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This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 324 with Lisa S Johnson the author of Immortal Axes: Guitars that Rock.
From the photographer of the critically acclaimed 108 Rock Star Guitars
comes Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock (September 2021, $60), a
new collection of beautifully shot guitar photos, documenting the legendary
instruments of more than 150 music icons, including B.B. King, Joan Jett,
Kurt Cobain, Keith Richards, St. Vincent, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Lita
Ford, and Buck Owens.
Armed with a macro lens, an incredible eye for detail, and a truly inspiring
vision, Lisa S. Johnson takes the world of fine art photography on a rock
and roll joyride. Johnson’s work conjures the abstract yet possesses a sensual
and ethereal aura, illustrating the intimate wear of each instrument featured.
Johnson’s debut book received rave reviews, and in Immortal Axes, she
raises the bar even higher to capture the imagination of music fans. Each
intimate photograph is accompanied by a touch of musical history, an
anecdote or personal storytelling moment.
“Guitars are special instruments,” writes Peter Frampton in his foreword.
“Like Stradivarius and Guarneri violins made in the 18th century, they need
to be treasured and documented for future generations. In many ways, that’s
what this wonderful book is all about: preserving guitar history.”
The late great Les Paul once commented, “Lisa’s work is wonderfully
evocative, images unlike any I have ever seen.” High praise, indeed, from a
legendary guitar pioneer.
“It was an honor to work on this important book with Lisa over the last few
years,” states Immortal Axes book editor Brad Tolinski, who spent 25 years
as Editor in Chief of Guitar World Magazine. “Her diligence in pursuing these
guitars and capturing their true character was inspiring, and her personal
memories of her encounters help make each image leap off the page. You may
never get a chance to hold these guitars or see them in person. Few of us ever
will. But no worries - Lisa and her camera have it covered, and as you have
seen, it was in the best of hands.”