Take It Off: The Story of Kiss Without Masks and Censorship

"This is the most detailed and authoritative book about the 'no-makeup' era, and it is often unjustly overlooked in favor of the 'mask' era. TAKE IT OFF is a must-read for every member of the Kiss Army." Metal-Rules.com The book, written by music journalist Greg Prato, will tell you about one of the brightest milestones in KISS history, a time when, according to many fans, the best songs of the band were created: Heaven’s On Fire, Lick It Up, Tears Are Falling, Crazy Crazy Nights, and others. This is the era when the musicians dared to wash off their signature makeup and take off their flamboyant costumes, not only to avoid getting lost among other performers but also to regain their place on the Olympus of 80's rock music. Inside the book, exclusive interviews with people who collaborated with KISS at different times are collected: musicians, journalists, producers. They recall the band's first appearance 'without masks' on MTV, tell how they wrote hits from their albums, and share vivid memories of concerts and tours. Also, the entire discography and the most notable video performances of the band during this period are listed.