Books 1981-1984

The Italian only book that comes with the 1981 SuperStar compilation album. 12 Pages with many excellent Gabriel-era photos. See more info here.
Genesis by Giampiero Vigorito & Gammalibri 1981. 130 page biography with a few black and white photos. No ISBN or catalog number.
Genesis - Testi Con Traduzione a Fronte by Mick St. Michael Italy 1982. 223 pages of English to Italian translations of Genesis songs from FGTR to Abacab, although not every song in included. No photos. Arcana Editrice: ISBN Number 88-85008-43-7.

Updated in 1988 with about 50 more pages.
Genesis - Alle sorgenti della musica (to sources of music) by Piero Mantero Genova Italy 1983.
Genesis Le Leggenda Continua... (The Legend Continues) by Fratelli Gallo 1983, no relation to Armando I assume. 64 pages and large size. Many color pictures, some exclusive. No ISBN or catalog number.
The Illustrated Discography 1983 by Geoff Parkyn. One of the few collectors Genesis books and made by the head of the Official Genesis Information fanclub. However, it is generally poor and missing much information. ISBN 0 7119 0163 5. Reprinted in 1984 as Turn it on Again ISBN 0 7119 0442 1. 125 small B&W pages.
Popular 1 magazine type publication from Spain 1983 - Issue #46. Includes 20 pages and huge poster.
Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Beyond by Phillip Kamin and Peter Goddard 1984. ISBN 0 8253 0243 9. 115 pages. An ok book. Some nice interview pieces and good photos of the reunion show and other photos from the 1980s. However, no Gabriel-era photos at all.
Genesis by Sergio D'Alesio Italy 1984. Lato Side Editorie. 93 pages of biography and pictures with a discography.
The Book of Genesis by Hugh Fielder 1984 (First and Second printing). ISBN 0 312 08880 9. A book of interviews with all band members. An interesting book but lacks good quality photographs. 128 pages.
Genesis by Janis Sacht 1984. ISBN 0 86276 257 X. 124 pages. The pictures are ok, but not enough good ones in color. In general an average or below average book with misinformation.
Armando Gallo's From one Fan to All Others 1984. An exceptional book of glossy color photos from the early days until the time of printing. Extra large size. ISBN 0 7119 0515 0.

Also a super-rare printing from Japan in 1985. Same book as the UK version except the cover is different - styled as a sort of book cover, and has an introduction in Japanese. Shinko Music publishing ISBN 4-401-62100-X.

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