Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has teamed up with Gibson Publishing to release a new coffee-table book titled The Collection: Kirk Hammett.
The 400-page book focuses on the metal legend’s guitar collection, featuring vibrant pictures shot in Hawaii and Los Angeles by renowned photographer Ross Halfin, as well as the stories behind Hammett’s most prized instruments.
“I am thrilled to announce the launch of The Collection: Kirk Hammett,” stated the Metallica guitarist. “I’ve worked diligently on this curated collection of vintage and modern guitars for the book. I feel the book captures the rich history and artistry behind each of these unique and rare instruments. Every picture tells a story and thanks to Ross Halfin and his exceptional photography, every picture in this book is worth a million words! This book could not be possible without the help of Gibson, so I’d like to thank them for making my passion for Greeny, and guitars a reality. I hope all of you enjoy this journey as much as I did.”
Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson, added, “It’s exciting the time has come to release The Collection: Kirk Hammett by Gibson. We have been working on this project with Kirk for years now, and I had the opportunity to work closely with Kirk on the composition of the collection for the book. It was a thrill to put this together and it took a village to get it done! I hope everyone appreciates the work that went into this book.”
The Collection: Kirk Hammett is available in three versions. A Custom Edition ($799) is limited to just 300 copies and comes in a huge presentation box featuring custom artwork, along with a large-format 17 x 12” hardcover version of the book with a lenticular cover, an art print of a Ross Halfin portrait of Kirk Hammett signed by both Halfin and the Metallica guitarist, an Axe Heaven® miniature replica of Hammett’s 1979 Gibson Flying V with case and stand, an exclusive pick tin complete with six Dunlop Kirk Hammett signature Jazz III guitar picks, and a Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity.
A Deluxe Edition ($299) is limited to 1,500 signed and numbered copies, and features a slipcase adorned with exclusive photography of Hammett’s prized Greeny guitar, a 13.7 x 9.8” copy of the book, an exclusive 33 x 23” poster, and a Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity.
And a Standard Edition ($149) is simply the 13.7 x 9.8” copy of the book. A promotional video for the book narrated by actor Jason Momoa, as well as select images, can be seen below.
All three editions can be ordered now from Gibson.com.
Fans can catch Hammett when he heads out on tour with Metallica for the next North American leg of the band’s “M72 World Tour,” kicking off April 19th in Syracuse, New York. Pick up tickets here.
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