The Ramones helped kick-start the punk movement and change rock history. Now, on the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, comes the first full-color book on the legendary band. Written by veteran music journalist Martin Popoff, Ramones at 40 explodes with visuals and offers insightful writing, stand-alone features, and a full discography. With a foreword by Ramones' bandmember C. J. Ramone, it's a must-have for every Ramones fan.

Author Biography

A Ramones fan since '76, Martin Popoff is the author of 49 rock books, including Fade to Black: Hard Rock Cover Art of the Vinyl Age (Sterling), as well as being a 20-year veteran writer for the likes of Goldmine, Brave Words 8. Bloody Knuckles, Guitar World, CMJ and bravewordscom. Additionally, Martin has served as consultant and researcher for Banger Films on feature films, as well as the TV series Metal Evolution and Rock Icons, and is a regular speaker at conferences on the history of heavy metal. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.