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Founded in 2010, our aim is simple – to publish great books about popular music; the kind we’d like to read ourselves.
“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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PEACHES
A Chronicle Of The Stranglers 1974-1990
by Robert Endeacott
The Gory Glory Years Of The Stranglers Uncovered
* Published July 2014
* ISBN 9780957570047
* Paperback with plates section
* £14.99
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LET IT ROCK
The making of Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet
By Neil Daniels
This book is an unashamed celebration of the landmark album Slippery When Wet.
- Published: May 2014
- Includes images of memorabilia throughout
- ISBN: 9780957144286
- Price: £9.99
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KILLERS
The Origins Of Iron Maiden 1975-1983
By Neil Daniels
The first book to chart Maiden’s turbulent early years
* Published: April 2014
* ISBN: 9780957570023
* Price: £14.99
* Paperback with 8 page colour plates section
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BEER DRINKERS & HELL RAISERS
A ZZ Top Guide
By Neil Daniels
The Ultimate Guide To Those Sharp Dressed Men
- Published: January 2014
- ISBN: 9780957144279
- Price: £14.99
- Includes an 8 page colour plates section
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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: 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: October 2013
- ISBN: 9780957144248
- Price: £14.99
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