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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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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

Published: June 2011
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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£14.99 £8 inc P&P (UK only – non-UK please contact us)
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