{"product_id":"fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-andrea-swensson-9780760399378","title":"Fleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the untold stories behind Fleetwood Mac's masterpiece album in this expertly written and beautifully presented deep dive. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReleased in February 1977, \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003etransformed Fleetwood Mac from a veteran British-American rock act into a global phenomenon. On the album's 50th anniversary, music journalist Andrea Swensson revisits the creation of this cultural landmark through insightful writing and \u003cb\u003emore than 200 photographs \u003c\/b\u003eand pieces of memorabilia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTracing a tale of heartbreak, harmony, and enduring brilliance, this richly illustrated volume explores: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFleetwood Mac's evolution before 1977\u003c\/b\u003e - from the Peter Green blues years to the Buckingham-Nicks era that made history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe making of \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- recording at the Record Plant and the tension-fueled sessions that birthed classics like \"Go Your Own Way,\" \"Dreams,\" \"Don't Stop,\" and \"The Chain,\" as well as the concurrent Universal Amphitheater shows in August 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrack-by-track insights \u003c\/b\u003e- thoughtful and knowledgeable examination of the songs captures the album's musical and emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe band's legacy\u003c\/b\u003e - in addition to the reunion tours and accolades, Swensson underscores how Fleetwood Mac's personal drama, artistry, and chemistry turned private pain into universal songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the book covers the tour to support \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003cb\u003esidebars \u003c\/b\u003eaddress topics like the album artwork, later reissues, and each individual member. Presented as a\u003cb\u003e slipcased hardcover\u003c\/b\u003e, this is both a visual celebration and a \u003cb\u003ecomprehensive chronicle \u003c\/b\u003eof an album that continues to define pop-rock perfection half a century later. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor fans of rock history, design, and storytelling, \u003ci\u003eFleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential tribute to the music, the musicians, and the myths behind one of the greatest records ever made.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Albums series\u003c\/b\u003e presents authoritative explorations of rock's most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen and Born to Run\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrince and Purple Rain\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueen \u0026amp; A Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRun-DMC and Raising Hell\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEagles and Hotel California: 50 Years\u003c\/i\u003e ... with more to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrea Swensson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0760399379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760399378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Motorbooks International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.69d","brand":"Andrea Swensson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48659727253759,"sku":"9780760399378","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-andrea-swensson-9780760399378","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}