick Rock always was a class act. We met, he and we young Queenies, at a point in our careers where the skies had opened up and creatively the scope of our journey was limitless - very exciting times.’ – Brian May
Celebrating 50 years of the iconic Queen II cover photographed by Rock, and of the founding of Genesis in 1974, we are honoured to release the final copies of Killer Queen. First published in 2003, only 50 numbered copies now remain, co-signed by the late Mick Rock and Brian May.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY:
'They were fun and they were cute. Even without the makeup on, they were pretty adorable, friendly people.' - Mick Rock
On the 18th of November 1973, Mick Rock took his first shots of an up-and-coming group called Queen at the band's breakthrough gig at Imperial College, London. Mick's photographs of the concert are just a small part of an archive of nearly 400 rare and unseen images preserved in Killer Queen for posterity. From electrifying live performances to closed-door recording sessions, from studio portraits to candid backstage moments, Mick Rock's photographs capture the charisma and energy that defined Queen.
'Looking back, it is obvious that Mick was a master of his art very early on. The images in this book (including many we rejected at the time, sometimes for artistic reasons, sometimes for reasons of vanity!) stand up fresh and untarnished by time.' - Brian May
Mick's collaboration with Freddie, Brian, Roger and John lasted until 1976 and Queen's legendary free concert in Hyde Park. During this time he helped create the iconic album covers for Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack. Previously unpublished outtakes and test Polaroids from these famed sessions are included in Killer Queen, a testament to the enduring magic of Queen, immortalized through Mick Rock's lens.
'If you go on stage, you might as well look good. It seems like a waste of time if you don't. I mean, why the hell are you up there?' - Roger Taylor
THE MANUSCRIPT:
'It was quite a moment when we decided to turn professional. We'd been playing in our spare time but really I didn't think, myself, that we'd ever do it. We went from school dates to playing little gigs, trolling around in a battered old van.' - John Deacon
Accompanying Mick Rock's stunning visuals is a manuscript of meticulously sourced quotes from John Deacon, Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, plus intimate reflections and new text from Mick Rock, Brian May and Mary Austin. Collectively, their voices offer personal insights and untold stories that bring the photography to life.
'With Freddie there were always new heights, always new images, new thoughts. I feel he had a right to enjoy his third eye and the right to enjoy himself, and all I ever really wanted to do was protect him so that no one would hurt him.' - Mary Austin
Brian May's anecdotes about the band's creative process and Mary Austin's heartfelt memories of Freddie Mercury add a deeply personal dimension to the collection. Together with an introductory essay by Mick Rock, a chronological timeline, tour itineraries and tipped-in articles from Sounds and Circus magazines, Killer Queen is a must-have for every Queen fan, a historical document of a band whose artistry forever changed the face of rock music.
THE LIMITED EDITION:
'A book so ludicrously luxurious even by Genesis's standards.' - Record Collector
Strictly limited to 2,500 numbered copies, Killer Queen is individually signed by Brian May and Mick Rock.
The 212-page large-format volume reproduces nearly 400 images on 11 different paper stocks, including acetate, trace, and 200 gsm matt art stock (page size: 340mm x 240mm / 13⅖" x 9½"). Quarter-bound in Italian leather and buckram, with gold foil blocking and gilt page edging, each copy of Killer Queen is housed in a protective solander (clamshell) case.
Only 50 copies remain in the Killer Queen limited edition signed by Brian May and Mick Rock. We are thrilled to present these final copies in a new solander case featuring a colour reproduction from the Queen II cover shoot. The updated case design commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Queen II album release and the founding of Genesis Publications in 1974.
Format: Hardback Edition
ISBN: 9780904351831
All our signed books include a 'Signed Copy' gift tag, supplied free of charge.
Please Note: By their very nature, all signed books will have been handled several times before they get to you. This may result in small marks to the dustjacket and title page, please also bear in mind that each signature will be a little different from the one we show here.
We use courier and signed for delivery services, so please use an address at which your parcel can be signed for during the normal working day.
We will despatch your order as quickly as we can. If, for whatever reason, a product is out of stock we will contact you to discuss the likely delivery time or an alternative product.
| First Item | 2 Items & Over | |
|---|---|---|
| UK | £3.75 | £5.00 |
| EU | £15.00 | £30.00 |
| USA & Canada | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Rest of the World | £45.00 | £60.00 |
| Collect in Store | free | free |
Additional Delivery Information (and some really important bits):
UK Delivery
Orders for delivery in the UK are normally despatched by Royal Mail, using the RM 48 Tracked Service with most orders delivered to you within a few days of placing your order with us. For larger parcels, Courier and Signed For delivery services may be used. Signed Books are shipped in our specially made book mailing cartons, with the books themselves wrapped in paper to protect them. Sometimes we may ship your order in several parts, particularly if you have 'Pre-Order' titles in your order or titles which are held in stock with our publishing partners.
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Shipments to EU countries:
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Shipments to the USA & Canada:
First Item @ £30.00
2 Items & over @ £50.00 in total
Shipments to the Rest of the World:
First Item @ £45.00
2 Items & over @ £60.00 in total
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