thanks to Eventageous PR Ltd we have the chance to give away two copies of the superb new book:
[b]Queen - The Ultimate Illustrated History Of The Crown Kings Of Rock by Phil Sutcliffe.[/b]
All registered QueenZone members can take part in the competition. All you have to do is to email us the answer to a simple question together with your QueenZone username and a valid email address.
Here is the question:
[b]Name the title of the song which was originally called "People On Streets" and became a huge hit for Queen [/b]
Please email your answer to
[b]queenzone@googlemail.com[/b]
Write "competition" in the subject line
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The two winners will be notified and will receive the book directly from Eventageous PR Ltd.
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YourValentine · Member since
Details from the press release for the book:
QUEEN
The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock
“The concept of Queen is to be regal and majestic.
Glamour is part of us, and we want to be dandy” – FREDDIE MERCURY
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon - A.K.A Queen. They were renowned for
electrifying live performances, envied for rumors of their rock ‘n’ roll excess, and beloved for their music that has brought togther an array of genres.
Nearly 20 years after the death of their supremely talented front man and over 190 million album sales
worldwide, Queen remains the classic larger than life rock band, enthroned among rock royalty.
Packed with glorious performance and off-stage photographs, dozens of which are previously
unpublished, as well as tour memorabilia, collectables, LPs, and singles from around the globe, this is the ultimate visual tribute to Queen. More than 500 photos and artifacts in total are accompanied by a band history, album reviews, complete tour dates, a thorough discography and reflections from some
of rock’s top performers past and present. These include Slash, Tommy Lee and Billy Squier.
Queen combined a dizzying array of influences and genres in creating what would become one of the most lasting legacies in rock. Here is the book that dares to tackle the band’s towering achievements.
Author, Phil Sutcliffe has been writing about music since he went freelance in 1974. His byline has
appeared in many publications, including Sounds, Smash Hits, The Face, The Northern Echo, Q, Mojo, Blender, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in London.
Available from all good bookshops or direct
from Grantham Book Services
T: 01476 541080
pittrek · Member since
I have it already and I must admit it's great and full of rare (for me) pictures
YourValentine · Member since
I have it, too and I like it very much. Great guest essays (Daniel Nester!) , great additional scans and pictures from collectors like Martin from Queenconcerts, Ferdi from Queenmuseum, Peter Hince, private pictures from Mack and more..
YourValentine · Member since
People - please do not forget to answer the question!
Blackthorne · Member since
i sent my answer
thx for sharing this!!
Jazz 78 · Member since
People beware!!! This book is VERY good and full of rare photos and a lot of tour memorabilia from Peter Hince BUT there are NUMEROUS mistakes that Mr. Sutcliffe and his editors got wrong! There is a page with all the ANATO tour dates on it but it's listed as the Sheer Heart Attack tour. Flip a few pages before and there are all the SHA tour dates listed under that title. There are some photos that are not even with the time period. In other words, there is a shot of Freddie in his leather outfit from 79 but the caption states that it was from Rotterdam 78. A photo of a 1980 Christmas fan club magaznie has the caption that it was from 1983. According to Queen folklore John Deacon put his hand through a plate glass windo on the 77 NOTW tour in San Diego requiring 19 stitches. This book claims that Roger was the one involved in the incident AND insisted that he continue the tour. A photo towards the front of the book shows Freddie in his leotard from ADATR tour and the photo credit states that it was from 1975. The list goes on. I've been a longtime fan for 32 years and went through those years with the band. Went through the Hot Space debacle, lost interest in them around 83, got back into them in 84 and stuck by them ever since. How can a book that is put together very nicely be so wrong with information? Nice job on putting the book togehter Mr. Sutcliffe but your researcers and editors suck!!! Next time you or ANY writer wants to put out a book on Queen, come here to Queen Zone and ask us first. We'll set you straight. I'm sure once more fans read this book this message board will be flooded with pissed off Queen fans. Happy reading Queen fans!!!
Ghostwithasmile is BACK! · Member since
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People beware!!! This book is VERY good and full of rare photos and a lot of tour memorabilia from Peter Hince BUT there are NUMEROUS mistakes that Mr. Sutcliffe and his editors got wrong! There is a page with all the ANATO tour dates on it but it's listed as the Sheer Heart Attack tour. Flip a few pages before and there are all the SHA tour dates listed under that title. There are some photos that are not even with the time period. In other words, there is a shot of Freddie in his leather outfit from 79 but the caption states that it was from Rotterdam 78. A photo of a 1980 Christmas fan club magaznie has the caption that it was from 1983. According to Queen folklore John Deacon put his hand through a plate glass windo on the 77 NOTW tour in San Diego requiring 19 stitches. This book claims that Roger was the one involved in the incident AND insisted that he continue the tour. A photo towards the front of the book shows Freddie in his leotard from ADATR tour and the photo credit states that it was from 1975. The list goes on. I've been a longtime fan for 32 years and went through those years with the band. Went through the Hot Space debacle, lost interest in them around 83, got back into them in 84 and stuck by them ever since. How can a book that is put together very nicely be so wrong with information? Nice job on putting the book togehter Mr. Sutcliffe but your researcers and editors suck!!! Next time you or ANY writer wants to put out a book on Queen, come here to Queen Zone and ask us first. We'll set you straight. I'm sure once more fans read this book this message board will be flooded with pissed off Queen fans. Happy reading Queen fans!!!
