GEDDY LEE’S BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK of BASS
Patient
- HarperDesign
Treatment
- Book and slipcase design
- Custom typography
Diagnosis
Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass provides an in-depth exploration of the iconic Rush frontman’s extensive collection of bass guitars. Written in Geddy’s unique voice, the book showcases the stories behind over 250 basses from his personal collection, ranging from vintage models to rare and one-of-a-kind instruments. It features detailed photographs, personal anecdotes, and technical insights into the design and history of each instrument. Included is a foreword from Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, interviews with other legendary bassists such as John Paul Jones and Adam Clayton, and a detailed timeline charting the evolution of the bass guitar.
• 11.5 x 11.5 • slipcase stamped with silver foil on all sides • cover has silver foil stamping and tip-on photograph, with black foil pattern stamped on leather for the deluxe and blind stamping for the regular edition • maroon and silver bookmarks • 408 pages, 4-color plus metallic silver ink and spot gloss varnish on the photography, hardback book
Photography by Richard Sibbald
The endpapers serve as a complete index of every instrument featured in the book, while maroon and silver ribbon bookmarks provide an elegant, luxurious detail.
