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Paperback. Etat : New. Woodcut - The Making And The Meaning has been written to complement the release of Big Big Train's Woodcut. The book allows readers to discover how a chance visit to Oslo's Munchmuseet during the band's 2023 European tour lit a spark between Gregory Spawton and Alberto Bravin that grew into the band's most ambitious album to date: from a single woodcut print to an exploration of the universal through the light and darkness of artistic hopes and thwarted dreams.  Drawing on candid interviews, lyrical notes and personal reflections from every member of the band, the book explores not only how the album was made but also why it matters - the stories woven into its lyrics, the cultural forces that shaped its sound and the emotional resonance it carries for listeners.  Readers and listeners will go deeper into the story of Woodcut: a troubled illustrator; an ancient, possibly supernatural, piece of heartwood; an ingenious device - the Albion Press - evoking classic Big Big Train traditions - wrapped in a fable that blurs the line between inspiration, obsession and the sometimes dangerous cost of creative fulfilment. The book describes how lead vocalist and album producer Alberto Bravin sifted through an outpouring of musical ideas from his bandmates to forge one epic piece of music, weaving hundreds of individual tracks into a single, emotionally charged musical narrative - and how the band then coloured it with their own ideas in the studio. Readers will hear directly from every band member about friendship, grief, humour and hope; about carrying Big Big Train's legacy forward in a new era; and why they believe Woodcut is a true 'album for the ages'. In addition to acting as a listening guide, the book also examines the centuries-long story of woodcut art itself - from medieval book illustration and Thomas Bewick's tiny marvels, through Japanese ukiyo-e, William Morris and the Kelmscott Chaucer, to Edvard Munch's radical 'jigsaw' prints - enabling readers to see how those traditions echo through Woodcut's music and lyrics. And the book also makes some fascinating connections between the ground-breaking artists of the late 19th century and progressive musicians of the modern era. Andy Stuart says:"I was inspired by what Rick Beato has called the 'sweat equity' of being a music fan: traditional record stores, sleeve notes, gatefold art and the feeling that an album - and now a book - can still be an adventure, not just something you scroll past. Progressive rock, and Big Big Train music in particular, inspires something that I feel is sometimes lost in the era of streaming and music-on-demand. Woodcut is a very inspirational record. It's not 'just pixels'." Equal parts history, creative journal and cultural commentary, Andy Stuart's biography of Woodcut is a vivid portrait of a record that is more than just a concept album - it's a statement, a journey and a tribute to what is set to become a rock music classic. At more than 200 pages, and illustrated.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Woodcut - The Making And The Meaning has been written to complement the release of Big Big Train's Woodcut. The book allows readers to discover how a chance visit to Oslo's Munchmuseet during the band's 2023 European tour lit a spark between Gregory Spawton and Alberto Bravin that grew into the band's most ambitious album to date: from a single woodcut print to an exploration of the universal through the light and darkness of artistic hopes and thwarted dreams.  Drawing on candid interviews, lyrical notes and personal reflections from every member of the band, the book explores not only how the album was made but also why it matters - the stories woven into its lyrics, the cultural forces that shaped its sound and the emotional resonance it carries for listeners.  Readers and listeners will go deeper into the story of Woodcut: a troubled illustrator; an ancient, possibly supernatural, piece of heartwood; an ingenious device - the Albion Press - evoking classic Big Big Train traditions - wrapped in a fable that blurs the line between inspiration, obsession and the sometimes dangerous cost of creative fulfilment. The book describes how lead vocalist and album producer Alberto Bravin sifted through an outpouring of musical ideas from his bandmates to forge one epic piece of music, weaving hundreds of individual tracks into a single, emotionally charged musical narrative - and how the band then coloured it with their own ideas in the studio. Readers will hear directly from every band member about friendship, grief, humour and hope; about carrying Big Big Train's legacy forward in a new era; and why they believe Woodcut is a true 'album for the ages'. In addition to acting as a listening guide, the book also examines the centuries-long story of woodcut art itself - from medieval book illustration and Thomas Bewick's tiny marvels, through Japanese ukiyo-e, William Morris and the Kelmscott Chaucer, to Edvard Munch's radical 'jigsaw' prints - enabling readers to see how those traditions echo through Woodcut's music and lyrics. And the book also makes some fascinating connections between the ground-breaking artists of the late 19th century and progressive musicians of the modern era. Andy Stuart says:"I was inspired by what Rick Beato has called the 'sweat equity' of being a music fan: traditional record stores, sleeve notes, gatefold art and the feeling that an album - and now a book - can still be an adventure, not just something you scroll past. Progressive rock, and Big Big Train music in particular, inspires something that I feel is sometimes lost in the era of streaming and music-on-demand. Woodcut is a very inspirational record. It's not 'just pixels'." Equal parts history, creative journal and cultural commentary, Andy Stuart's biography of Woodcut is a vivid portrait of a record that is more than just a concept album - it's a statement, a journey and a tribute to what is set to become a rock music classic. At more than 200 pages, and illustrated.…

