Autographed First Edition Hardcover with CD Insert: Hand-Signed by Pete Townshend (The Who's Tommy: The Musical)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of British rock music history, Broadway theatrical lore, and classic rock memorabilia: an official autographed first edition hardbound companion book to The Who's Tommy: The Musical, written and hand-signed by primary songwriter, guitarist, and rock legend Pete Townshend.
Co-founder and chief songwriter of The Who, Pete Townshend revolutionized popular music with the creation of the 1969 double album Tommy, widely credited as the first commercial rock opera. The narrative of the "deaf, dumb, and blind boy" who becomes a pinball champion captivated global audiences, leading to a 1975 feature film and a landmark 1993 Broadway theatrical adaptation directed by Des McAnuff. The Broadway production captured five Tony Awards and a Grammy Award, permanently cementing Tommy as an enduring masterpiece across both rock music and musical theater.
Published in 1993 by Pantheon Books, this hardbound volume features graphic cover art matching the Broadway production's branding, wrapped with an original printed belly-band obi. The book includes the original audio companion CD ("I Believe My Own Eyes") housed inside a red printed paper sleeve set into the interior back cover pocket.
On the book's official title page, Pete Townshend has rendered a large, sweeping signature in dark felt-tip marker ("Pete Townshend").
Accompanied by an official Basic Certification card and matching serialized tamper-evident database label from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (#AA23930), affixed to the lower right corner of the signed title page.
Preserved in fine, unread condition with pristine glossy covers, sharp board corners, tight square binding, clean pages, an intact CD insert, and an unblemished signature, this autographed volume serves as an essential centerpiece for The Who archivists, Broadway theater collectors, and classic rock history historians.
Binding & Book Specifications
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AUTHENTIC SIGNED FIRST EDITION: Official 1993 Pantheon Books hardbound companion volume to The Who's Tommy: The Musical.
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COMPLETE WITH AUDIO CD INSERT: Includes the original promotional compact disc ("I Believe My Own Eyes") in its printed sleeve.
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EXCELLENT COLLECTOR CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with sharp board corners, tight square binding, and an intact outer printed band.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY PETE TOWNSHEND: Authentically autographed in dark marker ("Pete Townshend") on the title page by Pete Townshend.
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JSA CERTIFIED AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification card and serialized label (#AA23930).
