Iron Maiden have announced an official illustrated book called Infinite Dreams which tells the band’s story from playing pubs in 1975 to headlining stadiums in 2025
Words by Felix Bartlett | March 11, 2025
Yesterday Iron Maiden revealed details of an epic new illustrated book, Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History, published by Thames & Hudson.
The heavy metal legends are celebrating their 50th anniversary with what’s been called the ‘definitive legacy book’, telling their story from 1975 up until the present day through photos, artwork, handwritten lyrics and more, as well as featuring a foreword by Steve Harris and afterword from Bruce Dickinson.
“I’ve been pleasantly surprised at some of the stuff that I’ve managed to unearth for this book,” admits Steve. “I knew I had kept a lot of things from the early days but they have lasted really well and the photography has brought them back to life. I hope the fans are going to love looking at all the stuff presented like this! It’s the right time to bring it all together for part of our 50th celebrations.”
Tristan de Lancey, Creative Director at Thames & Hudson adds, “Iron Maiden is an institution. Hailed as pioneers of British heavy metal in the 1980s, the band has come to embody a spirit of fearless creative independence and ferocious dedication to their fans that has won them a huge following around the world and across generations.
“With astonishing archival access and more meticulous, hands-on participation from the band than I ever thought possible, we have been gifted the tools to create something beautiful, comprehensive and unique which, I have no doubt, raises the bar for illustrated books in this music genre. Every page will surprise and delight its audience – just don’t expect metal fans to be the only ones who buy it!”
Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History is due out this autumn.
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