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
From Forest Hills to the Free Trade Hall, A Historical View of the Big Boo. A definitive account of Bob Dylan's electrifying tour of 1965-66 by Clinton Heylin, the world’s authority on all things Dylan.
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 Sex Pistols, The Clash and the 'Class of 76. This is the story of the birth of Punk, with a capital P. Year Zero, 1976. ‘For those who weren’t there, but swear they were, now you are.’ – Richard Boon, former Buzzcocks manager
The Express Columns Volume One: a compendium of real stories drawn from the weekly columns Ian Clayton has written for his local paper, the Pontefract and Castleford Express.
‘Song For My Father breaks your heart then puts it back together, often with the kindness of strangers. Clayton unearths the poetry of the everyday and his journey makes us re-evaluate our own. A rare thing, a book that makes us laugh, cry and question.’ – Alice Nutter
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
Leave The Capital
Delighted to announce the acquisition of the debut book by legendary drummer Paul Hanley. Click here.
King of Clubs
Order a signed a first edition of Maureen Prest’s insider’s account of James Corrigan and the Batley Variety Club. Click here.
You Can Drum But You Can’t Hide
Get a signed copy of Simon Wolstencroft’s Manchester music memoir. Click here.
From the Route Blogs
Exhibition of Route book covers. Click here.
Video playlist for The Big Midweek: Life Inside The Fall by Steve Hanley and Olivia Piekarski. Features a session with Stewart Lee and the launch party gig.
The Middles Show
Mick Middles talks with Clinton Heylin about Anarchy in the Year Zero, with music from Sex Pistols recorded live in 1976, plus The Clash, The Stooges and PiL.
Collector's Edition
Pre-order a special signed and numbered edition of Clinton Heylin’s definitive account of Punk’s Year Zero on its 40th anniversary
Life Inside The Fall
The first insiders account of The Fall, a Guardian Book of the Year
