The Rolling Stones Off The Record, Mark Paytress — 1st Edition
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Publication: London, Omnibus Press, 2003
Formatting: 8vo, pp. 459.
Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains exceptionally tight and square, with the black cloth boards presenting cleanly, save for a faint, superficial scuff mark to the rear board. The silver gilt typography to the spine remains notably bright and unoxidised. Internally, the text block is pristine and free from foxing, with crisp, unmarked pages and clean edges throughout. The original dust jacket is well-preserved, retaining its structural integrity without significant edge-wear or fading.
Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition printing of Mark Paytress's comprehensive compilation of Rolling Stones interviews. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth with silver spine tooling, the volume provides a definitive oral history of the band.
While not an inherently scarce title on the open market, it is increasingly uncommon to find copies that retain this degree of internal brightness alongside an unblemished, structurally sound original dust jacket.
Dive into the turbulent, exhilarating history of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band through their own words. The Rolling Stones Off The Record is a masterful assembly of outrageous opinions, candid confessions, and unrehearsed interviews that span the group's legendary career. From their blues-steeped origins to global superstardom, Mark Paytress captures the authentic, rebellious flavour of the Stones, offering fans an unfiltered glimpse into the madness and magic of their lives on and off the stage.
Book Condition: Near Fine
Book Authors: Mark Paytress
Book Publisher: Omnibus Press
Book Language: English
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Genre: Music
Book edition: First Edition
Signed: No
Book Pages: 459
Book Publication Year: 2003
Book Publication Date:
Book Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: N/A
Book Series: N/A
Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom
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Book Condition Guide
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| New | A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage. |
| As New | The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years. |
| Fine | The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked. |
| Near Fine | The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition. |
| Very Good | The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present. |
| Good | A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy. |
| Fair | A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity. |
| Poor | A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance. |
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