New photo book dedicated to the Grateful Dead coming in August

A new book about the Grateful Dead is coming out next year in time for the band's 60th anniversary.

The Grateful Dead By Jim Marshall: Photos And Stories From The Formative Years, 1966–1977 will be released Aug. 5, featuring both color and black-and-white photos taken by rock 'n' roll photographer Jim Marshall, who has snapped more than 10,000 pictures of the band during his career.

The hardcover book, curated by Amelia Davis and David Gans, is made up of over 200 photos, many of which have never been printed before.

According to the book's description, fans will be able to "immerse themselves in the Grateful Dead's formative years, from their humble beginnings to their rise to global stardom, the era when they developed their pioneering musical style and their legendary live performances."

In addition to the pictures, the book will feature stories by five experts on music, photography and The Dead, as well as quotes and commentary, plus an afterword written by Grammy winner John Mayer, who’s a member of Dead & Company.

The Grateful Dead By Jim Marshall: Photos And Stories From The Formative Years, 1966–1977 is available for preorder now.