[peel] Peel Books

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Merry Christmas all.
I was likewise given the Heatley book for Christmas.
I may find something in it that I didn't already know.
Cheers
Phil

>
> 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
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> ----- 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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