A new book that will be published in October will include 170 photographs of Led Zeppelin taken by photographer Carl Dunn, it has been announced.
The book, titled “Led Zeppelin on Tour, 1969–1975 : The Carl Dunn Photo Archive”, will be published on October 28 according to Schiffer Publishing.
The contents of the book sound identical to the 2021 book “They Ask No Quarter – The Carl Dunn Led Zeppelin Archive Book”, down to the same number of pages, the same number of photographs and the same contributors.
With the 2021 book still being sold, it seems likely that Dunn may simultaneously be selling two different books of his work in October.
Here’s the description of the new book:
The mighty Led Zeppelin in over 175 never-before-seen images from 1969 to 1975. Experience electrifying performances, rare backstage moments, and intimate portraits through the lens of legendary photographer Carl Dunn—a definitive visual journey into rock’s golden era.
Led Zeppelin on Tour is a stunning 288-page large-format photo book capturing Led Zeppelin at their peak, as seen through the lens of legendary Texas rock photographer Carl Dunn.
Spanning 1969 to 1975, the collection showcases 175 images—over half never before seen—drawn from an archive of more than 1,200 photographs.
From the Texas Pop Festival of 1969 to the band’s sold-out Texas shows in 1975, Dunn’s photographs chronicle 16 unforgettable performances across Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois, revealing the energy, power, and charisma that defined the world’s greatest rock band.
Alongside the electrifying stage shots are rare, candid moments—Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham offstage in Dallas, and Jimmy Page performing with Bad Company in Austin.
Narrated by Carl Dunn and Led Zeppelin expert Marc Roberty, with contributions from Dave Brolan and Ross Halfin, this book offers an unparalleled visual journey into the heart of Led Zeppelin’s golden era—raw, intimate, and utterly timeless.
Here’s the description of the 2021 book:
They Ask No Quarter – The Carl Dunn Led Zeppelin Archive is a 288 page large size photo book following in the footsteps of legendary Texas rock photographer Carl Dunn and his exploits shooting Led Zeppelin from 1969-1975, in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois.
The archive consists of ca. 1200 photos; we have for this project chosen 175 of the best of these, more than half of them never seen before.
The book details 16 Led Zeppelin shows ranging from the Texas Pop Festival in 1969 over the rise of Led Zeppelin on their May 1970 tour of the US south, 5 shows from the epic 1973 tour including the double date at the Chicago Stadium in July 1973, and finally at three consecutive sold out shows in Texas in early March 1975.
Carl was also fortunate to visit the band at their Dallas Hotel in 1970 and to shoot Robert, JPJ, and John Bonham freely while relaxing; and he joined Jimmy Page and Peter Grant in Austin, where Jimmy played with Bad Company in September 1974.
The book will be narrated by Carl Dunn and Led Zeppelin expert and writer Marc Roberty.
Music photography archivist Dave Brolan and famed rock photographer Ross Halfin will offer their words on the Carl Dunn Led Zeppelin archive.

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