Bernie Taupin: The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John: Complete Lyrics From 1968 To Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Before Elton John became a global phenomenon, there was a quiet, visionary poet crafting the words that would define a generation — Bernie Taupin. This extraordinary volume, compiled by renowned graphic designer Alan Aldridge and Mike Dempsey, presents the complete lyrics of one of rock music's most celebrated lyricists, spanning from his earliest collaborations with Elton John in 1968 through the landmark double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. More than a simple songbook, this collection is an illustrated testament to Taupin's remarkable range — from the pastoral English romanticism of Crocodile Rock to the melancholic grandeur of Candle in the Wind — each lyric given the visual splendour it deserves through Aldridge's signature psychedelic, lushly detailed artwork. Taupin's words, long overshadowed by the spectacle of his musical partner, are here granted their rightful place as serious literary works, rich with imagery, narrative depth, and emotional intelligence. The volume stands as both an essential archive for music historians and an artistic object in its own right, bridging the worlds of rock poetry and illustrated fine art. Aldridge, best known for his iconic Beatles artwork, brings the same visionary sensibility to this project, transforming lyrics into vivid, surreal tableaux that honour the breadth of Taupin's imagination. For anyone who has ever wondered about the quiet genius behind the piano man, this collection offers a rare and revelatory window into the creative soul of rock and roll's most enduring partnership.
Author: Alan Aldridge & Mike Dempsey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Knopf
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Before Elton John became a global phenomenon, there was a quiet, visionary poet crafting the words that would define a generation — Bernie Taupin. This extraordinary volume, compiled by renowned graphic designer Alan Aldridge and Mike Dempsey, presents the complete lyrics of one of rock music's most celebrated lyricists, spanning from his earliest collaborations with Elton John in 1968 through the landmark double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. More than a simple songbook, this collection is an illustrated testament to Taupin's remarkable range — from the pastoral English romanticism of Crocodile Rock to the melancholic grandeur of Candle in the Wind — each lyric given the visual splendour it deserves through Aldridge's signature psychedelic, lushly detailed artwork. Taupin's words, long overshadowed by the spectacle of his musical partner, are here granted their rightful place as serious literary works, rich with imagery, narrative depth, and emotional intelligence. The volume stands as both an essential archive for music historians and an artistic object in its own right, bridging the worlds of rock poetry and illustrated fine art. Aldridge, best known for his iconic Beatles artwork, brings the same visionary sensibility to this project, transforming lyrics into vivid, surreal tableaux that honour the breadth of Taupin's imagination. For anyone who has ever wondered about the quiet genius behind the piano man, this collection offers a rare and revelatory window into the creative soul of rock and roll's most enduring partnership.