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December 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Michael Diamond/Adam Horovitz: Beastie Boys Book
Beastie Boys Book Michael Diamond/Adam Horovitz Spiegel & Grau It finally arrived – after so much talk and plenty of hype, the memoir of The Beastie Boys written by its two surviving members. When Adam Yauch (MCA) died from cancer in 2012 that was the end of the group. Respectfully and realistically Michael Diamond (Mike […]Archive
July 29, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Scott McClanahan/Ricardo Cavolo: The Incantations of Daniel Johnston
The Incantations of Daniel Johnston Scott McClanahan (Text) Ricardo Cavolo (Artist) Two Dollar Radio Here Daniel Johnston’s life has been lovingly paid tribute to in a rather exquisitely made graphic novel/biography. The non-fiction graphic novel can at times get bogged down when trying to find room for text but still have something to say, image-wise, […]Archive
May 31, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Brandon Easton/Denis Medri: Andre The Giant – Closer To Heaven
Andre The Giant: Closer to Heaven Brandon Easton (Text) Denis Medri (Artist) IDW Publishing An impressive effort this, Eisner Award nominated writer Brandon Easton and illustrator Denis Medri manage to take us right into the world of Andre The Giant in this graphic biography, one part tribute, one part journalism – the impressionistic world of […]Archive
January 18, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Tara Murtha: Bobbie Gentry’s Ode To Billie Joe (33 1/3)
Bobbie Gentry’s Ode To Billie Joe (33 1/3) Tara Murtha Bloomsbury Academic Here journalist Tara Murtha goes into full detective-mode as she tells the story not only of the wonderful Ode To Bille Joe record but in her entry to the 33 1/3 series it is as much about the “disappearance” of Bobby Gentry, the […]Archive
August 14, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Tom Doyle: Man On The Run – Paul McCartney in the 1970s
Man on the Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s Tom Doyle Polygon Here we have a look at Paul McCartney’s seventies decade, painted as a time of tumult for one of the world’s biggest pop stars. It’s interesting to study McCartney in the isolation of one decade. The 1970s was the decade that saw Paul […]Archive
April 9, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Matt Thorne: Prince
Prince Matt Thorne Faber & Faber This is pretty wonderful – a book about Prince, and about being a Prince fan by a huge Prince fan. It’s also daunting, and – at times – hard work. I’ll admit to having a huge false-start, I shelved the book for the best part of a year before […]Archive
January 6, 2014 by Simon Sweetman