{"product_id":"2026200016293-secondhand-the-encyclopedia-of-australian-rock-and-pop","title":"The Encyclopedia Of Australian Rock And Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition Thus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Water damage to back of DJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA definitive pillar of Australian music history, The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop is the most comprehensive reference work ever assembled on the subject, chronicling over five decades of homegrown musical talent, from the earliest stirrings of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through to the late 1990s. Ian McFarlane meticulously documents thousands of artists, bands, record labels, and industry figures, presenting detailed biographical entries, discographies, and critical assessments that capture the full sweep of Australia's vibrant and often world-class popular music scene.\n\nMcFarlane's authoritative voice and exhaustive research make this volume an indispensable resource for fans, scholars, and industry professionals alike, illustrating how Australia produced globally significant acts across rock, pop, punk, new wave, and beyond. Written with both scholarly rigour and genuine passion for the music, the encyclopedia stands as a landmark achievement in Australian cultural documentation — leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to revisit the records that shaped a nation's sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336802377947,"sku":"2026200016293-SECONDHAND","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ed934e4b-c5f5-4355-8eed-18e93d20e76a.png?v=1789957972","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016293-secondhand-the-encyclopedia-of-australian-rock-and-pop","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}