Dive Deep into “The Collection: Kirk Hammett” from Gibson Publishing

A copy of The Collection: Kirk Hammett is displayed on a shelf

Kirk has partnered with Gibson Publishing to release The Collection: Kirk Hammett, available in three premium formats now in The Metallica Store and on Gibson.com. The 400-page luxury coffee table book explores his extraordinary arsenal of guitars in unprecedented detail, including exclusive new interviews with Kirk conducted by Gibson Editor-in-Chief Chris Vinnicombe and Director of Brand Experience Mark Agnesi. The book features stunning photos you’ve come to expect from Ross Halfin, shot on location in Hawaii and Los Angeles, alongside rare images from the photographer’s archives.

Written and edited by Vinnicombe and designed by acclaimed graphic designer Tom Jermann, The Collection: Kirk Hammett documents the instruments Kirk has leaned on throughout his career, from his early days with Exodus to today. Among the highlighted pieces are Kirk’s first-ever Gibson, the 1979 Flying V™, and the legendary Greeny, the 1959 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard formerly owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore.

The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Custom Edition

Limited to 300 numbered copies signed by Kirk Hammett
Large-format hardcover book with lenticular cover (17” x 12” / 432mm x 310mm)
Presentation box featuring custom artwork (19” x 14.5” / 490mm x 370mm)
Art print portrait of Kirk Hammett taken by Ross Halfin, signed by both (16” x 11.6” / 407mm x 295mm)
Axe Heaven® miniature replica of Hammett’s 1979 Gibson Flying V with case and stand
Exclusive pick tin complete with six Dunlop® Kirk Hammett signature Jazz III guitar picks
Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity

The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Deluxe Edition

Limited to 1,500 numbered copies signed by Kirk Hammett
Hardcover (13.7” x 9.8” / 348mm x 249mm) presented in a slipcase adorned with exclusive photography of Greeny
Exclusive A1 poster (33” x 23” / 841mm x 594mm)
Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity

The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Standard Edition