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Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour?from the first show in Allentown, PA in 2018, to the final show in Stockholm in 2023. Featured concerts include Elton?s dazzling performances at Los Angeles? Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton?s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official tour photography, and more. On this epic visual journey, Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments from his life on the road and to reminisce about the beginning of his career. Readers also get a rare glimpse at Elton?s personal archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen photographs and postcards. A poignant foreword by David Furnish, Elton?s husband and manager, as well as the tour?s creative director, rounds out this incredible insider?s look. Join Elton on his remarkable, career-affirming farewell.

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