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King of Clubs Released Today
March 26, 2017
New Title: King of Clubs by Maureen Prest released today on the 50th anniversary of the opening of Batley Variety Club.. King of Clubs is a personal memoir of visionary showman James Lord Corrigan. Written by Corrigan’s confidant Maureen Prest, this is the only insider’s account of what really went on at his world famous Batley Variety Club, both in front of house and behind closed doors.
You Can Drum But You Cant Hide Released Today
January 30, 2017
You Can Drum But You Can’t Hide by Simon Wolstencroft is released today, an access all areas pass to the back alleys and living rooms of the musical mavericks synonymous with the city of Manchester.
JUDAS Released Today
October 21, 2016
JUDAS! From Forest Hills To The Free Trade Hall, A Historical View Of The Big Boo by Clinton Heylin released today.
I Daniel Blake Released Today
October 7, 2016
Official book for Ken Loach and Paul Laverty’s Palme d’Or winning film, I, Daniel Blake released today.
Pontefract Festival of Stories
September 13, 2016
The programme for the inaugural Pontefract Festival of Stories. The theme is Ian Clayton’s modern classic Bringing It All Back Home, to mark its tenth anniversary. A series of events over ten days reflect the content of the book, incorporating music, film and good conversation. Ian Clayton will be hosting guests throughout the week. All events will take place in the intimate theatre setting behind the curtain at the Tap and Barrel, Pontefract.
The Big Midweek | Paperback
July 15, 2016
The Big Midweek: Life Inside The Fall by Steve Hanley and Olivia Piekarski
Our best selling hardback book is released in paperback today.
Anarchy in the Year Zero Collector’s Edition
April 18, 2016
NEW TITLE: ANARCHY IN THE YEAR ZERO: THE SEX PISTOLS, THE CLASH AND THE CLASS OF ‘76 by Clinton Heylin.
Collector’s Edition. Be amongst the first to read Clinton Heylin’s account of the birth of Punk. A special signed and numbered collector’s edition is available to order now and will be despatched one month prior to general release. At standard cover price, the collector’s edition comes with a set of original postcards.
Carpet Burns Paperback
March 1, 2016
Carpet Burns: Life With Inspiral Carpets by Tom Hingley is released today in paperback. ‘A must for all Inspirals fans and devotees to popular culture of the time. (Want to know where Noel Gallagher first cut his teeth?) The book could also act as a how-to or how-not-to guide for surviving the music industry, a business not famed for providing soft landings or aftercare.’ – Eartwister
The Feast of St Cyril
February 13, 2016
An extract from Ian Clayton’s book Right Up Your Street. Ian will be raising a glass to St Cyril on 14th February. Cyril, a 9th century philosopher who shares a feast day with Valentine, was a great believer in vernacular language; he made it his mission to help people to learn in their own tongue and translated the bible into the Slavic language of Moravia. Right Up Your Street is released on St Cyril’s day in honour of this lesser known saint.
The Gift of Great Music Books
December 10, 2015
They love music, they love books, worry not gift hunters, Route have got it covered. Here’s a selection of first class books that take you closer to the music. Critically acclaimed and independently published, these books are good gifts. Buy direct for the cheapest prices (even cheaper than you know who). Be festive and try and cut out the middleman, here and elsewhere. Happy holidays to all.