Definitely The Official Story Of DEF LEPPARD Book Out Now In The UK

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Def Leppard's new book Definitely The Official Story Of Def Leppard is released today in the UK.

The new book was advertised on the video screens at The Stadium Tour shows in 2022 before the countdown sequence.

UK Release Date

'Definitely The Official Story Of Def Leppard' has been released today, 18th May 2023, in the UK.

In Conversation Event

View many of the fan photos from the Definitely Def Leppard in conversation book event at the Royal Festival Hall which took place on 16th May.

Joe spoke about the new book during his Planet Rock interview recently.

View media photos from the book event at - genesis-publications.com

The 240 page book is released by Genesis Publications.

The book was announced and revealed to fans on 16th June on the video screens at the first Stadium Tour show in Atlanta, GA. and later given a full announcement in October 2022

A link was given to the Genesis Publications website which has preview material including many full pages.

The band and the publisher confirmed the book release and started pre orders in October 2022.

Two special editions were available also - Collector's Edition and a Deluxe Edition but have now sold out.

The Collector's Edition was limited to 1,150 copies and features a 7 inch vinyl with 'Animal' Live At The Royal Albert Hall as the A Side and 'Slang' live in Las Vegas at the Sin City Residency 2019 on the B-Side.

The Deluxe Edition was limited to 350 copies with different casing.

Both of those editions were signed by the band.

Read some quotes by the band below and order via the links.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).

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Synopsis

"Offering fans the most personal and comprehensive record of Def Leppard’s history to date, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is narrated by the band in their own words, illustrated with photography and memorabilia from the Def Leppard archives."

"Pre-order now from all good booksellers and as a signed limited edition from Genesis Publications. Published Spring 2023."

Band Quotes/Book Description

JOE ELLIOTT: We had balls and we were naive, in a good way. We just went out there, full throttle.

Offering fans the most personal and comprehensive record of Def Leppard’s history to date, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is narrated by the band in their own words, illustrated with photography and memorabilia from the Def Leppard archives.

RICK SAVAGE: Coming up during the punk era helped us because there were only a couple of bands playing our type of music. People probably took more notice of us because we stood out.

Despite an average age of only 18, Def Leppard burst onto the hard rock scene in 1980 like a group of seasoned veterans. Thinking big from the very start, the blueprint for their music was, as singer Joe Elliott states, ‘Queen meets AC/DC.’ Def Leppard’s story is one of stratospheric highs and crashing lows, of triumph over adversity. While becoming one of the world’s best-selling music artists with blockbuster albums Pyromania and Hysteria, the band overcame drummer Rick Allen’s accident and the death of bandmate Steve Clark. During their 45-year history, Def Leppard have continued to make new music – with 12 studio albums to their name, including their 2022 release Diamond Star Halos – finding success with every record and tour.

In a wide-ranging account from the band and archive text from past members, Definitely chronicles Def Leppard’s incredible story, from their humble beginnings rehearsing in a spoon factory in Sheffield, to recording ground-breaking multi-platinum albums and touring sell-out stadiums around the world.

JOE ELLIOTT: In the summer of 1988 we shifted 4 million copies of Hysteria in the US alone. At that moment we were the biggest band in the world.

With unlimited access to the Def Leppard vault, Definitely presents over four decades of the band’s history through handwritten correspondence, rare vinyl pressings, tour memorabilia, music video storyboards, draft album artwork, press cuttings, previously unpublished photographs and much more.

Part memoir, part scrapbook, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is the ultimate record of Def Leppard’s legendary career.

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Collector's Edition

Edition: 1,150 numbered copies
Main volume: 245mm x 290mm, 296 pages
Signed by: Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Allen, Rick Savage and Vivian Campbell
7" Vinyl: Live recordings of 'Animal' (A-side) and 'Slang' (B-side)
Memorabilia: Five guitar picks and three tour passes

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Deluxe Edition

Edition: 350 numbered copies
Main volume: 245mm x 290mm, 296 pages
Signed by: Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Allen, Rick Savage and Vivian Campbell
7" Vinyl: Live recordings of 'Animal' (A-side) and 'Slang' (B-side)
Memorabilia: Five guitar picks and three tour passes
Deluxe Print: 10" x 8" photographic print on archival paper, hand-signed by the band
Cassette Album: Diamond Star Halos

View more info on the book here - defleppardbook.com

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