Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett is going to release a new coffee table book that looks at his guitar collection and life in music.
The 400-page book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, dives into his awesome guitars, including his 1979 Flying V and “Greeny” – the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard previously owned by Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green and Thin Lizzy’s Gary Moore.
You’ll read interviews with Chris Vinnicombe and Mark Agnesi – and see pictures from photo shoots in Hawaii and Los Angeles by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin.
Hammett said, “I’ve worked diligently on this curated collection of vintage and modern guitars for the book. I feel the book captures the rich history and artistry behind each of these unique and rare instruments. Every picture tells a story and thanks to Ross Halfin and his exceptional photography, every picture in this book is worth a million words.”
A Jason Momoa-narrated video accompanies the release, with Momoa saying, “Every guitar has a story, and the thrill of finding the right one can be as electrifying as any song it will play. Collecting is an obsession, a passion, and a neverending quest for discovering the perfect tone. No one knows this more than Kirk Hammett.”
You can pre-order The Collection: Kirk Hammett here – it will be published in three formats – standard edition, a deluxe edition (limited to just 1,500 copies), and a custom edition (limited too just 300 copies) – with both the deluxe and custom editions signed by Hammett.
Sounds killer.
Which musician would you like to see release their own book?