Paperback. Etat : New. This is a book about origins, identity and who we become. It's about a kid who found solace in music when the very sense of who he was left him floundering. It is about how his journey to discover his family allowed him to reflect on who he could have been had he not been given away at birth.Who's The Boy With The Lovely Hair? is a tale about discovering, processing and making peace with who you are, and ultimately asking: "How much of us is nature and how much is nurture?" The book is published as a 400 page hardback, including 48 pages of photographs documenting Jakko's life and career.Who's The Boy With The Lovely Hair? is, at first glance, a traditional rock'n'roll memoir, charting Jakko's long and varied musical career, packed with eyebrow-raising and hilarious anecdotes about his encounters with everyone from Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Cliff Richard and Gene Simmons, to Uri Geller, Jack Charlton, Audrey Hepburn, the Dalai Lama and crossing swords with Millwall Football Club's dodgy director Reg Burr.Step away from the tales from the trenches of late 20th and early 21st century rock'n'roll, theatre and alternative comedy, and you uncover:- The harrowing stories of his adoptive parents' lives during World War II.- Discovering his adoptive father had fought on both sides of that war .- His birth mother's fame as a successful singer in Ireland .- Jakko finding and meeting his birth mother and self-proclaimed 'white supremacist' step-siblings .- How a lonely, despondent adopted child ended up working and playing with his childhood heroes.…

Hardback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Hardback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. First Edition.

Hardback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. Following critically acclaimed Kingmaker books including Giammetti's authoritative two-volume history of Genesis, Joe Banks' definitive biography of Van der Graaf Generator leader Peter Hammill and candid autobiographies by Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson) and Mark Kelly (Marillion), Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis is the first ever English language biography of one of rock music's most gifted and influential writers and performers.In Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis renowned Genesis expert Giammetti recounts the story of Banks' life and music in exhaustive detail. The book focuses in particular on Banks' frequently overlooked solo career while also covering all of his work with Genesis. Giammetti draws from a number of interviews which he has personally conducted over the years with Banks, alongside interviews with other key personalities in the musician's circle.At over 250 pages, and illustrated with more than 100 images, including many rare and previously unpublished photographs, Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis shines a light on a musician who remains an enigma to many people despite his enormous success and widespread influence. Gregory Spawton, co-owner of Kingmaker Publishing and co-founder of the band Big Big Train, comments:"While there have been various books written by or about all the other major players in Genesis, there has until now never been one focused exclusively on Tony Banks. We felt it was important to shine a brighter light on his life and career. Following the success of his two Genesis books which we have previously published, Mario Giammetti was the compelling author to write this biography.".…

Paperback. Etat : New. First Edition.

