First Official Black Sabbath Book 'The Masters of Reality' Announced

First ever official Black Sabbath book announced

Black Sabbath have announced plans to release their first ever official book later this year - check out the details here.

First official Black Sabbath book 'The Masters of Reality' announced

A new book documenting the history of Black Sabbath has been announced. The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter is described as the first-ever official Black Sabbath book and was created by rock photographer Ross Halfin in collaboration with the band. It covers Sabbath's story from their formation in the late '60s to their final live performance at the Back to the Beginning concert in their hometown of Birmingham, England, in July 2025…

Black Sabbath reveal official book for Ozzy Osbourne's anniversary

Black Sabbath have revealed that they are set to release an official book, as it fast approaches the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s death.  The iconic frontman passed away after suffering a heart attack aged 76 on July 22nd, 2025, merely weeks after performing his final blaze of glory in the Back to the Beginning show in Birmingham. However, the new book The Masters of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matter was already in the works before the …

"Ozzy signed the book plates months before the final show." Black Sabbath announce first ever official book, featuring rare photographs and memorabilia, plus in-depth interviews with all four original band members

Black Sabbath have announced the forthcoming publication of their first ever official book. The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter documents the band's remarkable story, from their formation in Birmingham in the late 1960s to their epic final show, Back To The Beginning, staged in their hometown in July 2025. Overseen by photographer Ross Halfin, a long-time friend of the band, it will feature a huge wealth of rare photographs and mem…

First Official Black Sabbath Book The Masters of Reality Coming This Fall

The first official Black Sabbath book, The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matters, will arrive in October via Rufus Publishing.

First-Ever Official BLACK SABBATH Book 'The Masters Of Reality' Due In October

BLACK SABBATH and Rufus Publications have announced the publication of the first-ever official BLACK SABBATH book. Due to ship in October 2026, "The Masters Of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter" has been created by photographer Ross Halfin, working directly with the band, and it documents SABBATH's...