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 The Beach Boys: The Definitive Diary of America's Greatest Band on Stage and in the Studio $29.95 I bought this book at the Royal Festival Hall before a Brian Wilson show, summer 2004, flicked it open - and immediately, big problem: the social security number of pretty much everyone who ever played on a Beach Boys record 1961-1968 is printed. Reading more, later and at leisure, another big problem emerged - the bulk of the diary is composed of the work of other writers, both on the web and in print media, copied almost word for word and without adequate credit (and yes, here I'll confess a vested interest - the post 1976 year summaries are largely lifted from my own BB website, uncredited of course). That said, it's a reasonable overview of the band 1961-1976, and there are many excellent new photos... but there's also much inaccurate information, many myths are repromoted. So, definitive ? Not by a long chalk.  The Boys in the Band: 40th Anniversary Edition $14.95 "Boys can still hold its own . . . [Mart] Crowley's point is about how the humor is shaped and defined by the pain."-The New York TimesThe Boys in the Band was the first commercially successful play to reveal gay life to mainstream America. Alyson is proud to release a special fortieth anniversary edition of the play, which includes an original preface by acclaimed writer Tony Kushner (Angels in America), along with previously unpublished photographs of Mart Crowley and the cast of the play/film.Mart Crowley's other plays include the autobiographical A Breeze from the Gulf (1973) and The Men from the Boys (2002).  Best of the Boy Bands $7.98 Item was delivered in condition described. Vendor was prompt and courteous. Probably would not hesitate to buy from this seller again. |
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