Yeah lets burn thos book like the nazis did.
mickyparise · Member since
Can't anyone just be Happy, mistakes happen and I'm sure it was not intentional....geez
Bo Rhap · Member since
There's even mistakes in the AG book
For example.It shows Roger's original lyrics for AKOM,but at the bottom of the page says its the original lyrics for One Vision.
You'd think they'd get something like that right!!!
Jazz 78 · Member since
Well mickypraise I think with the amount of money I spent on this book you would expect the data to be at least 100% correct. First the Greg Brooks book where he was ragged on mercilessly for the inconsistancies in it to the point he had to re-do the book and ad the parts he missed. Still not to everyone's satisfaction. To answer your question... no, not everybody will be happy with it. This band needs a book that fans can appreciate and know that the info is correct. When you see a photo of a Christmas fan club magazine that clearly states 1980 on it and the caption reads 1983... there's a problem with the editors. For the amount of money we'll be shelling out for this book you better believe that people want their monies worth. Queen always worked towards perfection in their shows and records and as fans I think we deserve absolute perfection when it comes to a book highlighing their career.
The Real Wizard · Member since
Fully agreed. Fact checking is a part of the job description if you're a writer or editor.
If a Beatles book came out and had pictures of the band seeing the Maharishi in 1968, Beatles fans would be all over it like a fat kid on chocolate, since that happened in 1967. And rightfully so.
History is history. Facts are facts. If you can't write something factual and organize your data properly, then you should seek a different line of work. It would be like a painter selecting the wrong colour or an electrician cutting the wrong wire. A job is a job, and they need to be done properly.
That said, Georg Purvis' book "Complete Works" is about as close to a perfect book on Queen you can get.
mickyparise · Member since
The world is not going to end because dates are wrong in a book, or a tale is about a wrong person. Lighten up, there is not ever going to be a perfect flawless book for that matter. All I'm saying is ease up, it's just dates in a book about a band. Noone forced you to buy the book. Read it and quit nitpicking about freakin dates, it is not really that important, there is more important things in life then a Queen book that has a wrong date under a fan club magazine. And if you think you have all the right dates and information, then you write a book. A job is a job is a job.....and you have accidents at jobs....geez.....
The Real Wizard · Member since
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[b]mickyparise wrote: [/b]
The world is not going to end because dates are wrong in a book
[/QUOTE]
And the world won't end if a scientist makes a wrong connection on a space shuttle that ultimately kills all the people on board, either.
My point is, no matter what your profession is, your job is to do your job properly. Just because there are plenty of people who do their job improperly doesn't excuse others from doing the same thing. When I buy a sofa, I trust it not to fall apart next year. When I buy food, I trust it won't be contaminated. And when I buy a book, I'm trusting that the author is well informed.
Why put furniture together if you don't know how to nail in a 2x4? Why be a chef if you don't value washing your hands? And why be an author if you don't know how to cross-examine information? Sure, accidents happen at jobs, but they are usually spur of the moment things. As an author, you have all the time in the world to plan your work and get your facts right.
[QUOTE]there is more important things in life then a Queen book that has a wrong date under a fan club magazine[/QUOTE]
That's true. But I think people should be allowed to discuss the lesser important things in life. How boring would life be if we only discussed the same few things that we deem to be 'most important' ?
[QUOTE]And if you think you have all the right dates and information, then you write a book.[/QUOTE]
The fact that someone isn't a published author shouldn't limit them from critiquing someone else's work. Otherwise, we become a society of yes-men who essentially applaud others for their mistakes. If someone has a hobby to the extent of being very knowledgeable of a particular subject, they shouldn't be required to write a book to legitimize their thoughts.
John S Stuart · Member since
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[b]Sir GH wrote: [/b]
[QUOTE]
[b]mickyparise wrote: [/b]
The world is not going to end because dates are wrong in a book
[/QUOTE]
And the world won't end if a scientist makes a wrong connection on a space shuttle that ultimately kills all the people on board, either.
My point is, no matter what your profession is, your job is to do your job properly. Just because there are plenty of people who do their job improperly doesn't excuse others from doing the same thing. When I buy a sofa, I trust it not to fall apart next year. When I buy food, I trust it won't be contaminated. And when I buy a book, I'm trusting that the author is well informed.
Why put furniture together if you don't know how to nail in a 2x4? Why be a chef if you don't value washing your hands? And why be an author if you don't know how to cross-examine information? Sure, accidents happen at jobs, but they are usually spur of the moment things. As an author, you have all the time in the world to plan your work and get your facts right.
[QUOTE]there is more important things in life then a Queen book that has a wrong date under a fan club magazine[/QUOTE]
That's true. But I think people should be allowed to discuss the lesser important things in life. How boring would life be if we only discussed the same few things that we deem to be 'most important' ?
[QUOTE]And if you think you have all the right dates and information, then you write a book.[/QUOTE]
The fact that someone isn't a published author shouldn't limit them from critiquing someone else's work. Otherwise, we become a society of yes-men who essentially applaud others for their mistakes. If someone has a hobby to the extent of being very knowledgeable of a particular subject, they shouldn't be required to write a book to legitimize their thoughts.
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Amen, amen!
Could not have said this better.
Indictment of today's fast food, quick fix, get rich quick society.
