Golden Age Of Fender: 1946-1970

The Stratocaster. The Telecaster. During the quarter-century following World War II, Fender guitars didn't just make music. They made musical history. Those spectacular years are remembered and celebrated in this definitive new book, which tells the story of the Fender company and the wondrous instruments it created. Featuring 250 photographs of Fender guitars-including some extremely rare guitars in private collections-as well as the largest collection of Fender advertising ever assembled, this gorgeously designed volume is a comprehensive account of Fender's golden age. It will be irresistible to anyone interested in guitars, rock 'n' roll, or mid-century American collectibles and ephemera. Like the guitars it documents, the book simply brings down the house.

Martin Kelly is the joint Managing Director of the highly acclaimed British independent record label Heavenly Recordings, home of The Magic Numbers, Doves and Cherry Ghost.

Paul Kelly is an award winning film maker and designer. He has taken all of the photographs in this book.

Terry Foster is one of the world's leading authorities and collectors of Fender Guitars. He lives in the U.S.

Publisher: Octopus Books
Distributor: Hachette Book Group USA
Publication Date: 05-24-2010
Pages: 288
Measurements: 11.5in X 9in X 1in X 3.28lb