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Stellar Discussion >> Prog Goings On >> Van der Graaf Generator book https://www.stellar-attraction.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1132972467 Message started by bucka on 26th Nov, 2005 at 2:34am |
Title: Van der Graaf Generator book Post by bucka on 26th Nov, 2005 at 2:34am
Hi everybody,
In case anyone's interested, the new VdGG biography (which I co- wrote) is now available. Members of Genesis (Phil Collins, PG, Steve Hackett) have contributed to it (this is *THE* most extensive coverage of the '71 Six Bob tour, where Genesis opened for VdGG, anywhere). Also in the book is prog artist Paul Whitehead, producer John Anthony (who's production work includes VdGG, Genesis, Queen, Roxy, The Tubes), and Armando Gallo (the Genesis biographer) - all have been interviewed extensively. So has Dave Anderson (Amon Duul II & Hawkwind) and a bunch of people from the Charisma Records office (as well as memebers from old Charisma bands including Rare Bird, Audience, and Lindisfarne). Several musicians have been interviewed (including John Frusciante [RHCP], Graham Coxon [Blur], Gary Lucas [Capt Beefheart's Magic Band], Marc Almond, Colin Newman [Wire], Arthur Brown [God of Hellfire], and several others, as well as music producers [Sir George Martin, Shel Talmy], movie directors [Jonathan Demme, Anthony Minghella], and authors [Ian Rankin, MichelFaber]). It's pretty damned comprehensive and the VdGG guys are pretty happy with it. So are we! It's a BIG book; hardcover, and over 300 pages. There are nearly 300 photos, in both color and b&w (most never before seen). If anyone is interested, the link is: http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk/book_sell.htm Thanks! Jim Christopulos |
Title: Re: Van der Graaf Generator book Post by ProgMaster on 26th Nov, 2005 at 3:11am
Hi there bucka and welcome to the forum !!
Thanks for the info - looks good. 8-) Dee |
Title: Re: Van der Graaf Generator book Post by Heracleum Mantegazziani on 26th Nov, 2005 at 5:33pm
8-)
Cool website as well!! Complete discography including reviews-downloads as well...NICE! |
Title: Re: Van der Graaf Generator book Post by bucka on 4th Dec, 2005 at 12:25am
From Phil Smart, VdGG webmaster:
There's still time to order The Book in time for Christmas (UK and airmail), although the days are slipping by... According to the UK's Royal Mail, for us to send parcels in time for Christmas we would need to have received your order by December 12th for UK and W Europe, or December 8th for the rest of the world (airmail). I have been able to reduce the postage costs slightly because sales have been reasonable, but this is mainly outside my control. We don't make any money from the postage and packing cost. I have tried to find a cheaper method, but failed. The problem is that The Book weighs in at nearly 2Kg (4.4lbs). I should also add that we are the sole mail-order supplier at this time. It would not be advisable to shop elsewhere online. This may change, but at this time no books have been supplied to any other online seller. Phil. http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk |
Title: Re: Van der Graaf Generator book Post by bucka on 10th Dec, 2005 at 2:47pm
Barrie Wentzell is one of the premiere photographers in rock (having snapped Hendrix, the Beatles, Zeppelin, and others - including prog-rock stalwarts Yes, Genesis, and Van der Graaf Generator). He kindly contributed to the VdGG book with several photos from the late 60s - early 70s. He has a killer website at http://www.barriewentzell.com/
Paul Whitehead is a prog artist extraordinaire, having done covers for Genesis, VdGG, Le Orme, and others. He allowed us to use several of his prints for the book and was also interviewed extensively. Both have recently written us with their impressions of Van der Graaf Generator - The Book: "I was instantly transported back to 'Old Soho' and London via your Dr. Who's 'Tardis' time machine, and was back 'where we once belonged' in the Ship, Charisma Records, The Nellie Dean, The Speakeasy, The Marquee and La Chasse. Fantastic job in taking us back to A PERIOD OF FUN, EXPERIMENT AND FEARLESSNESS, that may never be repeated. You told me lotsa stuff about old friends, faces and places that I'd forgotten or never really knew 'till I read your 'back pages'. Thanx for the inspiration and pressure to personally look back and remember a band who at the time I thought was so obscure, innovative, imaginary and creative and now are legendary." - Barrie Wentzell "Very cool - written in a very entertaining way, and some of the artifacts (like the pink gig sheets) are fascinating. There is even some art in there that I'd completely forgotten about, like the poster with the pillars; somewhere in the smoke filled crevices of my mind I remember making that. I think VdGG are finally being recognized for what they were; a very brave and original ensemble of brilliant uncompromising artists whose influence was a million times larger than the number of records they sold. I'm glad that someone felt the need - and spent the time - to put the whole story down on paper." - Paul Whitehead |
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