The glitz, the glamour, the unforgettable beats: at Special Editions we love pop, and are delighted to present a wide range of editions celebrating pop icons past and present. From gorgeous hardbacks packed with photography of our favourite stars, to clamshell case editions filled with extravagant extras, we've put together four of our very best recommendations for you to browse.
ABBA: All The Songs
No band says pop like ABBA. From their breakout 1974 Eurovision performance to 2021's internationally bestselling, chart-topping release Voyage, ABBA have been capturing hearts for decades.
Clocking in at over 500 pages, this lavish hardback edition is the ABBA bible. Not only does it detail the story behind every one of their songs - the inspiration behind their lyrics, recording process, and instruments used - it also includes hundreds of photographs of the Swedish superstars on stage and behind-the-scenes. It's simply a must-have for ABBA fans and a wonderful gift for fans of pop history.
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Alladin Sane 50
Originally published for the 50th anniversary of Alladin Sane, this gorgeous hardback is packed with photographs, including David Bowie's iconic lightning bolt makeup - one of the most striking and recognisable images in the history of pop.
Aladdin Sane 50 also features essays by renowned experts and authors Paul Morley, Charles Shaar Murray, Nicholas Pegg, Kevin Cann, Jérôme Soligny and Geoffrey Marsh on Bowie's remarkable album and the story behind the famous cover.
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David Bowie: Mixing Memory & Desire
You can never get too much Bowie! From the lens of renowned photographer Kevin Cummins comes this phenomenal collection of photographs of one of pop's greatest icons. Mixing Memory & Desire is packed with images, including special never-before-seen insights into the life of a singular, and much-missed, artist.
Our special edition is a truly incredible collector's item, featuring a specially-printed Perspex slipcase, a print portrait of David Bowie hand-signed by photographer Kevin Cummins, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. This is a chance to own a rare piece of photographic history, with this edition limited to 150 copies.
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Scattershot: The Deluxe Edition
As the lyric writer for artists including Elton John, Bernie Taupin is a crucial behind the scenes of the pop movement, and his tell-all memoir gives a look inside a unique life, from humble beginnings in rural Lincolnshire to the glamour of 70s and 80s Beverly Hills. A story of art and triumph, told with all the flair of a master songwriter, Scattershot is something truly special.
So is, of course, the presentation of our deluxe edition. A numbered, signed edition, bound in artwork designed by Bernie himself, the book arrives in a unique presentation case that is packed with added extras, including a hand-signed print and an exclusive and never-before-heard story, read and recorded by Bernie, stored on a Scattershot USB stick. It's a fabulous collector's item and a wonderful art-piece to treasure forever.
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