Book Reviews

Books reviewed by Goldmine

Queen bio ‘Is This The Real Life’ best-so-far

July 12, 2011 | princep | 0

The biography reveals facts, but offers no further commentary. Yet, despite its shortcomings, this is still the best overall biography on the group to date. ►

‘Seven Inch Vinyl’ is 4-star rock ‘n’ roll fiction

July 8, 2011 | princep | 7

This engaging, realistic account of the music business during rock’n’roll’s first generation takes readers on a journey from rural Kentucky to New York City ►

Beatlegmania book may become as collectible as bootlegs

May 13, 2011 | princep | 0

The volume is sold in a limited-edition run, so the books eventually may become as collectible as the bootlegs it covers. ►

A sex advice book from rock stars is mostly voyeuristic

January 21, 2011 | princep | 0

“Sex Tips From Rock Stars” is one you’ll read more for voyeuristic purposes than to get any useful sex tips. Nor are all the tips about sex; there are chapters on marriage and divorce, for example. ►

Syd Barrett biography is essential reading

January 13, 2011 | princep | 0

This is the first biography of Pink Floyd founder Roger “Syd” Barrett that has the cooperation of his family, which alone makes it essential for Floyd fans. ►

“Elvis Presley’s Memphis” a fun scrapbook

January 4, 2011 | princep | 0

his book, a joint production between Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Memphis daily The Commercial Appeal, celebrates the King and the city he loved ►

‘The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones’ fun but wildly subjective

December 31, 2010 | princep | 0

This book is less a history and more a historical perspective on why both of these bands remain important. ►

Johnny Winter biography can be a dry read

December 30, 2010 | princep | 0

Nonetheless, having Winter’s cooperation resulted in a more interesting range of photographs than other biographies. ►

AC/DC book informative but meandering

December 27, 2010 | princep | 0

Though there are some meandering excursions, the real treat comes in the quirky details of this well-illustrated book. ►

Author looks back at Lennon, the legend

December 8, 2010 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

It’s been 30 years since John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York apartment, but for his family, friends and fans, the loss sometimes feels as fresh as if it was yesterday. ►