"Rich in political, religious and herbaceous context, this lively package is primer for the uninitiated and treasure trove for the fan,"
-The "San Francisco Chronicle".

""Reggae Scrapbook", a dazzling homage to the music and its birthplace. Simon's magnificent photos are interspersed with his and Steffens's text -- historical morsels, interviews with reggae greats, frontline reminiscences about the music scene -- and replicated goodies from the archives: concert handbills, autographed records, album covers, fliers promoting reggae shows in places as far-flung as Israel and Germany. Their work is evidence that fandom has all the trappings of religion: here are holy artifacts, testimonials, even lists of places to worship (i.e., global reggae festivals)."
-- Baz Dreisinger, The "New York Times"

"A highly designed full color coffee table book, a cross between 'Griffin & Sabine' and 'Be Here Now'..."
-- Perry Garfinkel, "The Huffington Post"

"The equivalent of spending a long evening with a friendly, eager collector, it's hard not to get caught up in the authors' enthusiasm. Fans will find all their favorites here in bright, full-color photographs, from lesser-known but seminal figures like Joe Higgs to legendary figures like Lee "Scratch" Perry, Peter Tosh and Bob Marley. The authors frequently share their own vibrant, first-hand experiences with the performers: Judy Mowatt discusses a performance in Zimbabwe with Marley that turned into a riot; eccentric Perry provides a tour of the "Throne Room," his home studio; and Steffens recounts the time he presented Peter Tosh with a marijuana bud the size of a cricket bat. Augmented with a DVD featuring a handful of interviews with artists and hundreds of candid snapshots, it's the next best thing to a trip to Jamaica."
- "Pulishers Weekly"

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