GENTLE GIANT Acquiring The Taste (UK 224-page hardback book written by Paul Stump, the story of one of the most enduring bands of the British progressive rock movement, based around the Shulman brothers, the band quickly acquired a large cult following the world over, concert tours in Europe & America became ever more grandiose and elaborate - and then along came punk, as with many of the bands that were seemingly killed off by the new wave revolution of 1976/77, Gentle Giant's musichas endured over time & new generations are as entranced by their intricate sound as were audiences of 30 years ago, band picture cover, in near as new condition).