Paperback. Etat : New. Following critically acclaimed Kingmaker books including Giammetti's authoritative two-volume history of Genesis, Joe Banks' definitive biography of Van der Graaf Generator leader Peter Hammill and candid autobiographies by Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson) and Mark Kelly (Marillion), Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis is the first ever English language biography of one of rock music's most gifted and influential writers and performers.In Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis renowned Genesis expert Giammetti recounts the story of Banks' life and music in exhaustive detail. The book focuses in particular on Banks' frequently overlooked solo career while also covering all of his work with Genesis. Giammetti draws from a number of interviews which he has personally conducted over the years with Banks, alongside interviews with other key personalities in the musician's circle.At over 250 pages, and illustrated with more than 100 images, including many rare and previously unpublished photographs, Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis shines a light on a musician who remains an enigma to many people despite his enormous success and widespread influence. Gregory Spawton, co-owner of Kingmaker Publishing and co-founder of the band Big Big Train, comments:"While there have been various books written by or about all the other major players in Genesis, there has until now never been one focused exclusively on Tony Banks. We felt it was important to shine a brighter light on his life and career. Following the success of his two Genesis books which we have previously published, Mario Giammetti was the compelling author to write this biography.".…

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. Joe Banks' Rock and Role is the definitive biography of Peter Hammill (leader of Van der Graaf Generator, and one of the most unique solo artists in rock). Coming in at over 500 pages, and illustrated with hundreds of images - many rare and previously unseen - Rock and Role is both a highly accessible biography and a serious critical appreciation of one of rock's genuine visionaries, providing an in-depth look at PH's music and lyrics, investigating the ideas behind his songs, and presenting a portrait of Hammill as both artist and man.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Kingmaker Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of its next book. Time and Tide: The Songs Of Big Big Train by Andrew Wild and R. Douglas Helvering will be published on 11 September 2026. Following critically acclaimed Kingmaker books including Mario Giammetti's authoritative two volume history of Genesis and biography of Tony Banks, Joe Banks' peerless biography of Van der Graaf Generator leader Peter Hammill and candid autobiographies by Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson) and Mark Kelly (Marillion), Time and Tide is the definitive exploration of Big Big Train's songs. Through exclusive interviews with past and present band members, rare archival material and illuminating musical analysis, authors Andrew Wild and R. Douglas Helvering uncover the origins and meaning behind each of the band's songs -- from tales of steam locomotives, lost rivers and ancient landscapes to reflections on love, identity, mortality and belonging.Time and Tide also opens the door to the band's creative process: songwriting, arrangements, production techniques and the collaborative spirit that shaped albums including The Underfall Yard, English Electric, Folklore and Woodcut. Alongside the music lies the moving story of the band's evolution through triumph, loss and reinvention.At almost 550 pages, and illustrated with around 200 images, including several commissioned artworks and many photographs which have been previously unpublished, Time and Tide has been written for devoted fans, musicians and newcomers alike. The book serves as both a celebration of artistic ambition and an intimate portrait of a band whose music continues to delight fans of progressive rock. Gregory Spawton, co-founder of Big Big Train and co-owner of Kingmaker Publishing, comments:"Andrew Wild and Doug Helvering have done an extraordinary job exploring every corner of the Big Big Train musical catalogue. Andrew undertook an enormous amount of research to write about well over 200 Big Big Train songs, while Doug's musicological analyses of more than 40 of our songs are extremely insightful, including to the writers of those songs! We're very grateful to Andrew and Doug for writing this book with such care and attention to detail. I'm also delighted that my BBT co-founder Andy Poole co-edited the book with Professor Geoff Parks." Andrew Wild is the author of over 25 books, the majority of which focus on rock and pop music. He has previously written the official biographies of progressive rock artists Twelfth Night, Galahad and Geoff Mann. Following two books about the 1980s progressive rock music revival (A Mirror Of Dreams and A Playground Of Broken Hearts), Time and Tide - The Songs Of Big Big Train is Andrew's third book published by Kingmaker. Alongside his writing, Andrew maintains the official archive of Big Big Train. Dr R. Douglas Helvering is an active composer, arranger, conductor and educator. In 2021, he created The Daily Doug, which has grown into a prominent web series that c.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Joe Banks' Rock and Role is the definitive biography of Peter Hammill (leader of Van der Graaf Generator, and one of the most unique solo artists in rock). Coming in at over 500 pages, and illustrated with hundreds of images - many rare and previously unseen - Rock and Role is both a highly accessible biography and a serious critical appreciation of one of rock's genuine visionaries, providing an in-depth look at PH's music and lyrics, investigating the ideas behind his songs, and presenting a portrait of Hammill as both artist and man.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Woodcut - The Making And The Meaning has been written to complement the release of Big Big Train's Woodcut. The book allows readers to discover how a chance visit to Oslo's Munchmuseet during the band's 2023 European tour lit a spark between Gregory Spawton and Alberto Bravin that grew into the band's most ambitious album to date: from a single woodcut print to an exploration of the universal through the light and darkness of artistic hopes and thwarted dreams.  Drawing on candid interviews, lyrical notes and personal reflections from every member of the band, the book explores not only how the album was made but also why it matters - the stories woven into its lyrics, the cultural forces that shaped its sound and the emotional resonance it carries for listeners.  Readers and listeners will go deeper into the story of Woodcut: a troubled illustrator; an ancient, possibly supernatural, piece of heartwood; an ingenious device - the Albion Press - evoking classic Big Big Train traditions - wrapped in a fable that blurs the line between inspiration, obsession and the sometimes dangerous cost of creative fulfilment. The book describes how lead vocalist and album producer Alberto Bravin sifted through an outpouring of musical ideas from his bandmates to forge one epic piece of music, weaving hundreds of individual tracks into a single, emotionally charged musical narrative - and how the band then coloured it with their own ideas in the studio. Readers will hear directly from every band member about friendship, grief, humour and hope; about carrying Big Big Train's legacy forward in a new era; and why they believe Woodcut is a true 'album for the ages'. In addition to acting as a listening guide, the book also examines the centuries-long story of woodcut art itself - from medieval book illustration and Thomas Bewick's tiny marvels, through Japanese ukiyo-e, William Morris and the Kelmscott Chaucer, to Edvard Munch's radical 'jigsaw' prints - enabling readers to see how those traditions echo through Woodcut's music and lyrics. And the book also makes some fascinating connections between the ground-breaking artists of the late 19th century and progressive musicians of the modern era. Andy Stuart says:"I was inspired by what Rick Beato has called the 'sweat equity' of being a music fan: traditional record stores, sleeve notes, gatefold art and the feeling that an album - and now a book - can still be an adventure, not just something you scroll past. Progressive rock, and Big Big Train music in particular, inspires something that I feel is sometimes lost in the era of streaming and music-on-demand. Woodcut is a very inspirational record. It's not 'just pixels'." Equal parts history, creative journal and cultural commentary, Andy Stuart's biography of Woodcut is a vivid portrait of a record that is more than just a concept album - it's a statement, a journey and a tribute to what is set to become a rock music classic. At more than 200 pages, and illustrated.…

