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Soundcheck Books publishes great books about popular music. 
“Soundcheck Books are a relatively new publisher in the music books field but already they are building up an impressive catalogue of titles.” Andy Childs, Music Journalist, Caught by the River
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High Stakes & Dangerous Men
The UFO Story
By Neil Daniels
Nearly 45 years in the business and still rockin’. The Story Of UFO – A Genuine Rock Phenomenon.
- Published: 20th November 2013
- ISBN: 9780957144262
- Price: £14.99
- Includes an 8 page colour plates section
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A PASSION PLAY
The Story Of Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull
By Brian Rabey
An intimate, yet thorough, look at one of Britain’s biggest ever bands
- Published: 1st October 2013
- ISBN: 9780957144248
- Price: £14.99
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SPRINGSTEEN
Saint In The City: 1949-1974
by Craig Statham
To fully understand the Boss’s music, you need to understand his formative years
- Published: 17th July 2013
- ISBN: 9780957144231
- Price: £14.99
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Tin Pan Alley
The Rise Of Elton John
By Keith Hayward
The life and career of Sir Elton from 1964-70.
Featuring rare photos
- Published: 22nd May 2013
- ISBN: 9780957144200
- Price: Paperback £14.99/Strictly Limited Edition Hardback £20 plus P&P
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NIRVANA: The Recording Sessions
By Rob Jovanovic
A Where, Why, Who and What guide to Nirvana’s recordings
Published: 15th August 2012
ISBN: 9780956642066
Price: £14.99
New edition fully revised and updated
Includes integral b/w photos
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Wayward Daughter: An Official Biography of Eliza Carthy
By Sophie Parkes
The Carthy family are folk music’s royal family. This is the story of the heir to the throne
- Published: 1st May 2012
- ISBN: 9780956642073
- Price: £12.99
- 8 page plates section of colour and b/w photos plus over 30 images throughout the book
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Gram Parsons: God’s Own Singer
by Jason Walker
The definitive biography of one of the most influential musicians of the modern era.
Revised and updated edition.
- Published: January 2012
- ISBN: 9780956642035
- Price: £12.99 paperback
- 352 pages including black and white photo section
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A Howlin’ Wind: Pub Rock and the birth of New Wave
by John Blaney
A fascinating study of how Pub Rock started, thrived and ultimately evolved into the New Wave
Published: October 2011
ISBN: 9780956642042
256 pages including black and white photo section
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14.99 £12 inc P&P (UK only – non-UK please contact us)
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Wheels Out Of Gear: 2-Tone, The Specials And a World In Flame
by Dave Thompson
“The book is a detailed, well-researched and intelligent account of The Specials and 2 Tone, a movement whose message and music continue to command a following today“ – Liz Jaynes, BBC London, Recommended Rock Reading
232 pages including black and white photo section
Published: August 2011
ISBN: 9780956642028
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YOUNG FLESH REQUIRED Growing up with the Sex Pistols
by Alan G. Parker with Mick O’Shea
‘Alan G. Parker has forgotten more about the Sex Pistols than most writers could research in a lifetime’ – London Evening Standard
ISBN: 9780956642011
336 pages including black and white photo section
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JUMPIN’ IN THE FIRE a life in rock’n'roll
by Sean Tyla
“Rock’n’roll is a potent poison for which there is no antidote. I would travel to the four corners of the earth on my journey through music and I would take my mind and body to the outer limits. Right now, though, I was on my way to Durham with Ducks Deluxe…and we only had seven quid between us” – Sean Tyla from Jumpin’ in the Fire.
‘A rollicking read’ – Jake Riviera
Foreword by Will Birch
ISBN: 9780956642004
208 pages inc. black & white photos
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