Good read but obsessed with the trendy

This is perhaps the best book on the subject of UK electric folk so far but makes the mistake of paying too much attention to trendy artists. Vashti is interesting but hardly a bedrock of UK Electric folk of the '70s and until a reissue of her flop album and a telephone advert tie-in, was virtually irrelevant. The book has a rather strange conclusion ending up with Talk Talk - a band I'd label as prog if anything - and Julian Cope who is about as unrelated to folk as I can possibly imagine. The end of the book is confused. Still, it's thought provoking at least which is unusual for a book on bands/music! Lets face it most are formulaic and boring.

Better than the rest, but not the best.

I'm not entirely sure what all of the negative reviews are getting at, clearly they bought this book thinking it would be nothing but Mock the Week content. It isn't. This book does make you laugh out loud on many occasions, however, this is a book about Frankie Boyle's life - so don't expect it to be full of sunshine and roses. The problem probably is that people think that Frankie on screen is different to Frankie off screen. From what I've seen and read they're the same person, not some sort of angry, Scottish 'character'. So if all you're looking for is lots of jokes then don't buy this. If instead you'd like to read about Frankie Boyle's life with some hilarious jokes chucked in the mix, then go ahead and buy this. Beware, this isn't for the faint hearted.

A tame taster for younger fans

Although Peter never claimed this book was going to be a tell-all about the breakdown of his marriage and whilst I appreciate he has got a much younger fanbase, I was a little disappointed. The first half is an exact copy (but alot more tame) of his first autobiography and then it focuses all on his kids and of course his achievements since leaving Katie. Rather kindly, he has not gone into any details about reasons why or how and to be honest his first book (before he even split with Katie) gives away alot more behind the scenes issues and problems and is much more honest and frank. It is quite noble of Pete not to delve into these issues as this book was not meant to portray his marriage, still, there are lots of photos of Katie in the book and you have to appreciate this book is just a nice, tame read for his young fans but if you are a really big one then buy it! Otherwise bit of a letdown but I guess still worth a read!

Don't do it!!!!

This is light reading - very light reading. I have an obsession with motorbikes so understand Brian's passion for cars - BUT, I wanted to know how Brian got to join the world's greatest rock band ever. I wanted to know how he really got on with Angus and Malcolm. Brian Johnson is known to me because he was Bon Scott's replacement in ACDC - not because heliked cars. Sorry, twas a waste of money

Once again disappointed

The New Moon movie companion is STILL the best of the three so far. Once again, like with the Twilight movie companion, it was all just too technical, and not enough behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the actors. And I was astounded that the part where Taylor Lautner had to wear a blue spandex suit to stand in for his wolf during the scene where Jasper teaches everyone how to fight the newborns, was left out. And once again far too many pics of the Cullens and not enough of the wolf pack, especially Jacob. Team Jacob fans - DON'T BOTHER!!!!!!!

Easy to learn, great book!

I'm teaching myself the guitar and this book is so helpful and easy to read. Tells you how to play all the chords, how to care for your guitar, lots of very useful info in an informative and entertaining way. Thought i'd get annoyed at the 'funny' bits but they're cute. Best bit is the chord chart at the back though, very handy!

A great fourth installment

A worthy continuation of the Saxon series. A few admitted historical liberties, but they only make the book a page-turner! Cornwell captures the era with confidence and skill, from the great sweeping battles and political forces down to the smallest details surrounding everyday life, while his battle narratives are exceptional.

prompt delivert

This book was for my daughters school work, of which she says was a great read.

Dr Faustus (A Text) Review

Marlowe's play is already fantastic, but the added commentry and notes on every page made it much more understandable and, therefore, enjoyable. I studied this text for my A2 English Literature class, where there was a wide range of abilities; this copy of the text suited everyone. Very easy to use and extremely informative. Great buy.

Good listen

This is an excellent way to hear about someone's life... by them telling you the story. The audio version is a fun way to hear this interesting story....

excellent

brilliant, engaging, couldnt put it down. an amazing insight, just as it was, a very human story.

It's got it all!

Since we gave this book to our son, he hasn't stopped reading it. He loves Lego, Star Wars, and Lego Star Wars, and this book has it all even some of the huge scenes that people have made themselves. It's a very informative book with very detailed pictures and is a big hit with the 'boys' in this house!