I received an e-mail from Mark Whitby, who is an author of a new book about the John Peel Festive 50. I have repeated it below:
My book, "The Festive Fifty", comes out in May via the independent Nevin Publishing. The book's been in production for some time but, following the death of John Peel, I wanted desperately to get it out and putting it out in a small way myself seemed the right way to do it - made it feel more like "Suspect Device" or "Atmosphere", I suppose, more Peel.
As somebody with an interest in the Festive Fifty, please receive an attachment with an extract from the "records and statistics" part of the book, which I'm more than happy for you to put on your website. If you do, I'd be grateful if you'd also carry the information that the book can be obtained directly from the publishers at:
Nevin Publishing
PO Box 194
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7WU
People can also ask at bookshops (the ISBN is 0-9548317-0-5). At the moment, there's a limited print run due to the publisher being a small scale operation, but the ISBN should help the shop to track it down.
The book covers:
A complete history of the Festive Fifty, with commentary on each year and entries of particular interest
A complete alphabetical list of every band to appear, with details of personnel who took part
The top fifty bands to appear in the Festive Fifty, with biography
The top fifty albums in terms of tracks placed in the Festive Fifty
A comprehensive records and statistics section, with everything from bands with most entries down to most successful session tracks, cover versions, electronic/dance tracks, all-female tracks, long tracks, short tracks, continental European tracks, tracks from outside Europe and North America, record labels, etc.
I also attach a copy of an order form that you can use to request copies. They're £14.95 inclusive of postage. Please contact me if you are interested in receiving any copies. I would also be able to offer discounts on quantities of ten or more books.
Extract from the book (pdf)
Order Form (pdf)
It certainly looks interesting and I will pick up a copy. For those who don't know there is an excellent section about the Festive 50 on Rocklist.
My book, "The Festive Fifty", comes out in May via the independent Nevin Publishing. The book's been in production for some time but, following the death of John Peel, I wanted desperately to get it out and putting it out in a small way myself seemed the right way to do it - made it feel more like "Suspect Device" or "Atmosphere", I suppose, more Peel.
As somebody with an interest in the Festive Fifty, please receive an attachment with an extract from the "records and statistics" part of the book, which I'm more than happy for you to put on your website. If you do, I'd be grateful if you'd also carry the information that the book can be obtained directly from the publishers at:
Nevin Publishing
PO Box 194
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7WU
People can also ask at bookshops (the ISBN is 0-9548317-0-5). At the moment, there's a limited print run due to the publisher being a small scale operation, but the ISBN should help the shop to track it down.
The book covers:
A complete history of the Festive Fifty, with commentary on each year and entries of particular interest
A complete alphabetical list of every band to appear, with details of personnel who took part
The top fifty bands to appear in the Festive Fifty, with biography
The top fifty albums in terms of tracks placed in the Festive Fifty
A comprehensive records and statistics section, with everything from bands with most entries down to most successful session tracks, cover versions, electronic/dance tracks, all-female tracks, long tracks, short tracks, continental European tracks, tracks from outside Europe and North America, record labels, etc.
I also attach a copy of an order form that you can use to request copies. They're £14.95 inclusive of postage. Please contact me if you are interested in receiving any copies. I would also be able to offer discounts on quantities of ten or more books.
Extract from the book (pdf)
Order Form (pdf)
It certainly looks interesting and I will pick up a copy. For those who don't know there is an excellent section about the Festive 50 on Rocklist.
Amazon lists a book by the same author, published by the same publisher, available @ £11.99 since September 2004.
Just some thoughts:
This is a new edition of the book revised following John Peels death unlike the one you mention on Amazon which was published before the great man passed away.
Also the prices mentioned by the author inc p&p direct from the publisher. Add p&p to the amazon one and you're paying almost the same for an outdated version!
Actually looking at the authors post I think Amazon listed it before it came out. I am sure he has now added some info following Peelies death. I will ask him.