{"product_id":"ac-dc-long-way-to-the-top-hardcover","title":"AC\/DC: Long Way to the Top - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlug into the high-voltage history of AC\/DC, the Australian powerhouse that defined stadium rock, with this beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormed in Sydney in 1973, AC\/DC became one of the most popular and bestselling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy, sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. In \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC: Long Way to the Top \u003c\/i\u003e(an updated edition of 2003's \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e), prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones from throughout their career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young's older brother, George\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band's mega breakthrough, \u003ci\u003eBack in Black\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe band's fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater difficulties, such as Malcolm's onset of dementia and passing, and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded sections on \u003ci\u003eRock or Bust \u003c\/i\u003eand Axl Rose's turn at lead vocal, and two new sections on \u003ci\u003ePower Up\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn examining 50 touchstones, Popoff provides a unique presentation of AC\/DC's career arc from Sydney pub band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers as recently as their 2024-2026 \u003ci\u003ePower Up \u003c\/i\u003etour. Every page is illustrated with\u003cb\u003e stunning concert and candid offstage photography\u003c\/b\u003e, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking out of Toronto, Canada, \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Clash: All the Albums\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLed Zeppelin: All the Albums\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector\u003c\/i\u003e, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries \u003ci\u003eRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas\u003c\/i\u003e for Banger Films. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.7 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63342848901201,"sku":"9798317902308","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/ttdw4aruj89798317902308.webp?v=1793325012","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/ac-dc-long-way-to-the-top-hardcover","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}