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    Posted: February 05 2013 at 03:54
That's the first paragraph from the band's entry on wikipedia.
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Points: 864 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 02 2013 at 02:08
I wrote the book and have no idea where that paragraph came from (or why it was posted); it certainly isn't part of The Book.
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Points: 5856 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 01 2013 at 02:48
Originally posted by Tamjid Wafaa Tamjid Wafaa wrote:

Van der Graaf Generator are an English progressive rock band, formed in 1967 in Manchester by singer-songwriter Peter Hammill and Chris Judge Smith and were the first act signed to Charisma Records. They did not experience much commercial success in the UK, but became considerably popular in Italy during the 1970s. In 2005 they embarked on a reunion, which continues to the present day. 

Great now I don't need to buy the book! 
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Van der Graaf Generator are an English progressive rock band, formed in 1967 in Manchester by singer-songwriter Peter Hammill and Chris Judge Smith and were the first act signed to Charisma Records. They did not experience much commercial success in the UK, but became considerably popular in Italy during the 1970s. In 2005 they embarked on a reunion, which continues to the present day. 
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Points: 698 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2012 at 09:02
I checked it as well.
Why it is soooo expensive??? I don't understand...


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Points: 763 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2012 at 03:59
Well on amazon there's one used hardcover copy! But I'm hoping to get a copy cheaper than $200.00 plus shipping + handling Tongue
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Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2012 at 03:20
Originally posted by Smurph Smurph wrote:

Originally posted by bucka001 bucka001 wrote:


"It's been fascinating to find out so much that I didn't know about the band I'm in." - Guy Evans
 
I lol'd

LOL I hope Evans can sleep easy now knowing who he really is.
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Originally posted by bucka001 bucka001 wrote:


"It's been fascinating to find out so much that I didn't know about the band I'm in." - Guy Evans
 
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It's very good indeed.  Some really great photos and facsimilies of concert posters and promotional materials.  I can't imagine what it would be like reading it on a Kindle though
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As for the book: It's on my soon-to-buy-urgently list.
As for the Kindle: I've had mine for 1 1/2 years now, and after a transitional time of 2 to 3 days I'll never want to go back to a normal book again.
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Points: 864 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 20 2011 at 13:41

From my co-author Phil Smart:

"We have a spare brand new copy of Van der Graaf Generator - The Book floating
around in Israel due to a postal cock-up. If anyone in that country is
interested in buying it then it's available at the usual price but with UK
postage. Email me directly if interested*. First come..."

*let me know by mailing me privately here @ progarchives

This is for the actual book, obviously, and not the Kindle version.



Jim Christopulos
co-author, "Van der Graaf Generator - The Book"
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Points: 864 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 18 2011 at 09:54
Originally posted by Dick Heath Dick Heath wrote:

Beware of writers who use:
the most unique
As a reminder, 'unique' is one of those odd English words that does not need and so should not have a qualifiying word in front of it.
 
Fair enough, didn't catch that. The book has gotten* universally good reviews but I'm sure there are a few other overlooked mistakes in there to keep that one company!
 
*When we were writing the book, Hugh Banton actually called me on using the word 'gotten' and said that it was more of an American word and that a Brit wouldn't use it. Anyway, Dick, you were hopefully  able to enjoy the book (assuming you have it) despite the writing flub!
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Points: 3658 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 16 2011 at 12:00

As someone soon to release a book, very possible to be made available on Kindle (to save forest); I think this is the kick up the backside I need to finally purchase my own Kindle.   

Thanx for the kick up my backside, Bucka001. 



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Points: 864 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 16 2011 at 11:36
Originally posted by holy ghost holy ghost wrote:

I know me, and I will never read a book on a kindle...... even as I plan to move to a condo and reduce the amount of stuff I'm able to have, I know I will never sit there and flip "pages" with that thing....... Hopefully this gets reissued as it looks totally tits!!
 
The stock has dwindled to almost nothing but there are still a few copies available of the hardcover edition (with all the vintage photos, etc) at www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk
 
If you're not in Europe, the postage to ship across the ocean is hefty (just a warning).
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Points: 50 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 15 2011 at 14:36
I know me, and I will never read a book on a kindle...... even as I plan to move to a condo and reduce the amount of stuff I'm able to have, I know I will never sit there and flip "pages" with that thing....... Hopefully this gets reissued as it looks totally tits!!
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Points: 89372 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 23 2011 at 18:57
Well I'm presuming there was firstly a limited print run and so as the book gets rarer, prices will likely increase.  Secondly, it's a hefty hardback and would likely need a courier service to deliver it.
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Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 23 2011 at 17:45
I still cant find the book anywhere on the shelves and shipping is astronomical - what are the alternatives? I guess i could ebay it.... why does shipping cost a packet?
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Points: 89372 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 22 2011 at 23:50
'tis a shame about the lack of photographs though, as I feel that makes the book even more worthwhile reading.  Fortunately I have the hardback edition but I do recommend trying to read it if you can, even if it is sans photographs.

Nice one, Jim and Chris!
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