# "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" | Ep. 548

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Podcast: [Appetite for Distortion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/appetite-for-distortion-323516)
Published: 2026-01-15T00:03:49+00:00
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## Resource

James Greene Jr. is the author of "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy." This is the first book to unravel the entire bizarre story behind the album. Through exclusive interviews and extensive research, James shares everything...well, not those anonymous sources... More info: https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Opus-Unbelievable-15-Year-Democracy/dp/1493074784 https://www.facebook.com/jamesgreenejr/ https://bsky.app/profile/jamesgreenejr.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

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