admin wrote: November 17th, 2021, 11:23 am Jim doesn't want to be recognised on the street so specs and cap help immensely.

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Banginman wrote: November 17th, 2021, 6:21 pm This review being checked by Amazon as I type. It may be amended when I revise and check for typo's:
This review is for the 2021 hard cover edition.
Well, what's the word am looking for? Think it might be 'WOW.' This is now undoubtedly the best book about Slade out there. Although listed as a Discography it is far more than that. If you are a Slade fan (and if you're reading this you must be) then it's most definitely a must.
The original softback version was published in January 2019 and ran for 205 pages and was a labour of love. I left a positive reviews for same and encouraged Slade fans to buy it. Another Convention Special signed copy edition was produced with a limited run of 100 copies and could only be purchased at the Slade Fans Convention 19th October 2019 and extended the pages run to 221. This was a slightly revamped and an improvement on the first edition. And now we have the new polished super improved hard back version. Now extended to a mammoth 300 pages. This is the bells and whistle tome. The must have version.
The book is researched and written by Ian Edmundson and Chris Selby. Starting in the early 1960's with mini biographies of the band through the formation of The Vendors, The 'N Betweens, Steve Brett and the Mavericks, Ambrose Slade and finally Slade. Far more than just a Discography it reads more like a full biography. Each year is studied, collated and includes early history decisions, record releases, gigs, management, press publicity, clippings and much more. Illustrated by some brilliant early pictures not only of the releases but also the band members.
This takes the reader not only through Slade's mighty career but also what came after. Slade 2 with Dave and Don, Don Powell's Occasional Flames, The Don Powell Band, QSP, Jim Lea's Solo works on CD, Vinyl and live performances, Noddy's acting, advertising, books and Hill's continuing versions of Slade with its ever changing line ups.
All releases are mentioned, albums, singles, books, Videos and DVD'S and includes overseas releases.
The nice thing is the authors pull no punches and tell it like it is/was. Often asking such questions like why certain B Sides were sometimes superior to the A Side equivalents. So rather than try to claim everything Slade did was awesome, sometimes it wasn't. Strange career decisions, unusual single choices and what in hindsight might or could have been better.
So what's the difference between earlier editions? It is now it's all updated. New releases from Salvo and BMG are included, cover versions, session work with other bands, charity events etc. The massive page increase and the nice touch of publishing the names of the magic 500 or so fans (of those still with us) who stuck with the band through the thick and thin (including yours truly). And of course it's now in hard back. Making this an even more polished showcase of one of the best British bands ever. At the time of writing even Slade Bassist, Violinist, Keyboard player and all round nice guy Jim Lea was impressed with the book.
So should you buy it. YES YES YES. Now you not only can FEEL the Noize, you can read the NOIZE too. Keep on Rocking!

Banginman wrote: November 17th, 2021, 6:21 pm This review being checked by Amazon as I type. It may be amended when I revise and check for typo's:
This review is for the 2021 hard cover edition.
Well, what's the word am looking for? Think it might be 'WOW.' This is now undoubtedly the best book about Slade out there. Although listed as a Discography it is far more than that. If you are a Slade fan (and if you're reading this you must be) then it's most definitely a must.
The original softback version was published in January 2019 and ran for 205 pages and was a labour of love. I left a positive reviews for same and encouraged Slade fans to buy it. Another Convention Special signed copy edition was produced with a limited run of 100 copies and could only be purchased at the Slade Fans Convention 19th October 2019 and extended the pages run to 221. This was a slightly revamped and an improvement on the first edition. And now we have the new polished super improved hard back version. Now extended to a mammoth 300 pages. This is the bells and whistle tome. The must have version.
The book is researched and written by Ian Edmundson and Chris Selby. Starting in the early 1960's with mini biographies of the band through the formation of The Vendors, The 'N Betweens, Steve Brett and the Mavericks, Ambrose Slade and finally Slade. Far more than just a Discography it reads more like a full biography. Each year is studied, collated and includes early history decisions, record releases, gigs, management, press publicity, clippings and much more. Illustrated by some brilliant early pictures not only of the releases but also the band members.
This takes the reader not only through Slade's mighty career but also what came after. Slade 2 with Dave and Don, Don Powell's Occasional Flames, The Don Powell Band, QSP, Jim Lea's Solo works on CD, Vinyl and live performances, Noddy's acting, advertising, books and Hill's continuing versions of Slade with its ever changing line ups.
All releases are mentioned, albums, singles, books, Videos and DVD'S and includes overseas releases.
The nice thing is the authors pull no punches and tell it like it is/was. Often asking such questions like why certain B Sides were sometimes superior to the A Side equivalents. So rather than try to claim everything Slade did was awesome, sometimes it wasn't. Strange career decisions, unusual single choices and what in hindsight might or could have been better.
So what's the difference between earlier editions? It is now it's all updated. New releases from Salvo and BMG are included, cover versions, session work with other bands, charity events etc. The massive page increase and the nice touch of publishing the names of the magic 500 or so fans (of those still with us) who stuck with the band through the thick and thin (including yours truly). And of course it's now in hard back. Making this an even more polished showcase of one of the best British bands ever. At the time of writing even Slade Bassist, Violinist, Keyboard player and all round nice guy Jim Lea was impressed with the book.
So should you buy it. YES YES YES. Now you not only can FEEL the Noize, you can read the NOIZE too. Keep on Rocking!

admin wrote: November 21st, 2021, 10:25 am
Cover detail amended VERY slightly.

SEUBY wrote: November 24th, 2021, 1:35 pm Confushias says why is paperback more expensive than hardback. Amazon work in strange ways.

DirtyJoker wrote: November 24th, 2021, 11:56 am Question ? The missus ordered the hardback at £25 last week for me birthday next week and now it's stating delivery on Jan 13, has the original print run sold out ? If so I get her to pay the £32 for the paperback and actually have a present to open on me birthday