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This book, capturing Paul's own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was originally published as a high-end collector's edition. Backbeat Books is pleased to celebrate the legend once more in this first-ever paperback edition, making Les Paul's fascinating story available to a wide range of readers. This is the definitive work on the recording and electric guitar pioneer whose prodigious talents and relentless work ethic single-handedly launched a new era in American popular music. Packed with words of wisdom and experience from one of the most important contributors to modern music. 368 pp.