Volume One is: Martin Guitars: A History. It offers an updated and expanded view of the world’s most famous acoustic guitar brand. It chronicles Martin Guitars’ history from 1833 to the present, featuring hundreds of rare photographs, documents, and expert insights, revealing Martin’s evolution—from early handcrafted instruments to modern masterpieces under Chris Martin IV. Written by experts Richard Johnston, Dick Boak, and Mike Longworth, the book provides exclusive access to Martin’s archives and detailed commentary on its artistic and technical growth.

Volume Two is: Martin Guitars: A Technical Reference. It provides information on guitar bodies, necks, headstocks, bridges, woods, as well as other chapters covering Models by Style, the Custom Shop and limited editions. All the lesser known instruments like archtops, electrics, mandolins and ukuleles are included as well, all very collectible. The book ends with exhaustive appendices covering production numbers, retail prices, and instrument specifications. Since Martin guitars are the world's most collectible acoustic guitar line, this book will undoubtedly be the most sought after reference book by any collector or owner of a Martin. If you own a Martin, you own a piece of history and this book will help you discover when it was made and how. This authorized book will finally answer any questions on the stories behind some of the rarest instruments.