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Fotz		#1 Posted : 13 August 2020 06:14:44(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 02/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 2,659 Location: Down on the farm Thanks: 680 times Was thanked: 3744 time(s) in 2660 post(s)		Ace! Just pre-ordered a copy. £17.60 on Amazon Fast Forward is the title.Tried to copy cover image to here but unable to.

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perspexorange		#2 Posted : 13 August 2020 07:44:40(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		Great stuff! Can't wait for this. I 'm hoping it's going to be massively geeky with the technical details. I really enjoyed his first book, but I think this second part is where his talent is really going to shine, given his significant synth-wizardry employed in the New Order years. I wonder if signed copies will be available (I bought a signed copy of his first book). I think I'll hold off on pre-ordering just yet; in case a signed copy is announced.

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Debaser		#3 Posted : 13 August 2020 10:37:33(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 2,118 Location: here n there Thanks: 528 times Was thanked: 3199 time(s) in 2140 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Fotz Tried to copy cover image to here but unable to.

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Fotz		#4 Posted : 13 August 2020 10:50:05(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 02/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 2,659 Location: Down on the farm Thanks: 680 times Was thanked: 3744 time(s) in 2660 post(s)		Thanks,D!

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Artificial Flavoring		#5 Posted : 14 August 2020 06:33:24(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Republic Groups: Registered Joined: 12/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 113 Thanks: 67 times Was thanked: 130 time(s) in 125 post(s)		Why was the book split into two and not just one big one?

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Fotz		#6 Posted : 14 August 2020 06:44:36(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 02/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 2,659 Location: Down on the farm Thanks: 680 times Was thanked: 3744 time(s) in 2660 post(s)		Originally Posted by: SeasoningPacket Why was the book split into two and not just one big one? Maybe it would have been just too big? Record Play Pause is 400 or so pages.Volume 2 maybe many more pages than that, i don't know.Say Volume 2 is, i don't know,600 pages or even more as there's many more New Order years than Joy Division years that would have made a 1,000+ page book. Maybe Steve hadn't finished writing the New Order years by the time he felt he wanted the JD years Volume 1 published? IMHO i think it works well having the JD years and the NO years split into 2 books.

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perspexorange		#7 Posted : 14 August 2020 06:48:56(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		Well, it'd be a pretty big book. 880 pages combined between the two books, according to Amazon's page count. In comparison, Hooky's New Order book was 768 pages, and that was pretty unwieldy. It also makes sense to split it between the two eras, like Hooky did (although I'd have preferred that Steve had split it straight after JD ended, rather than at the end of 1980, which is what he did). Edit - Fotz beat me to it. Great minds think alike, hey buddy? :-) Edited by user 14 August 2020 06:49:44(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

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Michael Monkhouse		#8 Posted : 14 August 2020 09:13:24(UTC)
Rank: Guilty Partner Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,998 Location: Rome Thanks: 61 times Was thanked: 2410 time(s) in 2004 post(s)		Oh good.

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perspexorange		#9 Posted : 19 August 2020 13:13:41(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		Signed copies available here: https://www.roughtrade.c...P4IxuTMocXGuNM9o_zI_w3Vs £20.00 plus £4.23 1st class p&p (you can opt for 2nd class at £3.35, if you want) Pretty decent, I think.

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Coops		#10 Posted : 20 August 2020 00:02:22(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Brotherhood Groups: Registered Joined: 25/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 448 Location: Xiberia Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 611 time(s) in 456 post(s)		Yep, pre-ordered mine. And people may rightly say that at this point there's nothing left to learn but that misses the point, it's all about different perspectives. Besides, this far in, I can hardly stop buying this stuff now. Just waiting for Gillians. And for Bernard to rewrite his with a bit of 'substance' to it this time. Edited by user 20 August 2020 00:03:53(UTC) \| Reason: "I'd always wanted to be a drum machine"

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perspexorange		#11 Posted : 20 August 2020 00:42:35(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		I've ordered a signed copy too. I'm just annoyed that I didn't get a signed copy of Bernard's at the time. I have signed copies of Steve's first book and all three of Hooky's, so feel like my collection is incomplete.

