[peel] Peel Books

[Alan Ford]

Merry Christmas all.
I've just been given the Heatley book and, judging from the print size, even
I should be able to read it quite quickly.
I never was very good at book reports, but I'll let you know what I think.
Cheers
Alan

----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Ford <alan@...>
To: <peel@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: [peel] Peel Books


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> JOHN PEEL
> by Mick Wall
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> JOHN PEEL: A Life in Music
> by Michael Heatley
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> Extracts from reviews by Clive Selwood in today's Sunday Times:
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> "Since John Peel's life was such an open book, the motivation behind
rushing
> two unauthorised biographies into print so soon after his death is open to
> question. Perhaps hundreds of potential readers are eager for inside
stories
> and scandalous revelations. In that respect, these books may disappoint. "
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> "Mick Wall's book is an earnest, affectionate trawl through the archives
> with comments from some of the thousands whose lives Peel touched.
Somewhat
> one-dimensional, it comes alive when quoting Peel's writing. "
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> "Michael Heatley's book, on the other hand, is, quite simply, stunning.
> Often drawing on the same sources, he manages to convey some of the
urgency
> and excitement of Peel's radio programmes. Given the short time frame, it
is
> a monumental achievement, and essential reading for all those whose tastes
> Peel influenced over so many years. "
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> "For the real story and that extraordinarily intimate combination of wit
and
> self-deprecating irony we shall have to await "Dancing Jack"Peel's
> autobiography, of which he had completed 50-70,000 words. I do hope
whoever
> finishes it is as honest and open as the man himself. "
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> It also adds
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> "Clive Selwood introduced John Peel to Radio 1 in 1967. Together they set
up
> Dandelion Records in 1969 and remained close friends and business partners
> for 37 years"
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