From their inception in 1971 through their smashingly successful 2007 album Long Road Out of Eden and the accompanying 2008-2010 international tour, The Eagles have seen it all and lived to tell about it. In Eagles , one of America's top rock journalists delivers a comprehensive insider look at arguably the greatest American rock-and-roll band on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. From their origin and rise to fame, to the music, the recording sessions, the fights, the tours, the parties afterward and the hangovers that followed, Ben Fong-Torres covers it all backed by deft research, first-hand interviews, and a collection of fantastic photographs from some of the best rock photographers in the business. In the course of 40 years, the Eagles changed line-ups five times, split up twice, recorded seven highly successful albums, toured the world multiple times, released the top-selling rock album in American history, and sued each other. Their story is a uniquely American journey, and their legacy is assured for decades to come. Bookviews , October 2011 “Lovers of rock and roll and fans of the Eagles are going to want to find Eagles: Taking it to the Limit by Ben Fong-Torres in their Christmas stocking…. the book is handsomely and extensively illustrated with many photos from the past four decades, along with an excellent text.” Tulsa World “The book’s as much a visual conversation piece as a written history — full-page photos in black and white and color hold down nearly every two-page spread.  Then there is the drama. Lots and lots of drama…” Henry L. Carrigan Jr., Evanston, IL, Library Journal “Because Fong-Torres was so close to the band, this is kind of an insider's story and a fan's appreciative notes rolled into one, accompanied by stunning photographs. If you can buy only one book about the Eagles, this should be it.” AmericanProfile.com “Timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the California-based musical supergroup, this impressive collection of sharp rock journalism and fly-on-the-wall photography chronicles the heady rise, rancorous fall and almost unbelievable reunion of the band that ruled the '70s and '80s air(waves) with "Take It Easy," "Desperado," "Hotel California" and dozens of other now-classic radio hits.” Ben Fong-Torres is one of America’s premier rock journalists. He was senior staff at Rolling Stone from its 8th issue in 1968 through 1982, interviewing Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, and many more top artists. He has published six books including The Doors By The Doors (written with the band) and The Hits Just Keep on Coming (a history of Top 40 radio). He has been a contributing editor to Parade magazine, and serves as a music editor for the web-based TONEAudio. Since July 2005, he has written the bi-weekly column “Radio Waves” in the San Francisco Chronicle Sunday Datebook . He lives in San Francisco. Please visit him at benfongtorres.com .