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Have A Bleedin Guess

The story of The Fall's 1982 classic album Hex Enduction Hour by Paul Hanley, one of The Fall’s two drummers when Hex was created.

Sorry We Missed You

Official book for Ken Loach film, Sorry We Missed You. Features original screenplay, photos from the film and production notes from cast and crew. ‘A drama of searching empathy.’ – Time Out

It's The Beer Talking

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

No One Else Could Play That Tune

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.

Thro My Eyes: A Memoir

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

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).

Trouble In Mind

A comprehensive and thrilling account of Bob Dylan's gospel years, an essential guide to the bootleg series box set.

Leave The Capital

Leave The Capital by Paul Hanley. A history of Manchester music and cultural emancipation.

You Can Drum But You Can't Hide

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

I, Daniel Blake

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.