New book: The Words and Music of Elvis Costello

[sweetest punch]

New book by James Perone, due June 2015:
http://www.amazon.com/Words-Music-Elvis ... s+costello

[johnfoyle]

This description of the writer's book about Bowie suggests what his forthcoming effort may involve -

Record Collector Magazine

"Perone analyzes the music, lyrics, and recordings of David Bowie up to 2007. Following an introductory chapter on biography, Perone discusses the music in chronological order, with some biographical information integrated into the discussion of each album and individual songs of importance. The final chapter assesses his work in the context of performance art and narrative and theatrical traditions. Detailed discussion of his work as a film actor is not included, but highlights are mentioned. Selected works in the bibliography are annotated, and a selected discography is provided."

[wardo68]

I've read a few of these from this series (Zappa, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, etc.) They tend to be written from a fan's point of view, with a little more insight into music composition. As such, they're also more opinionated, and don't always have the facts us diehards might have at our grasp. Hopefully a PDF will "appear"...

[The Gentleman]

Not his first EC book:

http://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Costello-Bi ... 0313303991

I remember that book annoyed me by stating that the Not With That Clown compilation CD had a unique "acoustic version" of "I Want You." A fun disc, but needless to say, it's just the familar version of the song.

[sweetest punch]

http://www.amazon.com/Words-Costello-Pr ... s+costello

[johnfoyle]

Unfortunate choice of cover photo, from the the 'bulkier' years, c. '07-'08.

[sweetest punch]

Montreux Jazz Festival 2005?

[verbal gymnastics]

Unfortunate choice of cover photo, from the the 'bulkier' years, c. '07-'08.

I agree - big words and big music I suppose but...

[johnfoyle]

Is anyone getting this?

[sweetest punch]

Look inside the book: http://www.amazon.com/Words-Costello-Pr ... 1440832153

[Hawksmoor]

Look inside the book: http://www.amazon.com/Words-Costello-Pr ... 1440832153

Blimey. I know they're keen not to give you too much of the book in the 'look inside' feature, for obvious reasons. But four pages of actual text and thirty pages of footnotes and index does seem a slightly odd way of going about it.

[wardo68]

I don't suppose anyone has come across an electronic copy of this...?