A new book from Rush at 50 author Daniel Bukszpan titled Rush and 2112: Fifty Years is slated for release next year. The book celebrates the 50th anniversary of Rush's 2112 album, which released 50 years ago next March. From the book's description:
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume.
Rush and 2112: Fifty Years tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album of all time with bold photography, insightful interviews and commentary, and rarely seen performance and off-stage photography.
Rush formed in Toronto in 1968 and debuted their first album in 1974. Their second and third albums received middling reviews, then 2112 shot them into the stratosphere of global rock and began a wave of successful albums as their sound continued to evolve.
Rush fans new and old can expect:
* A deep dive into how 2112 came together and why it is regarded as a masterpiece
* Track-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the 20-minute "2112" suite and why it works
* Historical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-'70s and evolving '80s, and how Rush created and sustained an unforgettable sound
* And much, much more ...
The book is slated for release on March 10, 2026, and can be pre-ordered at this location. Thanks to John at Cygnus-X1.net for the heads up.
