Cover of Monkeemania: The Story of the Monkees

Monkeemania: The Story of the Monkees

Glenn Baker traces the Monkees' meteoric rise to fame, the adulation and hostility they faced at the top of pop's ladder, and their sudden decline. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, including Monkees ephemera and film stills, this guide offers a complete discography and coverage of the Monkees' 30th anniversary.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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