- Hardcover: 447 pages
- Publisher: Omnibus Press (9 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846090083
- ISBN-13: 978-1846090080
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 389,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Classic Rock, January 2007
This is a classically tragic-comic rock 'n' roll tale that should
be essential reading on all tour buses ...
be essential reading on all tour buses ...
Mojo, January 2007
A soup-to-nuts account of the band's history from formation to
disintegration and back ...
disintegration and back ...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Kiss My A***!,
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This review is from: Pogue Mahone: Kiss My Arse: The Story of The Pogues (Hardcover)
A must read for any Pogues fan. The author has spoken to all the major players in the story (with the glaring and notable exception of Cait O'Riordan) and produced a thorough and exhaustive history of the notorious band. Indeed the one major criticism I'd have is that the author could have been a bit more selective in which quotes and interview excerpts to include. Also the latter days of the band are dealt with in a very short space of time. Nevertheless a laudable book and engagingly written. Indispensible if, like me, you're a fan.
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A must for any fan,
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This review is from: Pogue Mahone: Kiss My Arse: The Story of The Pogues (Hardcover)
At long last a biog that can do justice to one of the most unique rock n' roll bands ever. Huge amount of early history, amazing and interesting interviews and anecdotes which are straight from the horse's mouth(s). My only criticism would be that the latter years (1989 onward) are covered in around half as much detail as the "glory years". Nonetheless, a bookshelf essential for any serious follower of the cause.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A chaotic chronicle,
By M. Hansbury - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pogue Mahone: Kiss My Arse: The Story of The Pogues (Hardcover)
Carol Clerk had a difficult task in sorting out legend and fact from multiple perspectives to tell this story. She does it through extensive interviews, with the band, their peers, associates, managers and hangers-on. She doesn't try to write a narrative, she just let's everyone have their say - which is fortunate, because the band members are articulate, witty, intelligent and (surprisingly) sentimental. A great chronicle of the 75-80 zeitgeist; decent third party perspectives on the evo and devo-lution of MacGowan's genius; a good portrait of the expat Irish and the boys from County Hell.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Stick with it..,
By Jeff Schneider - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pogue Mahone: Kiss My Arse: The Story of The Pogues (Hardcover)
I was a little worried when I started this book, as the author liberally took quotes from Shane's documentary and the book "A Drink With Shane...". There's no reason to write a new book that just regurgitates material from other sources.
However, as I progressed through, it was clear that the real strength of the book was the interviews with the other Pogues.. Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Spider, Andrew Ranken, Phil Chevron.. even ex-manager Frank Murray. They were insightful, articulate and sometimes even conflicting accounts of what the band went through. The beginning, rise up, the fall, the reunion, the drugs, the drink, the endless touring. There were some original quotes from Shane, but it is clear (as expected) that the other members were interviewed much more than Shane. Overall, the author did a very good job of putting together their story in an easy to read format. 4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Missing one main element,
By Corky - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pogue Mahone: Kiss My Arse: The Story of The Pogues (Hardcover)
The problem is the leader of the band is not really interviewed. Shane's words are taken from past things he had said at different times. About all of the book is from everybody else's view, which is interesting reading in itself but I want to have a clear insight of what happened from Shane's perspective which will never happen. Most of his memories are probally distorted or lost anyway.
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