Play It Forward Episode 324 With Lisa S Johnson Immortal Axes Guitars That Rock

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 324 with Lisa S Johnson the author of Immortal Axes: Guitars that Rock.From the photographer of the critically acclaimed 108 Rock Star Guitarscomes Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock (September 2021, $60), anew collection of beautifully shot guitar photos, documenting the legendaryinstruments of more than 150 music icons, including B.B. King, Joan Jett,Kurt Cobain, Keith Richards, St. Vincent, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, LitaFord, and Buck Owens.Armed with a macro lens, an incredible eye for detail, and a truly inspiringvision, Lisa S. Johnson takes the world of fine art photography on a rockand roll joyride. Johnson’s work conjures the abstract yet possesses a sensualand ethereal aura, illustrating the intimate wear of each instrument featured.Johnson’s debut book received rave reviews, and in Immortal Axes, sheraises the bar even higher to capture the imagination of music fans. Eachintimate photograph is accompanied by a touch of musical history, ananecdote or personal storytelling moment.“Guitars are special instruments,” writes Peter Frampton in his foreword.“Like Stradivarius and Guarneri violins made in the 18th century, they needto be treasured and documented for future generations. In many ways, that’swhat this wonderful book is all about: preserving guitar history.”The late great Les Paul once commented, “Lisa’s work is wonderfullyevocative, images unlike any I have ever seen.” High praise, indeed, from alegendary guitar pioneer.“It was an honor to work on this important book with Lisa over the last fewyears,” states Immortal Axes book editor Brad Tolinski, who spent 25 yearsas Editor in Chief of Guitar World Magazine. “Her diligence in pursuing theseguitars and capturing their true character was inspiring, and her personalmemories of her encounters help make each image leap off the page. You maynever get a chance to hold these guitars or see them in person. Few of us everwill. But no worries - Lisa and her camera have it covered, and as you haveseen, it was in the best of hands.”