This is the book that takes fans into the recording studio for every song released by Led Zeppelin, one of the most popular rock bands of all time. Music historians Jean-Michel Guesdon and Phillippe Margotin have compiled the fascinating stories surrounding the music of Page, Plant, Jones, and Bonham into one engaging coffee-table tome. With chapters arranged chronologically by album, the authors document, dissect, and discuss each song, providing basic information (songwriter, track length, number of takes, etc.), a brief discussion of how it was written and recorded, and an overall assessment. Fans will also learn the genesis of their lyrics, the inspiration for their album covers, the instruments used, and the contributions of engineers such as Andy Johns, who helped create the iconic drum sound on “When the Levee Breaks” by recording Bonham at the bottom of a stairwell. With over 500 photographs. Hardcover. 608 pages. 11" H x 8 1/4" W x 2" D. (5 1/4 lbs.)