Now if you are a Fan of Bruce Springsteen The Boss........this is a book for you.....

Bruce Springsteen by Meredith Ochs is a wonderful Illustrated Biography book of this wonderful the life of The Boss. He is still one of America’s favourite rock stars and one of the biggest-selling artists in history. Since 1968, Springsteen’s monolithic music career spans more than half a century and has included dozens of tours, awards, and 21 Grammys and he is still going strong.

This book has In-depth chapters that track Springsteen through his childhood in Freehold, New Jersey, the formation of the E Street Band, the breakout album Born to Run and mega-hit Born in the U.S.A. All the way to his smash hits, Springsteen on Broadway. Incredibly, as he continues to pack arenas and inspire generations of loyal fans, Springsteen’s stage presence, star power, and musicianship are as strong as ever.

This book also Includes 10 removable reproductions of memorabilia:

Springsteen’s draft card showing his 4F status
1965 concert poster for Springsteen’s first band, The Castiles
Concert poster for Springsteen’s band Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom
Concert ad for a Steel Mill concert
1975 contact sheet of photos to promote Born to Run
1974 postcard to promote Springsteen’s appearance at Armadillo World Headquarters
1976 print of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons onstage
1975 concert poster for the E Street Band at the Paramount Theater
1987 cover of Rolling Stone
1985 concert promo sticker

And the list is still growing.............There is no stopping The Boss!

The memorabilia, also has 115 images of Springsteen, which is both on and off stage, in this illustrated biography shows what words can’t always tell, to give you a full and intimate look at the musician’s life.

This is a wonderful book and a must have for a fan of The boss!!!

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for my ARC.

Bruce Springsteen has done it all! The phots and memorabilia are amazing! Any true fan will be amazed by this book!

Although never an intense fan, one who simply has to know every detail and lyric, I do consider myself a fan. Heck, according to my family tree's research, Bruce Springsteen is probably a distant cousin, so I've most definitely paid attention. Hey, he's "The Boss" after all.

Thus, while I was already familiar with much of the story, the author still managed to share both information and photos that I'd never seen. In other words, don't think you know it all. And, the photos, both new and old, are worth spending some time with to get a visual impression of his growth. You'll also be reminded of why so many of his early songs seem to focus on the idea of escape. That said, while his personal life is touched on, the focus remains on him as a man and this music.

I'm not even going to try to share a summary of his story, that's what this book is for, but will say that it's an excellent look into his life. I had an early digital copy and don't know whether it'll be updated to include the last few years or not, however. Nor did I have access to the extras mentioned in the blurb, so this is a review of the text alone and why I have dinged it .5, meaningless in the grand scheme. The tone is respectful and it's obvious the author is a fan. It never becomes gushy, however. Just matter-of-fact, straight-forward, just like the man himself. No gossip, in other words. People in his life are quoted at appropriate times, including his now wife. The photos are tasteful yet show his growth and associations with others in his life.

Bottom line, this is an excellent intro or follow-up read on Bruce Springsteen the man and his music. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 4.5/5 Thanks #NetGalley and ##QuartoPublishingGroup - #ChartwellBooks for allowing me early access. It's easy to envision this one being a treasured bit of memorabilia in people's lives or a perfect gift for a fellow fan.

What a great retrospective and perspective on the career of one of my favorite artists. Bruce Springsteen is important a part of the soundtrack of my life and I loved this presentation of his life and work. A great read, both for fans and the curious.

Very good book with pictures. Perfect for a Bruce Sprinsteen fan. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

A stunning, beautiful book for all fans of The Boss. It’s full of fabulous photos, trivia and the story is told respectfully and well.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to preview.

Great book about The Boss! I would love to gift this to my son and another one for my husband. They are huge Springsteen fans. Ochs has gathered great stories, details, and photos of this talented man. The book was beautiful. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.