Hardback. Etat : New.

Hardback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. First Edition.

Paperback. Etat : New. Following critically acclaimed Kingmaker books including Giammetti's authoritative two-volume history of Genesis, Joe Banks' definitive biography of Van der Graaf Generator leader Peter Hammill and candid autobiographies by Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson) and Mark Kelly (Marillion), Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis is the first ever English language biography of one of rock music's most gifted and influential writers and performers.In Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis renowned Genesis expert Giammetti recounts the story of Banks' life and music in exhaustive detail. The book focuses in particular on Banks' frequently overlooked solo career while also covering all of his work with Genesis. Giammetti draws from a number of interviews which he has personally conducted over the years with Banks, alongside interviews with other key personalities in the musician's circle.At over 250 pages, and illustrated with more than 100 images, including many rare and previously unpublished photographs, Tony Banks: Man of Spells - The Magician of Genesis shines a light on a musician who remains an enigma to many people despite his enormous success and widespread influence. Gregory Spawton, co-owner of Kingmaker Publishing and co-founder of the band Big Big Train, comments:"While there have been various books written by or about all the other major players in Genesis, there has until now never been one focused exclusively on Tony Banks. We felt it was important to shine a brighter light on his life and career. Following the success of his two Genesis books which we have previously published, Mario Giammetti was the compelling author to write this biography.".…

