Italian Prog book
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Topic: Italian Prog book
Posted By: Finnforest
Subject: Italian Prog book
Date Posted: November 25 2007 at 20:58
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"The Return of Italian Pop" by Paolo Barotto. 231 pages. An essential tome of information, discogs, interviews, and brief bios on the legends of Italian progressive rock. As mentioned, while the bios on each band are just brief overviews this book is still packed with useful information for anyone wishing to pursue an Italian prog collection. Also rates the difficulty level of obtaining original vinyl albums for each release which would be helpful to vinyl collectors. Not a perfect book but given how few Italian books are out there, it's good enough for this fan. An English edition is available. Available from Doug Larson for $25. ------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
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Posted By: Dick Heath
Date Posted: November 27 2007 at 18:13
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I got this book 3 or 4 years ago through Ultima Thule in the UK. While agreeing about being a good source of info on many Italian prog bands, it really becomes unreadable in places because the English translation is poor. It needed a sympathetic referee who's first language was English to read the galleys, correcting the draft thoroughly before letting the book loose in the English speaking countries.
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 27 2007 at 18:34
| Don't forget to mention the free CD! For me it was a good start to discover the Italian Prog when I got it in the early Nineties. |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: November 27 2007 at 19:59
http://www.btf.it/default.asp?ij=3&qa=p&qb=sc&xy=cl007&jk=355&zp=104D&ln=E&opt=dettaglio - http://www.btf.it/default.asp?ij=3&qa=p&qb=sc&xy=cl007&jk=355&zp=104D&ln=E&opt=dettaglio
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Finnforest wrote:Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: November 27 2007 at 21:57
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Another one for my endless wishlist ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: jimmy_row
Date Posted: November 27 2007 at 22:11
I agree with James, it's not perfect but it's great for what it is. The interiviews are of special note. I got it on a recommendation from Micky and wasn't dissapointed...between The Return of Italian Pop, http://www.italianprog.com - www.italianprog.com , and PA, you have almost all the info you need on RPI for starters. ------------- Signature Writers Guild on strike |
Posted By: Dick Heath
Date Posted: November 28 2007 at 12:54
What free CD? ------------- The best eclectic music on the Web,8-11pm BST/GMT THURS. CLICK ON: http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php - http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php Host by PA's Dick Heath. |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 28 2007 at 13:15
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Sorry Dick, I have confused these two books
 :ROCK PROGRESSIVO ITALIANO - Amazing hard cover book in full color of album covers, group photos and discography. CD includes tracks by Osanna, Delirium, New Trolls, Quella Vecchia Locanda, Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno, Area, Panna Fredda, Le Orme, Procession, Metamorfosi, Genco Pure & Co., Osage Tribe, Libra, Cherry Five and Motowns
RETURN OF ITALIAN POP, THE - Italian prog rock and related discography in English |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: November 28 2007 at 13:27
I agree with your remarks on the poor translation. Being a semi-pro translator myself, I know how difficult it can be to translate from Italian into English and vice versa. Far too many people think it's an easy job - and Italians have this mistaken idea that English is an easy language as well. All too often, the results are quite painful to behold  .That said, language problems aside, the book is a very good, thorough resource for anyone interested in Italian prog. Micky got it in the spring from the BTF store in Milan, and was rarely seen without it for quite a long time  . Pity that it's not been updated. |
Posted By: Alberto Muņoz
Date Posted: July 15 2008 at 16:55
you can find a copy in El Chopo.
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