Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock, the new book by Lisa S. Johnson and edited by Brad Tolinski, features a foreword by Peter Frampton, and afterword by Suzi Quatro.

From the photographer of the critically acclaimed 108 Rock Star Guitars comes Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock (September 2021, $60), a new collection of beautifully shot guitar photos, documenting the legendary instruments of more than 150 music icons, including B.B. King, Joan Jett, Kurt Cobain, Keith Richards, St. Vincent, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Lita Ford, and Buck Owens.

Armed with a macro lens, an incredible eye for detail, and a truly inspiring vision, Lisa S. Johnson takes the world of fine art photography on a rock and roll joyride. Johnson’s work conjures the abstract yet possesses a sensual and ethereal aura, illustrating the intimate wear of each instrument featured. Johnson’s debut book received rave reviews, and in Immortal Axes, she raises the bar even higher to capture the imagination of music fans. Each intimate photograph is accompanied by a touch of musical history, an anecdote or personal storytelling moment.

“Guitars are special instruments,” writes Peter Frampton in his foreword. “Like Stradivarius and Guarneri violins made in the 18th century, they need to be treasured and documented for future generations. In many ways, that’s what this wonderful book is all about: preserving guitar history.” The late great Les Paul once commented, “Lisa’s work is wonderfully evocative, images unlike any I have ever seen.” High praise, indeed, from a legendary guitar pioneer.

“It was an honor to work on this important book with Lisa over the last few years,” states Immortal Axes book editor Brad Tolinski, who spent 25 years as Editor in Chief of Guitar World Magazine. “Her diligence in pursuing these guitars and capturing their true character was inspiring, and her personal memories of her encounters help make each image leap off the page.You may never get a chance to hold these guitars or see them in person. Few of us ever will. But no worries - Lisa and her camera have it covered, and as you have seen, it was in the best of hands.”

Johnny Cash (who’s guitar is featured in Immortal Axes) once sang, “I’ve been everywhere, man,” and that can certainly be said of Lisa. Over the years, she has traveled extensively to get the shot wherever and whenever the guitars were available. This includes venues, studios, artist residences, management offices and museums. And she’s loved every minute of it.

The cover mystique that started off with 108 Rock Star Guitars continues with Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock.You won’t find the usual guitar photo here but, if you look real close, you will find several symbols of the instrument. Like all of the guitar photos contained within the book, it’s all in the fine details. As Lisa describes it, “I like to infuse cosmic guitar and sacred geometry motifs to inspire the reader to look within, just as the music does.”

Immortal Axes is a must-have for guitar lovers and every reader who wants to know more about their
favorite guitarists and the instruments they cherish.

Guitarists featured include: Albert King, Al Kooper, Albert King, Albert Lee, Aldo Nova, Alex Skolnick, B.B. King, Billy Duffy, Billy Sheehan, Blackbyrd McKnight, Bo Diddley, Bob Bain, Brad Paisley, Brad Whitford, Brian “Damage” Forsythe, Brian May, Brian Ray, Brian Wheat, Bruce Conte, Buck Sharma, Buck Owens, Buddy Guy, Carlos Cavazo, Charlie Christian, Chet Atkins, Chris Squire, Cliff Burton, Daniel Ash, Dave Alvin, Dave Davies, Dave Grohl, Dave Murray, Dave Rude, Dave Sharp, David Ellefson, David Gilmour, Denis “Piggy” D’Amour, Dick Wagner, Dimebag Darrell, Doyle Bramhall II, Duane Allman, Eldon Shambin, Elvis Presley, Eric Bloom, Eric Clapton, Francis “Rocco”Prestia, Frank Hannon, Gary Moore, Geezer Butler, George Benson, George Harrison, George Thorogood, Glen Campbell, Guitar Shorty, Howard Leese, Jackson Browne, James Burton, James Hetfield, Janick Gers, Jeff Beck, Jeff Carlisi, Jennifer Batten, Jerry Cantrell, Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Jett, Joe Perry, John 5, John Entwistle, John Fryer, John Lee Hooker, John Lennon, John Mayall, Johnny Cash, Keith Richards, Kirk Hammett, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain, Laurence Juber, Les Paul, Lita Ford, Lou Pallo, Lowell Fulson, Lucinda Williams, Luther Dickinson, Malcolm Young, Marc Ferrari, Marty Friedman, Merle Haggard, Michael Anthony, Michael Franti, Mike Bloomfield, Mike Enzinger, Mike Oldfield, Mike Starr, Nancy Wilson, Neil “Spyder” Geraldo, Nita Strauss, Nuno Bettencourt, Orianthi, Patti Quatro, Paul Dean, Paul Gilbert, Paul McCartney, Paul Nowinski, Paul Reed Smith, Pearl Thompson, Pete Townshend, Peter Frampton, Phil Collen, Phil Lesh, R.L. Burnside, Randy Rhoads, Rick Danko, Rick Savage, Rick Springfield, Rick Vito, Ricky Byrd, Robert Belfour, Robert Trujillo, Roger Steen, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Montrose, Ronnie Wood, Rory Gallagher, Rusty Anderson, Scott Ian, St. Vincent, Stephen Stills, Steve Clark, Steve Cropper, Steve Hackett, Steve Harris, Steve Howe, Steve Marriott, Steve Stevens, Stevie Salas, Susan Tedeschi, Susanna Hoffs, Suzi Quatro, T-Model Ford, Todd Rundgren, Tom Petty, Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Thayer, Tony Iommi, Vernon Reid, Vicki Peterson, Vivian Campbell, Waddy Wachtel, Whitey Kirst, Will Lee, William Reid, Willie DeVille, Zakk Wylde.