title: Light and Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page
author:  Brad Tolinski 
description: An effective, comprehensive account in the guitarists own words of his life and music.Keep a copy near the records  and your guitar. <b><i>Rolling Stone</i><br /><br /></b>Brad Tolinskis <i>Light &amp; Shade: Conversations With Jimmy Page</i> sheds serious light on this poorly understood, enigmatic musical genius. <b><i>Boston Globe</i><br /></b><br />A highly engrossing story. <i>Light and Shade</i> is simply an excellent rock n roll read. <b></b><i><b>New York Journal of Books<br /></b></i><br />An incredible account of one of rock music's most interesting careers, and a detailed look into the works of Jimmy Page. Tolinski demonstrates a special ability to elicit insightful, in-depth responses to his musical inquires and the result is far more revealing than average question and answer interview sessions. This may be the most probing and enjoyable explication of Page's career ever written.A vivid, immensely interesting and enlightening yet candid history of a genius and a giant. <i>Light and Shade </i>is by far one of the best books on the subject related to Led Zeppelin and a portrait of a figure of immeasurable musical and cultural importance. <b>AllAboutJazz.com<br /></b><br />A compelling oral biography The level of personal trust and the generous access that Page afforded Tolinski is evident throughout the books content and in its tone. Its page after page of Pagea classy, thoughtful gift for rock fans.<br /><b><i><b></b>SMOKE</i> Magazine</b><br /><br />By shining a light on the shadowy Page, Tolinski has created a must-have for any Led Zeppelin fan or guitar player. <b></b><i><b>Publishers Weekly<br /></b></i><br />This book shows the serious artistic side of Jimmy Page. A must-have item for rock music collections. <b><i>Booklist</i><br /></b><br />This is the most comprehensive &amp; compelling collection of interviews, insights &amp; historical anecdotes of one of Rock and Roll's premier guitarists, songwriters and producers ever compiled. A fascinating must-have for Jimmy Page fans like myself. <b>Slash<br /><br /></b><i>Light &amp; Shade</i> illuminates the haunted genius of Jimmy Page in an original and completely satisfying way. The conversational dynamic between the author and the subject reveals a wealth of info about the man, the music, and the magick.<br /><b>Kirk Hammett, Metallica<br /><br /></b>Jimmy Pagethe one and only! From mild to wild, Jimmy sez it all. This fine work will rock you!<b> Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top</b>
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  Jeremy Marsh sat with the rest of the live studio audience, feeling unusually
  conspicuous. He was one of only half a dozen men in attendance on that mid-
  December afternoon. He’d dressed in black, of course, and with his dark wavy
  hair, light blue eyes, and fashionable stubble, he looked every bit the New
  Yorker that he was. While studying the guest onstage, he managed to
  surreptitiously watch the attractive blonde three rows up. His profession
  often demanded effective multitasking. He was an investigative journalist in
  pursuit of a story, and the blonde was just another member of the audience;
  still, the professional observer in him couldn’t help noticing how attractive
  she looked in her halter top and jeans. Journalistically speaking, that is.
  
  
  Clearing his mind, he tried to focus his attention on the guest again. This
  guy was beyond ridiculous. In the glare of