- Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Citadel Press (17 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0806523220
- ISBN-13: 978-0806523224
- Product Dimensions: 27.3 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #59 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Music > Styles > Rock & Pop > Singers & Groups > Elton John
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Chronicles the life of the world-renowned rock musician/singer/songwriter, from his childhood as Reginald Dwight to his flamboyant fashion and humanitarian projects, and examines his personal and professional accomplishments.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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The Elton John Scrapbook,
By Mrs C M OSBORNE (Sheffield, S.Yorks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Mass Market Paperback)
The long awaited Elton John Scrapbook by Mary Anne Cassata is well worth the wait. Unlike many of the books about Elton John this, as the name implies is in the format of a scrapbook, in other words a montage of Elton John's life and career.The colourful, glossy soft backed book has a cover just asking you to open it. Once open, the book is full of facts, information, photographs and other illustrative material. It is divided into fourteen chapters, which are often divided into subsections, covering many facets of Elton's life. Particularly noteable chapters or sections of the book are as follows :- Chpt 1. Elton John : A (Piano) Man For All Seasons includes an excellent section entitled Stats 'N' Facts which is basic Elton information at a glance. Chpt 3. Superstar of the Seventies includes a section about Yellow Brick Road and interesting lists of Top Ten Songs and Albums of the Seventies. Chpt 4. Songwriting Partnerships is basically about Elton and Bernie Taupin and includes some well researched facts about Bernie including a discography. Chpt 5. Clothes make the Man including his eyewear. Chpt 7. Elton in the Seventies including activities as the Freddie Mercury Concert for Life, Candle in the Wind 1997, Aida and the launching of The Aids Foundation. Chpt 9. For the Record, is a long chapter for this book, which chronologically gives information about all the albums released, including the recent Songs From The West Coast. Chpt 10. Scraps - What others say about Elton, an interesting section. Chpt 11. Millenium Man, Elton 2000 onwards, including The Road to Eldorado and The Chorus of Light, followed by a frank section entitled Elton Speaks. Chpt 12. Fascinating facts, just as the title says fascinating if trivial at times, but fun. Chpt 13. Ultimate Elton John Pop Trivia Quiz, I would defy the most dedicated fan to answer all the questions correctly, but it certainly sets you thinking. This very well researched, easy reading book is well presented, informative and most enjoyable. Whether the reader is an Elton John fan or not, this gives a wide insight into Elton and is well worth reading.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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OUTSTANDING TRIBUE TO ELTON JOHN AND HIS FANS,
By Lisa Marie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Mass Market Paperback)
I recently bought the Elton John Scrapbook by Mary Anne Cassata. I have been a loyal fan since the early Seventies and this book is everything a fan could ever want in one BIG scrapbook setting; loads of color pics (many rare), fascinating bits of information, extensive album reviews, memorabilia, trivia, concert highlights and even an extensive chapter on Bernie Taupin. The Elton John Scrapbook is absolutely a delightful and a respectable tribute to Elton and his fans (SEE the East End Lights, Fan Survey and Collecting Elton John chapters). Finally, an Elton John book that is not another rehash biography, but a celebration of the man, his music, his life and his fans. Bravo Miss Cassata!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Mixed Review: Good Book, Needs Corrections,
By James J. Mckay - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Mass Market Paperback)
Like David above, I also had a small hand in this one. I have mixed feelings about the first edition. It's a potpourri of Elton fandom--it gives one an overview of Elton's career while paying special attention to the 1990s. Too many books focus on Elton's hey day in the 1970s without paying attention to his rebirth in the 1990s stirred unparalleled excitement for his fans. This book does an admirable job of addressing today's Elton John.The downside to this first edition is that it is riddled with mistakes and typos. Those fans frustrated by the mistakes and inaccuracies in MCA's first edition of the "To Be Continued..." box set will have a similar reaction to this book. That's unfortunate because several respected Elton experts were recruited to contribute to this book and it doesn't reflect their talents. WAIT FOR THE NEXT EDITION BEFORE PURCHASING. Looking forward to a newer edition with corrections, so I can give it more stars. Until then, there are several other Elton pictorial books that are more worthy of your purchase. Jim McKay 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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More Great Work,
By Rhonda - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Mass Market Paperback)
Another great piece by author Mary Anne Cassata. I have been reading her Elton and Bernie Taupin stories for two decades in national music magazines, and she is considered a reliable source for her hard-to-get information. I especially enjoyed the rare photographs and interview material, as well as the lengthy chapter on Bernie. As an Elton fan, I delighted in this scrapbook and I flip through it often. It's a fun, easy read and it's informative as well. Bravo!
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