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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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 Posted - 11/12/2005 : 20:59:02
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the last Pixies album "trompe Le of moons" ?
"Sandy, please try to do as I say and not as I do. Remember, you are a child, Sandy, and far from your prime".
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2005 : 19:43:26
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ok Billgoodman I am definately going to get it! But I think I have to wait a really long time to get it here.  |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/15/2005 : 11:29:34
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I heard there was a review of the book in one of the scotish papers, anyone seen it? able to find it? can ya post it? I can't find it!
There is also a four star review in this months Q that I found.
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6188 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2005 : 14:37:38
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quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
ok Billgoodman I am definately going to get it! But I think I have to wait a really long time to get it here.
be patient
(I still haven't read the book myself, but I will for use)
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God save the Noisies |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2005 : 12:12:12
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FYI yall. Go support Josh and SPREAD THE WORD!!! He did an awesome job and I think it seems you guys agree!
Josh Frank’s UK Table reading tour of
“Fool The World”
The Oral History of a band called PIXIES
DEC 1 and 2 in LONDON!
It’s the 1980s, and the rock landscape is littered with massive hair, synthesizers and monster riffs, but there is an "alternative" being born in the sleepy east of America—we just don’t know it yet.
This is the set up for “Fool The World” The oral history of a band called Pixies, and in just a few weeks the story is coming LIVE to you! Read aloud by a posse of actors and a surprise guest or two, they will bring the story to life for a special one of a kind book reading tour.
The readings will last 40 to 45 minutes, followed by a Q and A.
In London cartoonist Steve Appleby who did the famous cartoons for the last Pixies album, and original new drawings for the book will make an appearance.
Author Josh Frank spent 4 years collecting the stories for the book that Q Magazine has described as “definitive.”
About the book:
Before the Internet, MTV and iPods provided far-off music fans with knowledge and communities—and before Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana helped usher in a newly invigorated youth culture—kids across the world grew up in relative isolation, dependent on mix tapes and self-created art to slowly spread scenes and trends. It was under these conditions that four youngish musicians found each other in Boston, Massachusetts and started a band.
"Fool The World" tells Pixies’ story in the words of those who lived it, from the band - Charles Thompson, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering - to the tour managers, studio owners, A&R executives, producers, engineers and visual artists who worked with them, to the hometown acts who watched them skyrocket to indie superstardom.
Boasting new original cartoons by Steve Appleby (artist on Pixies’ Trompe Le Monde) and prints by Simon Larbalestier (photographer of all five Pixies covers) "Fool The World" is a complete journey through the life, death, and rebirth of one of the most influential bands of all time.
DECEMBER 1: BORDERS BOOKS- 203 Oxford Street, London, W1D 7pm
DECEMBER 2: BORDERS BOOKS- Angel Centre, Islington, N1 7pm
DECEMBER ?: - GLASGOW
DECEMBER ?: -EDINBURGH
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2005 : 04:22:04
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Anyone know if he's coming to Dublin?!
 "Join the Honeycult!"
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2005 : 11:03:43
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just found this...
www.fooltheworldbook.com
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2005 : 16:06:19
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Interesting.
"Join the Honeycult!"
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6188 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2005 : 00:59:59
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but no store on that site
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thefague
- FB Fan -
Ireland
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Posted - 11/29/2005 : 02:52:26
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Originally posted by gankuverymuch
just found this...
www.fooltheworldbook.com
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it"
Guess he never met Joey!
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2005 : 07:31:25
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finished it last night, good stuff!
is stormy weather really a cover of a neil young song?
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Edited by - PixieSteve on 11/30/2005 06:03:40 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2005 : 07:35:23
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Um, no. No its not.
 I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2005 : 09:19:15
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norton said it was, the fool!
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2461 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2005 : 09:27:38
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2005 : 19:53:48
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Yay, my Sister got me this for my birthday!! Haven't read it yey, but I'm looking forward to it.
"Join the Honeycult!"
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2005 : 09:58:53
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I finished this last night. What a mine of information, a cracking read.
 "Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!" |
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fooltheworld
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Posted - 01/03/2006 : 16:58:47
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Hi all! I just wanted to thank you guys for all the really nice things you have said about the book.
It means so much to me that it works, that yall dig it, and give it yer blessings.
I was pretty freaked out since it was such an explosive topic to live up to. So many people with so much love, and passion for the music and the peeps involved. It is a relief to know that over all it seems that its a good read for everyone.
