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'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, this signed limited edition 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, we are honoured to release the final copies of Killer Queen. First published in 2003, only 30 numbered copies now remain, co-signed by the late Mick Rock and Brian May.
'They were fun and they were cute. Even without the makeup on, they were pretty adorable, friendly people.' - Mick Rock
'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
'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itineraries and tipped-in articles from Sounds and Circus magazines, Killer Queen is a must-have for every Queen fan, a historical document of a band whose artistry forever changed the face of rock music.
'A book so ludicrously luxurious even by Genesis's standards.' - Record Collector
Select from the following copies:
The official signed limited edition by Brian May, Roger Taylor, Mary Austin and Mick Rock, and featuring archived quotes from Freddie Mercury and John Deacon.
Since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition books on behalf of authors and artists ranging from the Beatles to Buckingham Palace.
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