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Michael Monkhouse		#12 Posted : 20 August 2020 07:36:39(UTC)
Rank: Guilty Partner Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,998 Location: Rome Thanks: 61 times Was thanked: 2410 time(s) in 2004 post(s)		Copying and pasting cos it's still fookin foony. And in the words of Sylvia Plath, fook yoo if you cunt take a joke. Extract from 'I Am Monkey', Steve's forthcoming autobiography: So Steve, what was it like working with Jonathan Demme? Oh yeah. Jonathan. Johnny Demme. John 'Silence of the Lambs' Demmie. Johnny 'Silencie and stuff' Demmie... Doing quite well for himself now! Something of a director I believe! Or not! Ah yes actually. Thanks to us. Or maybe not. Actually that's a good line innit. Do a New Order video, become a director! Yes, like Jonathan Demme! Oh hang on, he 's already done one inne? Yeah! That's me point! Come on and - yeah.... Thank you for that insight. Gillian? Er. yes. Ha ha ha! 7 Reasons... I won't read this fucking book: 1. Stephen is a cock. 2. I refuse to support Stephen's pension fund and he is a cock. Popsters make too much money anyway and if I had a spare 25 quid it'd go to Amnesty, Oxfam or my forthcoming wedding to Sporty Spice. 3. Stephen is a cock. 4. New Order's 'leisurely' (i.e. fucking meagre) output does not deserve yet another retread. Write something new or shut up. Cock. 5. Stephen? Cock? 6. Celebrity bios don't appeal to me cos the actual work is rarely that deep. If you research Ingmar Bergman's life it gives you valuable insight into the films. I don't care how many Es Bernard dropped to write lyrics as bad as 'Every Second Cunts'. 7. Stephen is a cock.

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perspexorange		#13 Posted : 20 August 2020 08:16:17(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Michael Monkhouse ...does not deserve yet another retread. Repetition is annoying, agreed. See below. Originally Posted by: Michael Monkhouse Copying and pasting cos it's still fookin foony. Is it? Originally Posted by: Michael Monkhouse Write something new or shut up. Cock See above.

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Michael Monkhouse		#14 Posted : 20 August 2020 08:26:48(UTC)
Rank: Guilty Partner Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,998 Location: Rome Thanks: 61 times Was thanked: 2410 time(s) in 2004 post(s)		I never repeat myself. I told you before.

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Coops		#15 Posted : 21 August 2020 00:24:26(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Brotherhood Groups: Registered Joined: 25/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 448 Location: Xiberia Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 611 time(s) in 456 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Michael Monkhouse If you research Ingmar Bergman's life it gives you valuable insight into the films. I don't want valuable insight into any films, next thing you'll be watching films with the Directors commentary on. Why is that a thing? You don't ask a plumber to give you a step by step dialogue on how he (or she) fixed your bog. Make the film then fuck off and leave me alone. Who doesn't want to read about when Stephen Morris met Des Walker? Come on, that shit is hardcore. Edited by user 21 August 2020 01:24:30(UTC) \| Reason: Just wait 'till tomorrow I guess that's what they all say...

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Michael Monkhouse		#16 Posted : 21 August 2020 01:39:03(UTC)
Rank: Guilty Partner Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,998 Location: Rome Thanks: 61 times Was thanked: 2410 time(s) in 2004 post(s)		That's funny. I might use that in my next stand-up. And because you're not a comedian, It's harvesting not theft. I accused Paul McCartney of writing repetitive Bsides. He said, It's not true, It's not true, It's not true... It's not true. It depends what level of interest you have. Personally I can't be fucked this time around.

