PRESS RELEASE: Scorpions and Rufus Publications are proud to present; SCORPIONS – 60 ILLUSTRATED YEARS, a brand new, official, illustrated book celebrating the band’s rise from Hannover in the 1960’s to truly international rock band status, selling over 100 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling hard rock bands of all time. The book has taken over two years to compile with the band’s involvement and features hundreds of rare and unseen pictures from the groups incredible history across more than 670 full colour pages.
As Eddie Trunk says in his introduction: “The book you are holding will take you on a journey through the last 60 years. Depending on where you jumped in on the bands history this will really bring back some amazing memories. I have found the best way to enjoy this tome is to go through its pages while cranking your favourite Scorpions albums. No matter how old you are, or when you first saw or heard the band, there is something in this book that will bring a smile to your face and take you back to that period of time. Here’s to 60 more years!”
The Standard Edition measures 220mm square, with a hardback cover and comes in a foiled cloth slipcase.
The Signed Deluxe Edition measures 300mm square and is hand signed by Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs,, Mikkey Dee, Paweł Mąciwoda and Uli Jon Roth. This recycled leather bound book comes in a red, die cut, slipcase, with an inlaid, stunning, 3D lenticular and is numbered 1 to 500 copies only.
The Epic Leather and Metal Edition measures 375mm sure and is hand signed by Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs,, Mikkey Dee, Paweł Mąciwoda and Uli Jon Roth. This recycled leather bound book is hand bound comes in a unique, hand welded, metal slipcase, with an inlaid, stunning, 3D lenticular and is numbered 1 to 100 copies only.
