Live in Japan : George Harrison With Eric Clapton and Band
Guildford, England: Genesis Publications, 1993. Profusely illustrated with hundred of color photographs and facsimile memorabilia by Brian and Nick Roylance, among others. First edition, first printing. Signed/Limited edition. Full black morocco, stamped in gilt and red, aeg, housed in publisher's matching double-slotted slipcase. 274pp. 13.5" x 10.25" Both volumes fine in fine publisher's slipcase. Item #234403
Signed by George Harrison on front pastedown label. Limited to 3500 signed and numbered copies, of which this is 455. Additional portfolio includes two cds of George Harrison Live in Japan, along with laminated "After Show" pass and four George Harrison and Eric Clapton guitar pics, in original pouch.
In 1991, George Harrison was joined on stage by Eric Clapton and band for what would be his final full-length tour. The tour consisted of twelve full shows across Japan. Clapton, in his forward, explains how Harrison was persuaded to return to touring after a seventeen year hiatus. In the first and longest chapter, George Harrison recounts his experience back on the stage, collaborating with Clapton and his band. Each subsequent chapter is written by a different member of the band, recounting what it was like working and playing with Harrison on such a monumental tour. Including a full tour itinerary, this deluxe edition gives the reader a back stage pass to one of the most significance rock-and-roll tours of the late-twentieth century.
Price: $3,500.00