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 […]