First Official Black Sabbath Book 'The Masters of Reality' Announced
Ross Halfin oversees the project, which includes rare photos, memorabilia and interviews with all four original members.
- Black Sabbath announced their first official book, "The Masters of Reality- Why Black Sabbath Matter," created by photographer Ross Halfin and scheduled for October 2026 release.
- Production began two years ago, but the project was paused following Ozzy Osbourne's death in July 2025, though he and Sharon had planned to release it shortly after the final concert.
- The publication features over 500 pages of rare memorabilia and essays, with three editions ranging from £99 standard to £950 brushed-metal super deluxe, or a £1,600 bundle for all three.
- Pre-Orders are open now via Rufus Publications for limited editions featuring signatures from all four original band members, including Ozzy who signed book plates months before his death.
- Released one year after "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert, the book celebrates the band's legacy; Halfin stated the team decided now was the right time to announce the project.
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First official Black Sabbath book 'The Masters of Reality' announced
A new book documenting the history of Black Sabbath has been announced. The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter is described as the first-ever official Black Sabbath book and was created by rock photographer Ross Halfin in collaboration with the band. It covers Sabbath's story from their formation in the late '60s to their final live performance at the Back to the Beginning concert in their hometown of Birmingham, England, in July 2025…
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"Ozzy signed the book plates months before the final show." Black Sabbath announce first ever official book, featuring rare photographs and memorabilia, plus in-depth interviews with all four original band members
Black Sabbath have announced the forthcoming publication of their first ever official book. The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter documents the band's remarkable story, from their formation in Birmingham in the late 1960s to their epic final show, Back To The Beginning, staged in their hometown in July 2025. Overseen by photographer Ross Halfin, a long-time friend of the band, it will feature a huge wealth of rare photographs and mem…
First-Ever Official BLACK SABBATH Book 'The Masters Of Reality' Due In October
BLACK SABBATH and Rufus Publications have announced the publication of the first-ever official BLACK SABBATH book. Due to ship in October 2026, "The Masters Of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter" has been created by photographer Ross Halfin, working directly with the band, and it documents SABBATH's...
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