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Gibson Publishing have announced a new luxury coffee table book focusing on Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett’s guitar collection. The effort, which is titled “The Collection: Kirk Hammett,” can be purchased HERE and HERE.

The band shared more info:

“Kirk has partnered with Gibson Publishing to release ‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett,’ available in three premium formats now in The Metallica Store and on Gibson.com. The 400-page luxury coffee table book explores his extraordinary arsenal of guitars in unprecedented detail, including exclusive new interviews with Kirk conducted by Gibson Editor-in-Chief Chris Vinnicombe and Director of Brand Experience Mark Agnesi. The book features stunning photos you’ve come to expect from Ross Halfin, shot on location in Hawaii and Los Angeles, alongside rare images from the photographer’s archives.

Written and edited by Vinnicombe and designed by acclaimed graphic designer Tom Jermann, ‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett’ documents the instruments Kirk has leaned on throughout his career, from his early days with Exodus to today. Among the highlighted pieces are Kirk’s first-ever Gibson, the 1979 Flying V™, and the legendary Greeny, the 1959 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard formerly owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore.

‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett’, Custom Edition

* Limited to 300 numbered copies signed by Kirk Hammett
* Large-format hardcover book with lenticular cover (17” x 12” / 432mm x 310mm)
* Presentation box featuring custom artwork (19” x 14.5” / 490mm x 370mm)
* Art print portrait of Kirk Hammett taken by Ross Halfin, signed by both (16” x 11.6” / 407mm x 295mm)
* Axe Heaven® miniature replica of Hammett’s 1979 Gibson Flying V with case and stand
* Exclusive pick tin complete with six Dunlop® Kirk Hammett signature Jazz III guitar picks
* Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity

‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett’, Deluxe Edition

* Limited to 1,500 numbered copies signed by Kirk Hammett
* Hardcover (13.7” x 9.8” / 348mm x 249mm) presented in a slipcase adorned with exclusive photography of Greeny
* Exclusive A1 poster (33” x 23” / 841mm x 594mm)
*Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity

‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett’, Standard Edition

* Premium 400-page coffee table book in hardcover format (13.7” x 9.8” / 348mm x 249mm)”

Hammett commented:

“I am thrilled to announce the launch of ‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett.’ I’ve worked diligently on this curated collection of vintage and modern guitars for the book. I feel the book captures the rich history and artistry behind each of these unique and rare instruments. Every picture tells a story and thanks to Ross Halfin and his exceptional photography, every picture in this book is worth a million words! This book could not be possible without the help of Gibson, so I’d like to thank them for making my passion for Greeny, and guitars a reality. I hope all of you enjoy this journey as much as I did.”

Cesar Gueikian, president and CEO of Gibson, added:

“It’s exciting the time has come to release ‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett’ by Gibson. We have been working on this project with Kirk for years now, and I had the opportunity to work closely with Kirk on the composition of the collection for the book. It was a thrill to put this together and it took a village to get it done! I hope everyone appreciates the work that went into this book.”