Again, just want to thank you for picking it up and liking it.
The US edition will be out March 21!
Also wanted to mention that I have a few original prints of photos from the album art, that were used in the book. mainly- Come on Pilgrim and Spike the dog. I hate to see them collect dust as I dont have enough wall space for em. So if anyone is interested in them let me know, They are beautifully framed by me and I'm sellin em for what I got em for.
If interested email me thru the Fooltheworld website-
www.fooltheworldbook.com or just email: fooltheworldbook@yahoo.com
Thanks again everyone for all the nice things you've said on here! |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2006 : 05:46:02
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Wasn't the mock-up a Picture of the band? That's pretty much the same as the UK release, just with a bluey colour!!
 pas de dutchie! |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2006 : 15:31:21
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yea, I like the appleby in blue so much better then the mock up with the band!
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 02/23/2006 : 17:39:49
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fool the world is on my space...
http://www.myspace.com/thepixiesfooltheworld
and the website has cool updates...
www.fooltheworldbook.com
and it comes out in the states in 4 weeks. hoo-ray.
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 02/23/2006 : 17:59:11
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| can't wait to order it. one month until it comes out in the us. I am kinda last minute so won't order for a few more weeks. |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2006 : 13:12:04
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Updates galore...
www.fooltheworldbook.com
March 21 is just around the corner.
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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Sprite
* Dog in the Sand *
1327 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2006 : 13:21:25
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Wow I had no idea this book was not even out in the U.S. yet. Just read it in a frenzy over the weekend. It is without doubt a very good book.
Must say I think Albini comes over as a bit of a git. I wonder if we'd ever heard of him if he hadn't produced Surfer Rosa. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2006 : 20:23:27
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Just thought this topic might be relevant again to the North American masses.
 "If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
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Crackity Craig
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
33 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2006 : 12:59:24
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| Has anyone read both the UK (256 pages) and USA version (336 pages) of this book? I've got the UK release and was wondering if its worth importing the USA copy for those extra pages. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2006 : 15:30:47
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It's a bit frustrating for us folks outside the US....we got the book first, but the shorter version!
pas de dutchie! |
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fooltheworld
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 15:54:34
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To the UK and Euro Folks-
Have no fear. As it turns out you pretty much end up with the same book as the US one. So you really are not missing out on anything. Infact, you get color photos. Your book cost double the US cost, but you get color pictures. US gets to pay less but no color. Its sort of like you get the coffee table version of the book, the one that looks good next to the magazines spread out on the table.
There are maybe a few paragraphs here and there that go on extra about Boston and the scene that virgin didn't think UK folk would care about. You know US atmosphere etc...
but really thats about it in the end.
Just so ya know. US folk get it cheaper and some extended US/Boston atmosphere but you get color photos.
my best, Josh |
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fooltheworld
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 16:15:00
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oh and I guess the introductions to the chapters in the US edition are each a bit longer and extended. Who knows, only you can judge in the end if it's worth it to have both. Just tryin to help. Enjoy it either way, I wrote it for you guys first and foremost, so I hope you feel you get yer moneys worth. |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2006 : 19:44:28
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Q & A WITH FRANK TODAY/TONIGHT AT 10.00 PM PST IN the kings holds court THREAD. SEE YOU THERE!
FB |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2006 : 23:18:19
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Originally posted by fooltheworld
There are maybe a few paragraphs here and there that go on extra about Boston and the scene that virgin didn't think UK folk would care about. You know US atmosphere etc...
It's odd that the guys at Virgin Books went over the book and picked little things like that out.
pas de dutchie! |
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Crackity Craig
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/21/2006 : 09:22:43
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Thanks for the info Josh,
I loved your book but you'd make a terrible sales man! You should have said the USA version is loads different and you could have increased your sales by thousands with people buying 2 copies!!! LOL |
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 06:58:01
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My copy of the book came in the mail yesterday...I was so excited!
I'm enjoying it so far. I've never seen some of the pictures.
Everyone should get this book! |
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gankuverymuch
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2006 : 20:37:43
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HOLY BOXCARS OUTSIDE WAITING! THE PIXIES ORAL HISTORY BOOK IS TWO BOOKS AWAY FROM BEING SOLD OUT OF AMAZON LESS THEN A WEEK AFTER RELEASE!
They said more were on the way.
"cool is about transcending your epic and being righteous about it" |
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