The legendary Frank Zappa, one of the most influential, innovative and controversial musical artists for the past 20 years, takes us on a wild, funny trip through his life and times. Along the way, Zappa offers his inimitable views on many things such as art, politics and beer.   Frank Zappa with Peter Occiogrosso Originally Published: […]

In 1984 FZ self-published Them or Us, a 351 page book created with a dot matrix printer. A facsimile paperback edition was released in 2010. ForewordThis cheesy little home-made book was prepared for the amusement of people who already enjoy Zappa music. It is not for intellectuals or other dead people. It is designed to answer […]

Some of Zappa's most virtuosic guitar solos lie in these pages — brilliant transcriptions and an introduction by Steve Vai (FZ’s official transcriptionist until 1981.)   Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Five-Five-FIVE Hog Heaven While You Were Out Treacherous Cretins Heavy Duty Judy Soup 'n Old Clothes Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some […]

The original softcover edition of this book includes sheet music of Zappa's compositions, superbly transcribed and arranged for piano/guitar/voice by Ian Underwood, plus 8 full-page pictures, storylines from Ruben & The Jets, Uncle Meat and The Legend of Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus & His Grand Wazoo (the same material which can be found in the album liner […]