Ritchie Yorke was (is) a close friend of the band, and the book is written from that perspective. It is a fair historical review, with good accuracy throughout. Ritchie plays somewhat fast and loose with the "dark side" of Zeppelin, avoiding completely the groupies, the drugs, and takes a running jump over the whole Edgewater Inn story

This book is a definitely a definite biography of led zeppelin. It begins with a short biography of each of the bands members before forming the band and ends with the solo work of the remaining members up to 1998 I think. The author doesn;t go into details about drugs and sex but tells the tale using interviews from the members and from his personal experience with them. At the end of the book there is a list of the groups discography and each members solo carrier discography and a list of bootlegs. I didn't see any photos inside but there were a few papers with some B&W photos. I bought this book from a supermarket. It is recommended if you are not interested tales about excesses and orgies etc etc

Is Led Zepplin the greatest band of all time? You bet! Is "Staiway to Heaven" their best biography? It comes damn close! As far as factoids and beautiful glossies, this book has it's bases covered. However in terms of looks, it could definetly use an overhaul. The cover is a bit garish and not at all fitting to the title, which is a bit jarring, but nothing to weep about. The insight it gives into the lives of Plant, Page and the rest of the "lads" is extremely interesting, whether you're a fan or not. And so if you love Led Zepplin buy this book, if not, buy it anyway and you will soon be! Peace.