Let It Read! The Ultimate Literary Guide to the Rolling Stones

In honor of the 50^th anniversary of the Stone’s first concert, we picked out the best 14 books on the legendary band. From Keith Richard’s bestselling Life to Dominique Tarlé’s rare edition photos from the Exile on Main St. sessions, every book worth reading on the Stones.

Brian H. Bookman

Published Jul. 13 2012 4:45AM EDT

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Key:

* (Start Me Up) – Books for new readers looking to get a handle on the Stones body of work and history.** (Let’s Spend The Night Together) – Books for fans looking to get more intimate with their favorite Stones and revisit some of their wilder moments.***

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Let It Read! The Ultimate Literary Guide to the Rolling Stones

In honor of the 50^th anniversary of the Stone’s first concert, we picked out the best 14 books on the legendary band. From Keith Richard’s bestselling Life to Dominique Tarlé’s rare edition photos from the Exile on Main St. sessions, every book worth reading on the Stones.

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Brian H. Bookman

Let It Read! The Ultimate Literary Guide to the Rolling Stones

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stone’s first concert, we picked out the best 14 books on the legendary band. From Keith Richard’s bestselling Life to Dominique Tarlé’s rare edition photos from the Exile on Main St. sessions, every book worth reading on the Stones.

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Brian H. Bookman

In honor of the 50^th anniversary of the Stone’s first concert, we picked out the best 14 books on the legendary band. From Keith Richard’s bestselling Life to Dominique Tarlé’s rare edition photos from the Exile on Main St. sessions, every book worth reading on the Stones.