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.

Today in Music History - Jimi Hendrix celebrates his birthday with The Rolling Stones

Today in music history - (November 27, 1969) Jimi Hendrix celebrates his birthday at The Rolling Stones concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. 

Eddie Kramer was there to capture this photo of Jimi and Mick backstage and we're thrilled to have this image included in our book Rolling Stones 50x20, celebrating the fifty-year career of this legendary rock band.

Jimi Hendrix can be found in many of our photography books featuring legendary musicians, such as The Experience (photos by Gered Mankowitz), Rock Gods (photos by Robert M. Knight) and All Access (photos by Ken Regan).

More images of The Rolling Stones can be seen in Gered Mankowitz' latest collection, One on One: Rolling Stones.

This Day in Music History (1964)

Aug 19, 1964: The Beatles kick off first U.S. tour at San Francisco's Cow Palace

When the Beatles first landed in the U.S. before their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, photographer Ken Regan was there to capture the moment. Later that same year, in August of 1964, Regan was there again as the Beatles took to the stage for their first U.S. concert.

In his own words, and an excerpt from his book, "All Access: The Rock 'N' Roll Photography of Ken Regan," he noted his surprise when he realized who the man was he was about to photograph:

When The Beatles returned to America in August, 1965, for their second tour and played the Sullivan show again, I got one of my favorites. Walking the aisles, one audience member caught my eye: an older man sitting with his fingers plugged in his ears to mute the high-pitched squeals. As I moved in for this terrific shot, I got a closer look and realized I was photographing the legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Leonard Bernstein and his family take in the concert, August 1965 (photo by Ken Regan)

To see more of Ken Regan's class photographs featuring The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and more, pick up a copy of his photography collection that GQ described as "an exhaustive, gorgeously composed inside look at some of rock 'n' roll's most famous and famously private artists in intimate and outrageous settings."

2012 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalists

It's award time in the publishing world and we couldn't be more thrilled to announce another group of books and authors from Insight Editions that are included in this list of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalists by Independent Book Publishers Association.

 Biography:                                                                       

House of Cash: The Legacies of My Father, Johnny Cash
by John Carter Cash

Coffee Table Large Format:                                                

All Access: The Rock 'N' Roll Photography of Ken Regan
by Jim Jerome

Art and Photography:                                                        

Amazing Everything: The Art of Scott C.
by Scott Campbell

Interior Design: 3 or More Color; Children’s/Young Adult:    

Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Film Making Journey

by Bob McCabe

Congratulations to our authors, the photographers, illustrators and the Insight Editions creative team that helped design the layouts of these books.

Top Titles from 2011

It's February already, but we're still excited about our successful titles from 2011, especially those that are still getting some major publicity. Of course, it does help that we've been lucky enough to work with some big names, like John Carter Cash, Ken Regan and Deckard Cain, the character behind one of the most anticipated games of this year, from Blizzard Entertainment.


Rave Reviews:

All Access (2nd printing)

"Magic, historic, epic moments, and all in a day’s work for Regan, judging by the jaw-dropping number of them featured in the book’s pages.

But then who else could boast a preface by Keith Richards and an introduction by Mick Jagger….?" - Driven

Diablo III: Book of Cain

"...the most badass pieces of gaming literature I've ever had the pleasure of getting my hands on." - Nerd Mentality

House of Cash (2nd printing)

"...it may be one of the best ways to get to know what he was like as a father, husband, and friend instead of as the musical icon so many are familiar with." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

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February is Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month with these true originals from Insight Editions.

Reggae Scrapbook
by Roger Steffans
Photography by Peter Simon

Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley in Jamaica and Beyond
Written and photographed by David Burnett

Bob Marley (One on One series)
by David Burnett


The Experience: Jimi Hendrix at Mason's Yard
by Gered Mankowitz

Knockout: The Art of Boxing
by Ken Regan
Preface by Liam Neeson
Introduction by Norman Mailer

The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey and Passions
by Quincy Jones
Preface by Maya Angelou
Introduction by Bono

Receive 20% these featured titles when you enter promo code: ORIGINALS at check-out. Offer ends 2/2/2012.

Ken Regan talks photography

Behind the scenes with music legends

If you're a music fan, you'll love the intimate photographs and stories from these classic artists that offer a brief piece of history and capture them at the height of their careers. 

The Experience: Jimi Hendrix at Mason's Yard

House of Cash: The Legacies of My Father, Johnny Cash

All Access: The Rock 'N' Roll Photography of Ken Regan


Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley




Rock Gods: Forty Years of Rock Photography

The Photography of Ken Regan

Ken Regan's portfolio of images is unlike any other. With behind-the-scenes, candid photos of rock 'n roll legends like The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin and The Rolling Stones, his new collection of pictures from the past forty years of his career, Regan captures a worldwide audience of music lovers and those who can not look away from pop culture icons.

Photo by Ken Regan

"All Access: The Rock 'N' Roll Photography of Ken Regan" contains over 300 pages that will delight and captivate readers of all ages. With an introduction by Mick Jagger, a Preface by Keith Richards, and an Afterword by James Taylor, fans will be left with an even greater appreciation for Regan's place in history.

Four decades of private photo shoots and unforgettable moments that define popular music can be found within these pages which include images of true rock stars, such as:

• Joan Baez
• Chuck Berry
• The Doors
• Eagles
• Billy Joel
• Jerry Lee Lewis
• Madonna
• Roy Orbison
• Robert Plant
• Prince
• Carly Simon
• Sting
• James Taylor
• U2

Ken Regan is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared on more than 200 magazine covers, including Time, Rolling Stone, People, Newsweek, Life, and Entertainment Weekly. His previous photography book, "Knockout: The Art of Boxing", earned an independent Book Publishers Gold medal Award.