THE SMITHS - THE COMPLETE STORY (New expanded and revised edition)
Language: English
Published by Omnibus Press [Book Sales Limited], London, 1988
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Near fine
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New edition of this biography of The Smiths, revised and expanded after the break-up of the band in 1987. Illustrated in colour and monochrome. Includes a complete Discography at the back of the book. ***Near fine in illustrated glossy card covers. Just very slight wear and rubbing at the edges, with a tiny clip off the top corner of the front cover. Light reading crease to the front cover at the hinge of the spine. Internally near fine. Pages clean. Spine tight. No inscriptions. Profusely illustrated. ***197 pages. 255mm x178mm. ***'Few groups can claim to have aroused their fans' consciousness to the same degree as The Smiths, the Manchester quartet whose break-up during the autumn of 1987 was as dramatic and mourned as any in eighties pop. To mark the passing of this most curious of pop phenomena Mancunian writer Mick Middles has reconstructed and updated his original best selling biography of The smiths to present "The Complete Story". The book is both a detailed biography and critical comment on The Smiths which follows their controversial career from early days at Manchester's Electric Circus, where Steven Morrissey first drew attention to himself, to the rancorous rift between Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr which split the band amid confusion and lost ideals. Along the way, Middles examines Morrissey's diverse influences and aesthetic lifestyle of celibacy and squeamish vegetarianism, Johnny Marr's contrary image and growing confidence as an instrumentalist now in great demand as a session musician, and the disproportionately low profile of the loyal rhythm section they left behind, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce.' (Quote taken from the back cover). ***A nice copy of the new edition of this biography of The Smiths - fully revised after the demise of the band. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…
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- Title
- THE SMITHS - THE COMPLETE STORY (New expanded and revised edition)
- Author
- Mick Middles
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press [Book Sales Limited], London
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket, as Issued
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0711914273
- ISBN 13
- 9780711914278
- Edition
- New and Revised Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- Arts, Illustrated Books
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Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
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We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
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Orlando Booksellers
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Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
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Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
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