Books that I have read, and think are worth getting.

Hot off the press is The Second Edition of Tim Brown & Martin Koppell's

The Essential Northern Soul Price Guide, and it does just what it says on the cover.

Over 25,000 45's included, plus in this edition The Rare Soul Detective - How to spot Bootlegs and Reissues.

Another must for record collectors  available from  www.raresoulvinyl.co.uk

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This is a must for record collectors, the 5th edition of John Manship's price guide to USA records.

Over 600 pages of list, info record scans it's just a must have item, and gets better each edition

Manship's USA Price Guide £29 from   www.raresoulman.co.uk

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You have got to buy this book, it's a fascinating read.

 I just couldn't put it down (even cancelled a game of golf to finish it) 

It follows Tommy's life from being a youngster and  being sent to an approved school,

right though joining the Air Force, The Flamingos and his many travels around the world.

Get a signed copy from  http://www.tommyhunt.co.uk/book.html

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Written by Frankie Gaye this is a really close insight into Marvin's life, absolutely brilliant and so many un disclosed facts like for instance did you know that for quite some time Frankie used to go on stage pretending to be Marvin, when all the screaming and cheering died down he used to say "thank you, I'd now like to introduce you to my brother Marvin"

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This is jus a cracking read, from Al's early days as a kid, right through.

There was so many things that I didn't know about his life.

Look out for it, you will not be able to put it down.

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Dave Rimmer, soul DJ and editor of top fanzine Soulful Kinda Music has complied a rare soul collector's handbook.

An in-depth catalogue of hundreds of rare soul 45's, photographs, hard to find label shots, artist's biographies, and Dave's forthright views on the current Northern soul scene, which provides a route map for the serious soul vinyl addict.

An essential reference tool !

EDDY'S COMMENTS

I bought this book at Cleethorpes, that night I went home at around 3.30am cos I was knackered, I picked the book up, which was a mistake as I sat there for another hour reading it, just couldn't put it down.

There are thousands of facts, about thousands of records. If you are a record collector you will need this book.

Apart from the records listings, (and there is  EVERBODY in there, and I mean EVERYBODY), there are articles and biographies, highlights of some of Dave's favourite records, label scans, group line ups, and a years venue report written in his own unique style.

like I said earlier, it's a must if you collect records.

If you want a signed copy Soulful Kinda Music Magazine & Web Site

http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net

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'An excellent read, this isn't just a book about Barrow anybody who is into Northern Soul needs to get their hands on this book'

Richard Searling Jazz FM 100.4

There are more and more books about the Northern Soul scene on the market, some good, some bad, but here is one that I would definitely recommend.

Rob McKeever has been on the scene since the start, and used to get records from his brother in the States which Ian Levine (amongst others) used to play at Blackpool Mecca.

Rob is a Barrowvian born and bred and this book is about the soul scene in Barrow in Furness, and details the clubs and many characters over the past 30 odd years, from the start at The Duke of Edinbugh Hotel in the mid sixties, right up to the present day clubs of Vickers Sports and Social Club and The Abbey House Hotel.

Fascinating read, with many great contributions from other Barrowvians, and visitors to Barrow.

The best, easiest and cheapest way to get a copy is to Email Rob at

ROB McKEEVER

and he will send you details

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TOO DARN SOULFUL  ..........   The Story of Northern Soul...David Nowell

In the 332 pages (plus pictures) David Nowell takes the first ever in-depth look at the culture, the music, the DJs, the artists and the people who frequent and have frequented the all-night venues which are synonymous with the peculiarly British all-night soul scene.

I have just read it and absolutely loved it, We are taken back to the start of the Northern soul scene, right up to the present.

What I liked about it so much was the way it was mixed with 'the punters' view, hard facts, and Dave's views as well.

You can get it from:- Robson Books, Unit 10, Blenheim Court, Brewery Road, London. N7 9NT

Tel 0171 700 7444 ..... ONLY £17.95 in Hardback

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Legendary session guitarist  DENNIS COFFEY launches his new book at Cleethorpes.

The book gives a rare insight into the Detroit soul world of the 60's, a personal account of his time at Hitsville as a member of Motown's infamous FUNK BROTHERS.

Behind the scene stories from countless sessions at Golden world, Ric Tic and Impact, and the tale of his million selling solo career with the Detroit Guitar Band

If you want a signed copy please phone 020 8543 4252 

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Mike Ritson and Stuart Russell have put together the definitive book about Northern Soul

Mike Ritson (one of the authors) & John Enright (Be Cool publishing) with Barbara Lynn and myself

The the first 60 odd pages cover the mod scene in England and the start of the English Soul labels of Stateside, Soul City and of course The Tamla Motown era...it's great

The book then covers The Twisted Wheel , The Torch & Mecca. There are some great photos and record labels.

I've got to laugh at some of the pictures of kids outside the Mecca & Wheel. On the Strange World of Northern Soul videos, all those old buggers tell us how cool they all looked. Bloody Hell, you've got to be joking. Thank the lord I didn't look as bad!!! N.B. must hide the photos of me with long hair!

If you want a signed copy please phone 020 8543 4252

In paperback it is £29.95

P & P £5 England or £10 rest of the World

If you are into Northern Soul, you will want this book