10 best books of 2009

10 best books of 2009
BOOKS:
1. led zeppelin concert file by dave lewis. best zep book ever

2. penguin guide to jazz recordings . most jazz history Ive ever seen.

3. 'underground: my life with sds & the weather underground' mark rudd . rudd from the weathermen went underground on rittenhouse ca. 1970. remind you of anyone we know?

4. robert frank 'the americans' among top 5 photo books ever

5. Steven Gaines' "Fool's Paradise" (Miami) southbeach yay

6. 'barbie & ruth: the story of the worlds most famous doll' by robin gerber. i like barbie.

7. jose torres 'sting like a bee; the muhammad ali story' 1971. the greatest.

8, 'under their thumb' bill german . teenager hangs with stones in 1980-ish debauch wow

9. timothy leary 'turn on tune in drop out' we all remember timothy leary.

10. gay talese 'thy neighbour's wife' read it when i was 10. well written n researched.

RUNNERS UP:
"Who shot rock & roll" magnificent pics since '50's + commentary.

william knoedelseder 'Im dying up here' LA comedy in mid-70's: wild


'the wit & wisdom of keith richards' I met him at tony guccione's party late 80s- totally down to earth chap

led zep shadows taller than our souls by charles cross. gimmicky pic book but hey, it's ZEPP !!!!