The Best of Jamming! Selections and Stories from the Fanzine That Grew Up, 1977-86

One of Britain's best-loved and most successful fanzines, Jamming! documented the musical landscape as it evolved between 1977 and 1986. Fully illustrated throughout, The Best of Jamming! includes numerous stand-out pieces from the zine's impressive 36 issuerun, from early features on The Jam, The Smiths, Run-D.M.C, Cocteau Twins and The Beat, to surprise exclusive interviews with Paul McCartney, U2 and Pete Townshend. Personal letters from Mark E. Smith, Paul Weller and others aear alongside arts, sports and politics features, poetry and a Foreword by Billy Bragg. Having guided Jamming! from a 6-page school publication to a nationally distributed monthly, editor Tony Fletcher provides behind-the-scenes insights, while musicians and former contributors reflect on their interviews and Jamming!'s longlasting influence. An immensely evocative read, The Best of Jamming! perfectly encapsulates the excitement and unprecedented potential of the DIY era.

ISBN:	9781913172305
Publisher:	Omnibus Press
Imprint:	Omnibus Press
Published date:	23 Sep 2021
DEWEY:	781.64
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	288
Weight:	930g
Height:	213mm
Width:	305mm
Spine width:	30mm

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