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Summary: Amazing....
Review: After reading online that someone was attempting to assemble a "complete touring history" of the hottest band in the world, Kiss, my interest was immediately sparked. I had no idea what the book looked like, or what exactly it contained, but I didn't care. Being a die hard Kiss fan for several years now, I figured I'd get my money's worth. I wound up getting that and then some. This book, cowritten by Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs is absolutely incredible. This is a Kiss fans dream come true; I've never seen anything like it. Everything you could possibly ask for is here. Details of every Kiss tour and every individual concert are explained in great detail. Insightful comments are given from members of Kiss' management, and others close to the band, as well as an occasional comment from band members themselves. And don't get me started on the pictures....Some of these have never been printed before until now, for example a picture of Ace right after one of his infamous car accidents which left his face in bad shape. This picture has him in makeup, but only half of his face is painted due to the injury. Casual fans are saying "what's the big deal?" but ... hard Kiss fans know that this type of stuff is just plain cool. Every set list for every show is included, as are the name of the venues and opening and headlining acts that shared the bills with Kiss. 288 pages, 3 pounds, it's a monster! God knows how long it will take me to get through the whole thing, but one thing is for sure.... this is must have for any Kiss fan. Hear the REAL stories behind every concert, things that you may have never heard before and may shock you! All in all, this is a great pick up for any Kiss fan, especially fans who purchased the box set and enjoyed the book that came along with it. I would compare it to this in the fact that they are both extremely informative and chock full of great photos of the band. So, if you're a true member of the Kiss Army, stop reading this and go get the book NOW. You'll be glad you did.
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Summary: The book goes beyond the band!
Review: Calling this the best KISS book written is to do the book an injustice. As an avid reader of the documentation of pop culture, I can honestly say that this is by far the best book I have seen on ANY band, Kiss or otherwise! The author's painstakingly researched facts and compelling commentary make this a page turner for even the casual Kiss fan. There can't possibly be another book written about this band that does not include this book in the bibliography. An absolute must have for any rock fan!
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Summary: Best KISS book ever written
Review: Can`t really say anything that hasn`t already been said about this book. If you only buy one book about KISS make it this one! Congrats to the authors you guys did an excellent job!
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Summary: Great book.
Review: I am impressed. You have turned your lifelong passion into a GREAT book.
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Summary: A must-have for any KISS fan
Review: I have been looking forward to this book since I first heard about it 6 or 7 years ago, and it has exceeded my high expectations. It is filled with great photos, facts, and stories spanning KISS' entire career. Once I pick it up, I can't put it down for hours at a time. Those who have complaints about claimed inaccuracies or things that they think are missing should contact the authors. This book was significantly based on fan contributions and they acknowledge that this is something of a "work in progress." I have a sneaking suspicion that one day there will be a revised edition or a companion book.
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Summary: The best book on KISS ....ever !!!
Review: I have read it and then re-read it again and again. Lots of good insider info. If you love KISS you gotta have this book. Every....and I mean EVERY concert KISS ever played is documented.
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Summary: This KISS book ROCKS!
Review: I LOVE THIS BOOK. The photos are AWESOME! There are so many KISS books out now - I would put this on my top favorite KISS book..
My top five favorites:1.) KISS Alive Forever
2.) KISS: BEHIND THE MASK
3.) * KISS & Tell (by Gordon Gebert and Bob McAdams) - not to be confused with KISS & Sell by C.K. Lendt, which I did not like
4.) KISS & Makeup (by Gene Simmons)
5.) Black Diamond (by Dale Sherman) * Kiss & Tell is my all-time guilty pleasure reading. Extremely funny book at the expense of Ace Frehley.
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Summary: YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU "FINALLY" GOT THE BEST
Review: I simply recommend buying 2 copies of this book...one for 'keepsake' and one to keep next to your computer or nightstand as your day-to-day ultimate reference source. You've got questions, this book got THE answers. I found it highly amusing when Paul Stanley responded to this book by saying "No, I haven't read it but the "ultimate" KISS book? I think that the ultimate KISS book still needs to be written and that can only be done by us"......How about; "I am deeply honored that 2 loyal KISS fans dedicated 5 years of their life to do something that no one else has ever attempted to do, which is to precisely and accurately document every day of our life".....Anyway, this book doesn't need the praise or comments of KISS. It'll prove itself by becoming the best selling KISS book and deservedly so! The combination of FACTS, more than 100 credible testimonials and never before seen photos make this one of the most unique, sincere, "real" and valuable KISS products in the 30-year history of the band. Not owning this book is denying yourself the single best opportunity to 'finally' understand it all!
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Summary: Very detailed!!
Review: I was so pumped to read this book when I ordered it. I couldn't believe how much it contained! Every show has at least SOMETHING written about it. It must have taken years to obtain all the critcal info for every documented concert. I paid extra attention when I read the shows that I went to. They were accurate in telling that night's show. KISS themselves should read this book. I bet the memories will come flooding back!!!!
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Summary: For Kiss Fans
Review: If you are not a KISS fanatic or a music journalist, this book is a waste of money.
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