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KISS MONSTER LAUNCHES JULY 3 2012

The KISS Monster book is almost here!

KISS got an up close and personal look at a “finished proof” of the massive KISS Monster book last week and were quite impressed. Gene was quoted as saying, “It’s fantastic!” After Paul had his first look he said, “This book is way beyond my expectations. The photos are incredible at this size. It’s not a coffee table book, it’s a coffee table!”

The KISS Monster book is a retrospective featuring all the different eras of KISS in makeup, starting in the early years and continuing on to present day. “We selected photos that captured the absolute essence of being in and around a KISS concert,” says Tommy.

“Ten different editions will be dedicated personally to the KISS Army of the biggest countries we’ve toured throughout the World,” Tommy continues, “each edition will feature a different cover featuring the flag of that nation and inside each book there will be a personally signed, dated and numbered dedication page from the band.”

The book is presently being custom printed in Italy at EBS Editoriale Bortolazzi Stei, one of the finest book manufacturers in the world. Each individual copy will be handmade with no machines involved in the finishing and binding of the book. Each book will have a character and feel of its own, at the same time retaining explicit high production standards.

KISS will officially unveil the KISS Monster book in July. Stay Tuned!

  1. Marcio Augusto Reply
    Amazing !!! Monster !!! Brazilian KISS ARMY !!!
  2. Scott Taylor Reply
    I know the book was probably as expensive to produce as it is special, but could you make it any less affordable to us KISS fans?
  3. Mark Peace Thomas Reply
    Wow!! That is awesome! Perhaps the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should buy one ;)
  4. Alex Fedotov Reply
    Wow! Russian flag cover! Amazing!!!!!!!!! Unbelievably!!!!!!!! I want the best, I got the best! KISS forever!!!!!
  5. Eric Nelson Reply
    This book looks AWESOME,and it's been a long time coming,and would also make a great companion piece to the KISStory books,but the price is alot more than i thought it would be. I figured maybe in the $700-$800 range. If i had the $3499.00 right now i'd get it for sure because iv'e been a DIEHARD KISS fan my whole life,and when i first heard about this i was estatic,and still am actually,but i just can't afford the price. Oh well, those who can i envy you and am happy for you. Enjoy it. Maybe i'll get lucky some day and will be able to get it. Keep the KISS merchandise coming though!
  6. David Marlar Reply
    Awesome looking book. Sure to become a instant collectble. I wish however they would release a smaller more affordable version for lifelong die hard fans like myself who in no way can afford to purchase this once in a lifetime release. The band needs to remember that there are many of us fans who love the band as much or more than those who can afford this book but we do not have the means to purchase one. A smaller more affordable version would be appreciated!! Think about us little people guys. KISS RULES FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Gene Simmons Reply
    I love this book
  8. Chris Reply
    Many thanks to Gene, Paul, Tommy & Eric!! I'm a great fan from Austria! and i hope i'm one of 75 first buyer!See you again on the second KISS-Kruise in Miami!!Chris from Austria
  9. Alex Reply
    An own website for a 'cheap' book like this is surely great. Even an own page about the book itself - but any idea how many pages there are? Of course size matters but not only how large it is; also how thick it is does matter ;-)
  10. Danilo Reply
    Awesome pictures! Loved it!
  11. Danilo Reply
    KISS ARMY BRAZIL!
  12. lars svensson Reply
    Wow! Its a fantastic book. But unfortunately its not for ALL Kiss fan. Its for the RICH Kiss fan.
  13. The Anti-Thayer Reply
    Keep ROCKIN!
  14. The Celestial Reply
    Cool... KISS ARMY CANADA! Hope you guys release it a little smaller and a lot cheaper! Looks good though!!!
  15. brad williams Reply
    wow! i cannot wait to see my monster with a canada cover! i ordered the book on july 10,and cannot wait to get it.i know $4300.00 is a lot of money,but sometimes you just have to go for what you want in life.thank you kiss for making this art book,and please come through calgary alberta on the monster tour.as a lifelong fan,i think the band is better now than ever.thanks,brad.
  16. John P Reply
    A book almost as large as the hottest band in the world - KISS !!!
  17. Mike Reply
    Being a long time Kiss fan I would love to be able to purchase a copy however, as a retired military vet and working to ensure the bills are met it will have to remain a dream.
  18. Eric McKenna Reply
    I'm honored to have my photographic work chosen for this amazing book. A one of a kind book project done by the greatest rock band- EVER. Bravo!
  19. eduardo esposito Reply
    KISS is always been an important part of my life. KISS is life!
  20. Thomas Michael Anderson Reply
    Patiently waiting for my Canadian cover Monster Book to arrive! Display easel is already set up.
  21. Allen Reid Reply
    Damn looks like a great book but this poor die hard fan will ever afford it Like others have said a smaller less expensive be great. Oh Gene thank you for calling me while I was in hospital in Melbourne in 1995 and for my copy of Kisstory.
  22. Eric Nelson Reply
    Hello again everybody! Does anybody know,or has anybody heard approximately how many of the Monster books have been sold so far? I was just curious. I know KISS has stated that it wouldn't be fair to everybody who spent the big bucks for this book,to come out with a cheaper version of it,and i can totally understand,but i wish they could do some form of it that's a little more affordable for all the rest of us,who may not be able to put out that much money at one time. I know if they did do another version of this book in some fashion,they would be able to sell ALOT of these and still make a nice amount of money on it. For those of you who do get the Monster book,enjoy!!
  23. brad williams Reply
    hi there,just wanted to say that i got my monster today!! what a great book! this monster book is everything i was hoping it would be,and then some.thank you kiss for this one of a kind book.please come through calgary,alberta,canada on the monster tour 2013.i am from lethbridge alberta,where you did tour in 1974.1975.and 1985.i would love to see you here,but i know the concert hall is not big enough!!!!please-calgary-2013.brad williams.ps-$4300.00 is a great deal for this book,it is worth more!!!
  24. ralph hileman Reply
    as i go through and enjoy the look off the book and understand the quality that goes into it, i too have been a life time fan from boston, but like all the fans that are not well off...$$$!!! I had a chance to purchase a back stage meet and great in boston for the 35 years tour! that was a gift cause i was going through brain cancer or i wouldn't have been able to afford that either. but it was worth it!

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