Rush: The Making of A Farewell to Kings chronicles the notorious
story of how one of the most influential rock bands of all-time came to
envision, write, and record their ground-breaking fifth studio album: A
Farewell to Kings.
Recorded and mixed in just over a month, A Farewell to Kings was
adventurous, risk-taking album that brought the world two of the band's
most beloved songs: "Closer to the Heart" and the majestic "Xanadu."
Following the worldwide tour for their first major commercial success,
2112, Rush began their transition into their celebrated progressive
rock sound with A Farewell to Kings. The progressive rock album
allowed band members Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart to test out
new instruments and recording styles, marking the transition into the
eclectic sound fans have come to know and love.
Rush: The Making of A Farewell to Kings chronicles the birth of this
renowned album, from the moments Rush developed the idea for the
unconventional sound to the legendary recording sessions at Rockfield
Studios in Wales. Now with new contributions from Rush guitarist Alex
Lifeson and A Farewell to Kings producer Terry Brown, this graphic
novel sheds light on new details even the most avid Rush fans will be
excited to learn about the making of the band's fifth studio album.
Featuring a new blueprint cover, the much-requested paperback version of
the bestselling graphic novel, Rush: The Making of A Farewell to
Kings, offers Rush fans the opportunity to add this epic,
fully-authorized graphic novel to their collection. With stunning
artwork and storytelling from the creative minds at Fantoons, readers
will be taken on a wild and unforgettable journey through the making of
one of the biggest commercial successes in Rush's forty-plus-year-long
career.
Whether you're a new Rush listener or a long-time follower, this book is
a must-have for every Rush fan.