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. Woodcut - The Making And The Meaning has been written to complement the release of Big Big Train's Woodcut. The book allows readers to discover how a chance visit to Oslo's Munchmuseet during the band's 2023 European tour lit a spark between Gregory Spawton and Alberto Bravin that grew into the band's most ambitious album to date: from a single woodcut print to an exploration of the universal through the light and darkness of artistic hopes and thwarted dreams.  Drawing on candid interviews, lyrical notes and personal reflections from every member of the band, the book explores not only how the album was made but also why it matters - the stories woven into its lyrics, the cultural forces that shaped its sound and the emotional resonance it carries for listeners.  Readers and listeners will go deeper into the story of Woodcut: a troubled illustrator; an ancient, possibly supernatural, piece of heartwood; an ingenious device - the Albion Press - evoking classic Big Big Train traditions - wrapped in a fable that blurs the line between inspiration, obsession and the sometimes dangerous cost of creative fulfilment. The book describes how lead vocalist and album producer Alberto Bravin sifted through an outpouring of musical ideas from his bandmates to forge one epic piece of music, weaving hundreds of individual tracks into a single, emotionally charged musical narrative - and how the band then coloured it with their own ideas in the studio. Readers will hear directly from every band member about friendship, grief, humour and hope; about carrying Big Big Train's legacy forward in a new era; and why they believe Woodcut is a true 'album for the ages'. In addition to acting as a listening guide, the book also examines the centuries-long story of woodcut art itself - from medieval book illustration and Thomas Bewick's tiny marvels, through Japanese ukiyo-e, William Morris and the Kelmscott Chaucer, to Edvard Munch's radical 'jigsaw' prints - enabling readers to see how those traditions echo through Woodcut's music and lyrics. And the book also makes some fascinating connections between the ground-breaking artists of the late 19th century and progressive musicians of the modern era. Andy Stuart says:"I was inspired by what Rick Beato has called the 'sweat equity' of being a music fan: traditional record stores, sleeve notes, gatefold art and the feeling that an album - and now a book - can still be an adventure, not just something you scroll past. Progressive rock, and Big Big Train music in particular, inspires something that I feel is sometimes lost in the era of streaming and music-on-demand. Woodcut is a very inspirational record. It's not 'just pixels'." Equal parts history, creative journal and cultural commentary, Andy Stuart's biography of Woodcut is a vivid portrait of a record that is more than just a concept album - it's a statement, a journey and a tribute to what is set to become a rock music classic. At more than 200 pages, and illustrated.…

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. First Edition.

Paperback. Etat : New. This is a book about origins, identity and who we become. It's about a kid who found solace in music when the very sense of who he was left him floundering. It is about how his journey to discover his family allowed him to reflect on who he could have been had he not been given away at birth.Who's The Boy With The Lovely Hair? is a tale about discovering, processing and making peace with who you are, and ultimately asking: "How much of us is nature and how much is nurture?" The book is published as a 400 page hardback, including 48 pages of photographs documenting Jakko's life and career.Who's The Boy With The Lovely Hair? is, at first glance, a traditional rock'n'roll memoir, charting Jakko's long and varied musical career, packed with eyebrow-raising and hilarious anecdotes about his encounters with everyone from Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Cliff Richard and Gene Simmons, to Uri Geller, Jack Charlton, Audrey Hepburn, the Dalai Lama and crossing swords with Millwall Football Club's dodgy director Reg Burr.Step away from the tales from the trenches of late 20th and early 21st century rock'n'roll, theatre and alternative comedy, and you uncover:- The harrowing stories of his adoptive parents' lives during World War II.- Discovering his adoptive father had fought on both sides of that war .- His birth mother's fame as a successful singer in Ireland .- Jakko finding and meeting his birth mother and self-proclaimed 'white supremacist' step-siblings .- How a lonely, despondent adopted child ended up working and playing with his childhood heroes.…

Hardback. Etat : New.