The "Eurovision Song Contest": The Official History - Softcover

John O'Connor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847325211 ISBN 13: 9781847325211

Publisher: Carlton Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The fun and the feuds, the high points, the dismal lows, the scandals, the most outrageous outfits, the innovators and the copy cats, this glorious book captures the singular flavour of Eurovision, charting its journey from the first competition in 1956 - just seven entrants, broadcast from a tiny venue in Switzerland with a studio audience of 200 - to the international extravaganza watched by millions of viewers that it has become today. It's a completely unique event in modern pop music, with its own agenda entirely, that has spawned almost as many anti-heroes as it has stars. Fully updated, and illustrated throughout with amazing photos, plus rare memorabilia including artwork for singles, this book is a nostalgic and resplendent celebration of an at times eccentric competition that is adored around the world. This edition has been fully updated to include 2008 and 2009's great events.

About this title

About the Author

John Kennedy O' Connor has been a fan of Eurovision ever since he can remember. He has every single sleeve for every Eurovision entry, and is passionate about the show. He is an Englishman living in New York and this is his first book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carlton Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847325211
• ISBN 13: 9781847325211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224