VARIOUS ARTISTS 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2009 issue 960-page softback book - totally revised edition of the ultimate critical collection of the best ever album. Includes Preface by the founding editor of Rolling Stone Michael Lydon and the general editor of the publication is Robert Dimery. The book spans over 50 years of outstanding music, from the genesis of Fifties Rock 'n' roll to the technological and electronic innovations of the 2000s. Featuring inside knowledge and incisive criticism from 90 internationally acclaimed music journalists and illustrated with images of album covers, bands and artists)