Ian Claytons memoir on a life of adventures in public houses. 'Brimming with laughter, tall stories, great memories and endless rounds of wonderful beer. It’s also a call to arms to save this unique institution.' - Roger Protz, Editor Good Beer Guide 2000-2018
In the first of a new incarnation of the Wanted Man Study Series, Clinton Heylin’s monograph is the perfect companion to the all-singing all-dancing boxed set of the complete New York sessions for Dylan's fabled Blood On The Tracks: More Blood, More Tracks.
Iain Matthews's compelling memoir of a life on the road, in the studio and at home, through the eyes of one of our most enduring singer-songwriters. Choice of First Edition Hardback or a Deluxe Edition, which comes complete with an accompanying double CD of Iain's songs.
What We Did Instead of Holidays: A History of Fairport Convention and Its Extended Folk-Rock Family by leading music historian Clinton Heylin, a comprehensive new biography of Fairport Convention and their many offshoots, telling the full story of English folk-rock in its golden era (1968-1982).
A comprehensive and thrilling account of Bob Dylan's gospel years, an essential guide to the bootleg series box set.
Leave The Capital by Paul Hanley. A history of Manchester music and cultural emancipation.
Memoir from Manchester drummer Simon Wolstencroft, a musician who connects across all the iconic Manchester bands. ‘Wolstencroft’s book gives us a whole new perspective about Manchester’s music scene. A cracking read.’ — Louder Than War
Official book for Palme d'Or winning film, I, Daniel Blake. Features original screenplay, photos from the film and production notes from cast and crew, including Paul Laverty, Ken Loach and Rebecca O’Brien.
The first insider’s account of life inside The Fall: unprecedented insight into the intense, highly-charged creative atmosphere within the most talked about band of that last 30 years. A Guardian Book of the Year 2014
'As a work of historical fiction, Wilson’s prose is artfully light of touch where exposition is concerned. Concise summaries of ideas—from Situationism to the writings of Marcuse—fit naturally into the dialogue of his young revolutionary characters ... As a novel that is willing to both engage with radical politics and explore postmodern literary form, Red Army Faction Blues is a highly commendable work, audaciously conceived and well executed.' – The Review of Contemporary Fiction
Thro’ My Eyes
Iain Matthews memoir. Exclusive Deluxe Edition.
Bringing It All Back Home
New updated edition of Ian Clayton’s best-selling music memoir.
No One Else Could Play That Tune
Clinton Heylin monograph on Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks.
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Red Army Faction Blues
‘This beautifully-written novel writes about rock music in the same way that David Peace wrote about football in The Damned United.'
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Maureen Prest's memoir of James Corrigan and the world famous Batley Variety Club. Author signed copies.
Signed Copies
Paul Hanley’s history of Manchester music and cultural emancipation. Author signed copies.