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Product details
- ISBN 9780760395042
- Weight: 1202g
- Dimensions: 235 x 270mm
- Publication Date: 18 Sep 2025
- Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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An essential addition to the library of any Iron Maiden fan, this unique look back at the heavy metal giants examines the band’s legacy through the lens of 50 key milestones.
It’s tough to believe Iron Maiden’s been around for a half-century, but author Dan Bukszpan has the receipts. In Iron Maiden at 50, Bukszpan pays tribute to the British metal legends on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by examining 50 of the most significant moments, performances, albums, singles, and personnel decisions from throughout their career. The resulting volume features:
In addition, thorough sidebars examine unique aspects of the band’s career, such as the post-Maiden careers of former vocalists Paul Di’Anno and Blaze Bayley, and the 1984 Polish concerts that helped spur the band’s global popularity.
The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.
It’s tough to believe Iron Maiden’s been around for a half-century, but author Dan Bukszpan has the receipts. In Iron Maiden at 50, Bukszpan pays tribute to the British metal legends on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by examining 50 of the most significant moments, performances, albums, singles, and personnel decisions from throughout their career. The resulting volume features:
- Sturdy hardcover format
- Stunning concert and candid offstage photography
- Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, concert T-shirts, backstage passes, and more
- An Iron Maiden timeline
- Complete discography
- Bassist Steve Harris founding the band in East London
- Their first independent EP
- Early success in Japan
- Numerous personnel changes that resulted in the current stable lineup
- Groundbreaking tours
- The band’s private Boeing 757, piloted by vocalist Bruce Dickinson
- Dickinson’s solo efforts
- All the studio albums
In addition, thorough sidebars examine unique aspects of the band’s career, such as the post-Maiden careers of former vocalists Paul Di’Anno and Blaze Bayley, and the 1984 Polish concerts that helped spur the band’s global popularity.
The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.
Daniel Bukszpan has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as Fortune, CNBC, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal, The Encyclopedia of New Wave, The Art of Brutal Legend, Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music, Ozzy at 75, and Rush at 50. Dan also contributed to the books AC/DC: High-Voltage Rock ’N’ Roll, Iron Maiden: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of the Beast, Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History, and Rush: The Illustrated History.
