John Drumbo French - Beefheart: Through The Eyes Of Magic

This is the Paperback Edition of this mighty tome originally published in hardback in 2010. Written by the man who spent more time than anyone else with Don Van Vliet and The Magic Band this book serves as the definitive book about the group.Clocking in at nearly 900 pages with 16 pages of very rare and often previously unpublished photos. Tracing the history of the group it includes reminiscences from key members of The Magic Band and The Mothers Of Invention. There are amazing stories about the recording process, particularly Trout Mask Replica, and life on the road with the Captain.