(2003 - SAF Publishing Ltd., London)
by David Randall
Book description:
An unauthorized biography of former Focus, now solo guitarist, Jan Akkerman. Of more interest to fans of Akkerman, than Focus (only 78 pages on the band) it is penned by a former associate of Jan's who successfully coaxed the legendary Dutchman into touring the British Isles after many years. Going back to his days as a teenage sensation in the 60s with Johnny and the Cellar Rockers to his highly acclaimed Passion CD of 1999, it also features a fully comprehensive discography and liner note translations. It is the very first book written about this music phenomenon and has over 130 pictures, some quite rare, throughout the book.
Anonymus III
by Peet Johnson
Book description:
An as yet to be finished, fully comprehensive and chronological record of the band from it's infancy in 1969 to the present day. Drawing from exclusive interviews from past and present band members i.e. Thijs van Leer, Jan Akkerman, Pierre van der Linden, Bobby Jacobs, Colin Allen, Jan Dumée, Niels van der Steenhoven, Hans Cleuver, Eef Albers, Bert Smaak, Cyril Havermans, PJ Proby and many more. Lavishly illistrated with rare, never before seen photos and fully indexed.
The book has the full backing of the band and is scheduled to be published in late 2011, with a general release soon after.
Anonymus III