Freedom, rhythm and sound - new book of 'Fire music' LP sleeve

[mjazzg]

Just wondering if anyone knows anymore about this book featured in today's Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/0...zz-album-covers

http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=17111#

Looks like a compilation of album sleeves and artwork from the 60s/70s. Apparently due for publication later this month.

I'm thinking that thia could be a very insightful analysis of an exciting part of Jazz history or it could be just another coffee-table arefact that merits the occasional glance.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone with an advance copy

[clifford_thornton]

Knowing Gilles' tastes, it will be interesting with a lot of very scarce cover images.

Whether the writing will be any good...

[Chuck Nessa]

They contacted me late last year for permission to use 3 of our covers. I have not seen the book yet but copy in on the way.

[sidewinder]

Saw a copy in London earlier this week. You get a mention in the front credits I think.

It's a pretty big tome - mainly illustrations, not too much writing. Nice to see the 'Cosmic Music' original in there.

They contacted me late last year for permission to use 3 of our covers. I have not seen the book yet but copy in on the way.

[Chuck Nessa]

UPS delivered my book about an hour ago. From a quick scan I can say fans of this period will not be disappointed. It made me wish I still had a bunch of those lps. This is a large hardback book and weighs a bunch. Perfect for any coffee table in any living room. Well done.

[jazzkrow]

Amazon.com has a good price on this book now (beats Dusty Groove's price)

Available at around $27 including shipping for this large book.

[sidewinder]

Picked up a copy in London this week for £15. HMV had the best price.