Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend Hardcover Book

A definitive photographic celebration of John Coltrane’s life, music, and enduring cultural influence. Edited by Ravi Coltrane, this hardcover volume brings together rare and expertly curated images of Coltrane, including photographs by Chuck Stewart and Francis Wolff, with personal contributions from artists, musicians, and writers shaped by his work. The book includes outtakes from the Ascension album cover photoshoot, in-studio candid images from the recording of Blue Train, and a backstage glimpse with Alice Coltrane before their first performance together. Contributions include Ravi Coltrane, Wayne Coyne, Dev Hynes, Phil Lesh, Julie Mehretu, Carlos Santana, and Patti Smith. Penguin Random House also lists Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among the contributors and notes the book as a 288-page hardcover from Ten Speed Press Product Details Format: Hardcover book Subject: John Coltrane Edited by: Ravi Coltrane Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pages: 288 Publication Date: September 1, 2026 ISBN: 9781984858399 Featured photographers: Chuck Stewart, Francis Wolff Contributors include: Ravi Coltrane, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wayne Coyne, Dev Hynes, Phil Lesh, Julie Mehretu, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith