{"product_id":"book-gxok","title":"God Only Knows","description":"Originally published in 1978 as \u003ci\u003eThe Beach Boys and the California Myth\u003c\/i\u003e, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the twentieth century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic. An intimate look at Brian's rollercoaster of a life and career, it's told through the eyes of those who were there during Wilson's most legendary productions including \u003ci\u003ePet Sounds\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood Vibrations\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevised and updated, \u003ci\u003eGod Only Knows\u003c\/i\u003e covers the decades since the 1985 edition, including Brian's first acclaimed solo album, his startling return to live performing, the landmark \u003ci\u003ePet Sounds\u003c\/i\u003e tour, the \"All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson\" (which Leaf wrote and produced), and the triumphant and miraculous Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with surprising revelations, insight and behind-the-scenes detail, this indispensable book written by renowned Brian Wilson expert David Leaf begins with an overture from Sir Paul McCartney and includes essays from Sir Barry Gibb, Brian's wife Melinda Wilson, and an introduction by Jimmy Webb.","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49355253874992,"sku":"BDgxok","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49355253907760,"sku":"ZEgxok","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49355253940528,"sku":"ZMgxok","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/gxok-Square-cover.jpg?v=1780221795","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gxok","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}