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Coops		#17 Posted : 23 August 2020 23:07:02(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Brotherhood Groups: Registered Joined: 25/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 448 Location: Xiberia Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 611 time(s) in 456 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Michael Monkhouse That's funny. I might use that in my next stand-up. And because you're not a comedian, It's harvesting not theft. I accused Paul McCartney of writing repetitive Bsides. He said, It's not true, It's not true, It's not true... It's not true. It depends what level of interest you have. Personally I can't be fucked this time around. When you first told people you wanted to be a comedian they laughed. Well, they're not laughing now. That's a Bob Monkhouse line, any relation? Edited by user 23 August 2020 23:08:03(UTC) \| Reason: It's a jungle, I'm a freak.

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perspexorange		#18 Posted : 25 August 2020 00:50:28(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		Looks like there's going to be an audiobook version of the first book, read by Steve. Released on 03/09/20. Clip here: https://www.facebook.com...l/videos/363741281300832

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perspexorange		#19 Posted : 30 September 2020 04:12:10(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 20/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,384 Location: Salop Thanks: 505 times Was thanked: 3858 time(s) in 2384 post(s)		Just if anyone is interested, in respect of Steve's book, there is a streamed event going on in early November here: https://dice.fm/event/ed...ch_id=839604726822578025 If you pay for this (£23.50), you get access to the streamed event, plus a signed physical copy of Steve’s new book (through Rough Trade). I’d already pre-ordered a signed copy through Rough Trade, which cost me about £24 including postage. I’ve therefore cancelled that and re-ordered using the link above. It’s worked out a few pence cheaper, and I get access to the event too. Edited by user 30 September 2020 04:13:19(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

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Second To None		#20 Posted : 30 September 2020 04:23:23(UTC)
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The Shadow		#21 Posted : 30 September 2020 09:29:17(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Brotherhood Groups: Registered Joined: 30/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 412 Location: Derby Thanks: 91 times Was thanked: 581 time(s) in 412 post(s)		Originally Posted by: perspexorange Just if anyone is interested, in respect of Steve's book, there is a streamed event going on in early November here: https://dice.fm/event/ed...ch_id=839604726822578025 If you pay for this (£23.50), you get access to the streamed event, plus a signed physical copy of Steve’s new book (through Rough Trade). I’d already pre-ordered a signed copy through Rough Trade, which cost me about £24 including postage. I’ve therefore cancelled that and re-ordered using the link above. It’s worked out a few pence cheaper, and I get access to the event too. Iv3 done the same. Interview via zoom
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Michael Monkhouse		#22 Posted : 02 October 2020 05:22:24(UTC)
Rank: Guilty Partner Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,998 Location: Rome Thanks: 61 times Was thanked: 2410 time(s) in 2004 post(s)		I was wrong about I am Monkey. It's Gorilla. I can't watch this but I know most of you enjoy it so https://gorillatelevisio...s-LV8i5uEtBRgP4w8lgZuziA

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Debaser		#23 Posted : 02 October 2020 05:57:45(UTC)
Rank: Dead Soul Groups: Registered Joined: 03/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 2,118 Location: here n there Thanks: 528 times Was thanked: 3199 time(s) in 2140 post(s)		☝️ posted in the NO Social Media thread including comments on where Steve's bit is.

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prog99		#24 Posted : 15 October 2020 02:23:35(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Village Groups: Registered Joined: 30/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 58 Thanks: 104 times Was thanked: 107 time(s) in 58 post(s)		I got a notification from Amazon that this has been delayed by two weeks. It sure if it applies if you bought via other sources?

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Coops		#25 Posted : 15 October 2020 03:23:44(UTC)
Rank: Member of the Brotherhood Groups: Registered Joined: 25/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 448 Location: Xiberia Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 611 time(s) in 456 post(s)		Originally Posted by: prog99 I got a notification from Amazon that this has been delayed by two weeks. It sure if it applies if you bought via other sources? I had one too. Makes sense, he's got to add a bit about Be A Rebel now and the remix he's done for it.

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