Remembering Ken Regan

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2012 has come to a close and upon reflecting on the many wonderful moments we had to share as a company, we couldn't discuss the year's events without mentioning Ken Regan and what a great loss we experienced with his death in late November.

We first worked with Regan on his 2007 book, Knockout: The Art of Boxing where he showcased photos of Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Oscar de la Hoya and many more, both in and out of the ring.

In 2011, we released All Access: The Rock 'n' Roll Photography of Ken Regan. Over 300 pages and nearly 5 pounds, it really is the ultimate coffee table book for music lovers.

Ken was there to witness it all. His photos will walk you through music history, and some pretty amazing moments in sports, dating back to the 60s.

Photography has changed since Ken first started out, but he will be missed by many. We are honored to have published his art and memories with fans who, no doubt, will continue to share Ken's work with future generations.

eBooks available from Insight Editions

Did Santa leave you a copy of your favorite book under the tree or a gift card in your stocking?

If you have money to spend, or a gift certificate to redeem at your favorite online bookstore, why not pick up an eBook or two?

Here are just a few titles Insight Editions has available in digital form for your reading pleasure.

Slash: An Intimate Portrait Photography by Robert Knight Text by Richard Bienstock Download the iBook Purchase the Hardcover Edition  America's Team: The Authorized History of the Dallas Cowboys by Jeff Sullivan Foreword by Jerry Jones Download the iBook Purchase the Hardcover Edition One on One: Rolling Stones Photography by Gered Mankowitz Text by Sean Egan Download the iBook Purchase the Paperback Edition

Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife by Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel Illustrations by Adam J. Raiti Download the iBook Purchase the Hardcover Edition Clint Eastwood: Icon The Essential Film Art Collection by David Frangioni Download the iBook Purchase the Hardcover Edition I've Never Met an Idiot on the River: Reflections on Family, Photography, and Fly-Fishing by Henry Winkler Download the iBook Download the Kindle Version Purchase the Hardcover Edition

Barbarians: A Handbook for Aspiring Savages by Dr. Byron Clavicle and Grute Skullbasher Illustrations by Joshua Kemble Download the iBook Purchase the Hardcover Edition Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads by Kirk Demarais Download the iBook Purchase the Hardcover Edition Inception:  The Shooting Script by Christopher Nolan Download the iBook   Download the Kindle Version    Purchase the Paperback Edition

Also available from iTunes: Whitney Houston: The Voice, the Music, the Inspiration and Batmobile: The Complete History.

50 Years with The Rolling Stones

Coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of the "World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band," Rolling Stones 50x20 celebrates the career of the Rolling Stones as seen through the lens of twenty world-class photographers. This stunning visual essay brings together more than eighty exceptional black-and-white and color photographs that document the longevity, celebrity, and popularity of the band synonymous with rock.

Beginning with Gus Coral's photos of the Stones' first tour of England in the fall of 1963, Rolling Stones 50x20 chronicles the band's development through such key periods as the Between the Buttons images of Gered Mankowitz, the Satanic Majesties Request-era photographs of Michael Cooper, the Beggar's Banquet session photos of Michael Joseph, and much, much more.

Chronologically sequenced, each photographer's work is accompanied by a personal essay that discusses the significance of and circumstances surrounding the images and when they were shot.

Rolling Stones 50x20 features the photographs of Fernando Aceves, Bob Bonis, Gus Coral, Michael Cooper, William Coupon, Barry Feinstein, David Fenton, Claude Gassian, Bob Gruen, Ross Halfin, Michael Joseph, Eddie Kramer, Chris Makos, Gered Mankowitz, Jan Olofsson, Michael Putland, Mark Seliger, Eric Swayne, Mark Weiss, and Baron Wolman.

Featuring a foreword by Richard Harrington, music writer for the Washington Post, an introduction by the book's editor, Chris Murray, founder and director of Govinda Gallery in Washington, D.C.; and an afterword by Chris Salewicz, writer for the NME and author of many books, Rolling Stones 50x20 delivers an intimate look at the artists and portrays defining moments in their illustrious career.

An Evening with Narada Michael Walden

On December 5th, 2012, Narada Michael Walden appeared at The Grammy Museum to discuss his latest project, play some music and share his new book, Whitney Houston: The Voice, the Music, the Inspiration (Insight Editions, 2012). 

Walden sat in the cockpit alongside Whitney while her career skyrocketed, producing many of the hits that today comprise her musical legacy-among them, "How Will I Know," "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," "Where Do Broken Hearts Go," and "One Moment in Time." His intimate stories of their unforgettable times together, both inside and outside the recording studio, draw a portrait of a smart, funny, compassionate woman whose striking physical beauty was matched by her inner strength and justifiable self-confidence. 

As the cousin of Dionne Warwick and daughter of Cissy Houston, Whitney was able to draw on her lineage to make an unprecedented impact. And, at the same time, she and Narada enjoyed a rock-solid bond, fostered through their shared musical and spiritual backgrounds. 

Narada Michael Walden is an Emmy and Grammy-award winning producer and songwriter for artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Stevie Wonder, and Tom Jones. He has earned equal acclaim as a recording and performing artist and in 2012 will release his solo album Thunder. He lives in San Rafael, CA.


 
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