Van der Graaf Generator - The Book: Kindle version - Progressive Rock Music Forum

"Van der Graaf Generator - The Book" is now available from www.amazon.com (U.S.) and www.amazon.co.uk (U.K.) as a Kindle book. In the past, I've communicated with several U.S. VdGG fans who would have liked to buy the book, but the cost for shipping a 300+ page hardcover monstrosity across the pond made it a financial impossibility. Hopefully this will help matters! Actually, it will hopefully help matters for anyone who found it a bit expensive, regardless of what country you live in.

While there are no images in a Kindle book, the complete text is of course included. Here's a brief description, modified slightly from the original book description (we took out the part about abundant photographs, natch!):

Van der Graaf Generator were one of the most unique and important groups to emerge from the British 'underground' music scene of the late 60's and early 70s. Between 1969 and 1978 they created a body of work which in turn excited, overwhelmed, electrified, bedazzled, frustrated, and moved fans and critics alike. With their records and extreme live performances, they earned an intense international cult following, creating music which was considered brilliant by some and inaccessible by others. Over the years, the music of Van der Graaf Generator and lyrics of Peter Hammill have continued to exert a widespread, powerful influence.

Now back together again after a 27 year break, Van der Graaf Generator continue to be a source of interest for fans, musicians, and the critics, who have universally lauded their reformation. Sold out concerts and a new album, which has attracted unanimous acclaim, show that interest in this most original group is running at an all time high.

The inside story of the band is revealed for the first time. It includes up-to-date commentary from all surviving past and present members, as well as input from over sixty others (including celebrity admirers, associates, former employees, friends, and family members). Van der Graaf Generator - The Book delves into the intense but humorous, bizarre and often difficult inner-workings of an uncompromising rock group.

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

Record Collector [5 star review]
"The book is a glorious romp for both the initiated and newcomer alike... A remarkable, informative tale."

The Wire (March '06)
"An entertaining account of Hammill and co's byzantine history... it's a rollicking good read."

Mojo [4 star review]
"A narrative of considerable exuberance... backed up by an abundance of documentation, photographs, and trivia."

Guitar Player (July '06)
"Will obviously be of interest to fans, but it also provides fascinating insights into the culture of the times."

ROCK'n'REEL Jan/Feb 2008
"Such a band deserves a good book about it, and now it's got one."

Ugly Things #24
"No Van der Graaf fan should be without it."

Jam (Italy)
"A grand work unbeatable in terms of accuracy and graphic quality."

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	"Van der Graaf Generator - The Book" is now available from www.amazon.com (U.S.) and www.amazon.co.uk (U.K.) as a Kindle book. In the past, I've communicated with several U.S. VdGG fans who would have liked to buy the book, but the cost for shipping a 300+ page hardcover monstrosity across the pond made it a financial impossibility. Hopefully this will help matters! Actually, it will hopefully help matters for anyone who found it a bit expensive, regardless of what country you live in. While there are no images in a Kindle book, the complete text is of course included. Here's a brief description, modified slightly from the original book description (we took out the part about abundant photographs, natch!): Van der Graaf Generator were one of the most unique and important groups to emerge from the British 'underground' music scene of the late 60's and early 70s. Between 1969 and 1978 they created a body of work which in turn excited, overwhelmed, electrified, bedazzled, frustrated, and moved fans and critics alike. With their records and extreme live performances, they earned an intense international cult following, creating music which was considered brilliant by some and inaccessible by others. Over the years, the music of Van der Graaf Generator and lyrics of Peter Hammill have continued to exert a widespread, powerful influence. Now back together again after a 27 year break, Van der Graaf Generator continue to be a source of interest for fans, musicians, and the critics, who have universally lauded their reformation. Sold out concerts and a new album, which has attracted unanimous acclaim, show that interest in this most original group is running at an all time high. The inside story of the band is revealed for the first time. It includes up-to-date commentary from all surviving past and present members, as well as input from over sixty others (including celebrity admirers, associates, former employees, friends, and family members). Van der Graaf Generator - The Book delves into the intense but humorous, bizarre and often difficult inner-workings of an uncompromising rock group. "It's been fascinating to find out so much that I didn't know about the band I'm in." - Guy Evans Record Collector [5 star review] "The book is a glorious romp for both the initiated and newcomer alike... A remarkable, informative tale." The Wire (March '06) "An entertaining account of Hammill and co's byzantine history... it's a rollicking good read." Mojo [4 star review] "A narrative of considerable exuberance... backed up by an abundance of documentation, photographs, and trivia." Guitar Player (July '06) "Will obviously be of interest to fans, but it also provides fascinating insights into the culture of the times." ROCK'n'REEL Jan/Feb 2008 "Such a band deserves a good book about it, and now it's got one." Ugly Things #24 "No Van der Graaf fan should be without it." Jam (Italy) "A grand work unbeatable in terms of accuracy and graphic quality."
	jc