The definitive photographic chronicle of more than two decades of modern rock and metal—available for preorder now in three collectible editions
For more than two decades, internationally acclaimed photographer Jeremy Saffer has documented the artists who have defined modern rock and metal. Now, for the first time, that extraordinary body of work comes together in All the World’s a Stage, an expansive 400-page photographic collection pairing hundreds of Saffer’s most striking portraits with the stories behind the images.
Featuring Slipknot, Ghost, Alice Cooper, Megadeth, Korn, My Chemical Romance, Rob Zombie, Slayer, Cradle of Filth, Motionless in White, Lacuna Coil, Lamb of God, Bring Me the Horizon, Ice Nine Kills, Babymetal, Behemoth, Wednesday 13, and dozens more, All the World’s a Stage goes beyond the finished photograph to reveal the friendships, collaborations, access, and unforgettable moments behind some of the most recognizable images in contemporary heavy music.
Part photography collection, part memoir, and part oral history, All the World’s a Stage is both a document of a musical era and a celebration of the artists and relationships that shaped Saffer’s career.
To mark the publication, Rare Bird and Jeremy Saffer have created three special preorder configurations, ranging from the signed Standard Edition to the expansive Masterpiece Collection, featuring exclusive photography, collectible portfolios, alternate covers, vinyl, and other items created specifically for this release.
Preorders are open now*
All the World’s a Stage is currently scheduled for release April 27, 2027.
STANDARD EDITION PREORDER BUNDLE [Signed]—$65
Rare Bird Preorder Exclusive
Preorder All the World’s a Stage directly from Rare Bird and receive Jeremy Saffer’s 400-page hardcover signed by Jeremy, together with a selection of preorder-exclusive collectibles.
Rare Bird Preorder Exclusive
Signed 400-page hardcover edition
One limited-edition Jeremy Saffer Portfolio
Five mini Polaroid prints
Five collectible guitar picks
One satin VIP photo
$65—the same price as the unsigned retail hardcover,
with preorder-exclusive extras available through Rare Bird.
THE GALLERY EDITION [Signed]—$125
One book. An evolving gallery of Jeremy Saffer’s photography.
The Gallery Edition introduces a unique swappable book-cover format that turns the book itself into an ever-changing piece of display art. As the curator of your own copy of All the World’s a Stage, you can choose which photograph you want to feature and change the cover whenever you like.
Additional alternate covers are planned for release in the months and years ahead, allowing the collection—and the way you display it—to continue evolving over time.
Choose the image. Change the cover. Curate your own edition.
Signed Swappable-Cover Edition hardcover
Five swappable alternate covers
Two limited-edition Jeremy Saffer Portfolios
Ten mini Polaroid prints
Ten collectible guitar picks
All the World’s a Stage soundtrack on black vinyl
One satin VIP photo
One All Access laminate with lanyard
THE MASTERPIECE COLLECTION [Signed]—$300
The most expansive edition of Jeremy Saffer’s All the World’s a Stage, created for serious collectors of Saffer’s photography and limited-edition work.
At its center is the signed Swappable-Cover Edition housed in a slipcase and accompanied by ten interchangeable book covers. Like the Gallery Edition, the Masterpiece Collection is designed to function as an evolving gallery: choose the photograph you want to display, change it whenever you like, and expand your collection as additional covers become available.
Choose the image. Change the cover. Curate your own edition.
Signed Swappable-Cover Edition hardcover with slipcase
Ten swappable alternate covers, including five exclusive to this edition
Five limited-edition Jeremy Saffer Portfolios
Ten mini Polaroid prints
Ten collectible guitar picks
Limited-edition challenge coin
Limited-edition picture-disc vinyl soundtrack
Satin VIP photo
All Access laminate with lanyard
Limited-edition tote bag
Limited-edition earplugs
Limited-edition lens-cleaning cloth
EXCLUSIVE TO THE COLLECTION
Five exclusive swappable book covers featuring:
Kamelot
Lzzy Hale / Halestorm
Papa Emeritus III / Ghost
Maria Brink / In This Moment
MickDeth Morris / Eighteen Visions
Plus an exclusive Wednesday 13 Jeremy Saffer Portfolio Book.
ABOUT THE JEREMY SAFFER PORTFOLIO COLLECTION
Created as companions to All the World’s a Stage, the Jeremy Saffer Portfolio Collection goes deeper into individual artists, bands, photographic series, and select shoots from Saffer’s archive.
Each portfolio brings together most or all of Jeremy’s final selections from a featured session or series—including previously unpublished photographs, rarely seen images, behind-the-scenes moments, alternate selections, and outtakes. Many of the initial Portfolio Collection releases expand upon photographs and stories appearing in All the World’s a Stage, offering a deeper look at the sessions behind the book.
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*Preorders are currently scheduled to ship April 2027, subject to change without notice.
