UK-based Rufus Publications has launched a new rock photo book series called Portraits, featuring beautiful 9" square books presented in a slipcase. The first book in the series is titled Portraits of Rush, and features photographs of Rush by rock photographer Fin Costello. The books are numbered but not signed, and will come with an exclusive poster or print. The 240-page, casebound book is printed on luxury 170gsm matt coated paper, includes a fold out poster, and is presented in a black slipcase with a gold foil logo. The main edition comes in 666 numbered copies worldwide. There's also a Leather And Metal Edition, along with a bundle containing both editions of the book. From BraveWords.com:

... Featuring the photo's of legendary music photographer Fin Costello, who had total access to the band as they travelled, rehearsed, played live and recorded in the studio, Portraits Of Rush is a candid, beautiful book of the Canadian trio as they became one of rock's major bands. The images in this book have been specially prepared and processed for the black and white printing process, and will be re-produced using high quality matt coated art paper. With an introduction by John Tucker and featuring several articles on the band from magazines of the time the book is a celebration of one of the finest trio's in rock. ...

The book is currently available for pre-order and will begin shipping out in late May. Orders made before the end of February will receive a 10% discount.