FOLKLORE - THE OFFICIAL HISTORY
by Stuart Maconie
'Folklore, the official history of James, tells the story of this vital, cerebral group from their early days in Manchester's fertile and feisty post-punk scene to their millennial album Millionaires and their status today as one of Britain's biggest and most individual bands. It's an engaging, erratic and driven tale. It's the definitive story of James.'
Stuart Maconie, famous for his work at Radio 1, many of the music papers and as author of the official Blur biography, has written a definitive history of James, charting the almost 20 year history of the band with exclusive interviews with the band, revealing the truth about the dark, dim, distant and depressing past. It charts the good and the bad times, the successes and the near break-ups, the comings and goings of band personnel. No James fan worth their salt will not read this book cover to cover - newer fans will get vital insights into just why this band is so special and be amazed at how it is still together at all and older fans will discover the truth behind the myths spread about the band in the eighties.
The book will be available in the shops on November 6, priced £14.99 through Virgin Publishing. If you can't wait that long, it can be ordered exclusively through the band's official merchandising company Blue Grape's website at www.bluegrape.gb.com for £14.99 plus £1 postage and packaging. Alternatively, it is available on the merchandising stall on the present tour with a £1 discount.
A signing session was held before James gig at Liverpool Royal Court on 22nd October, click here to see photos.