MUSIC AND FILM BOOKS
UNITED KINKDOM: THE MUSIC OF THE KINKS (2012)
Written by Chris Wade
The Kinks are one of the most important and influential groups of the 20th Century. They invented heavy metal, defined the 1960s and gave us some of the most treasured songs of all time. Led by the dual power of Ray Davies' song writing genius and brother Dave's creative guitar force, it's hard to think of a more dynamic, interesting and wonderful band than The Kinks. Chris Wade explores the band's vast career, dissecting the music of each colourful, varied era. From their days as proto metal rockers with You Really Got Me, to their mid sixties satire, their Vilage Green era quaintness, the mad concept 1970s and the stadium rock of their latter period, they are a fascinating band to explore. Featuring exclusive band interviews, album analysis and a selection of Kinks photos.
SPEAK OF THE DEAD: EXPLORING GEORGE A ROMERO'S
ORIGINAL DEAD TRILOGY (2011)
Written By Chris Wade
"Informative, entertaining and alluring."
- Horror News
"Speak of the Dead is a brilliant book... excellently put together."
- Love Horror
The book explores in depth the birth, making, influence and legacy of these classic horror movies. Featuring exclusive interviews with cast members including Lori Cardille and Joe Pilato from Day of the Dead, star of the original Night of the Living Dead Judith O’Dea, and special effects legend Tom Savini, the book is an insightful and informative dissection of one of the best loved sagas in movie history. It is a must for any Living Dead fan or Romero addict…..
- Horror News
"Speak of the Dead is a brilliant book... excellently put together."
- Love Horror
The book explores in depth the birth, making, influence and legacy of these classic horror movies. Featuring exclusive interviews with cast members including Lori Cardille and Joe Pilato from Day of the Dead, star of the original Night of the Living Dead Judith O’Dea, and special effects legend Tom Savini, the book is an insightful and informative dissection of one of the best loved sagas in movie history. It is a must for any Living Dead fan or Romero addict…..
INTERVIEW WITH THE HOUND DAWG:
CHRIS WADE'S BEST INTERVIEWS FROM
HOUND DAWG MAGAZINE (2012)
"...a delightful peak into the lives of people I’d heard of but never met. But one facet of the glorious, irreverent Chris Wade. Grab a cuppa or something, sit back and relax..."
-Celia Drummond (70s folk band Trees)
A compilation of interviews from Hound Dawg Magazine. Features a wide range of celeb guests who stopped by for a fig roll and a brandy at the Hound Dawg office, between 2009 and 2012. These include Victoria Coren, Dave Davies of The Kinks, members of The Velvet Underground, Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers, comedy legend Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.
-Celia Drummond (70s folk band Trees)
A compilation of interviews from Hound Dawg Magazine. Features a wide range of celeb guests who stopped by for a fig roll and a brandy at the Hound Dawg office, between 2009 and 2012. These include Victoria Coren, Dave Davies of The Kinks, members of The Velvet Underground, Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers, comedy legend Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.
MALCOLM MCDOWELL: ON SCREEN
REVISED EDITION (2011)
Written by Chris Wade
"The ultimate guide to McDowell's career. Much more than a strandard biography."
-Alternative Reel
The revised edition of Chris Wade's retrospective look at the career of cinema icon Malcolm McDowell. From If..., A Clockwork Orange, Caligula and O Lucky Man, to Evilenko, Halloween and Heroes, Malcolm McDowell has long proved to be one of the most intense, dynamic and daring film actors of the past 50 years. This book explores a career deep in controversy and the story of one of film’s true mavericks. Through interview extracts, still images and watching a hell of a lot of Malcolm McDowell movies, Chris Wade gets a thorough profile of Britain’s most controversial film star. Features an interview with Malcolm's son, Charlie McDowell.
-Alternative Reel
The revised edition of Chris Wade's retrospective look at the career of cinema icon Malcolm McDowell. From If..., A Clockwork Orange, Caligula and O Lucky Man, to Evilenko, Halloween and Heroes, Malcolm McDowell has long proved to be one of the most intense, dynamic and daring film actors of the past 50 years. This book explores a career deep in controversy and the story of one of film’s true mavericks. Through interview extracts, still images and watching a hell of a lot of Malcolm McDowell movies, Chris Wade gets a thorough profile of Britain’s most controversial film star. Features an interview with Malcolm's son, Charlie McDowell.
CLASSIC FILM: O LUCKY MAN (2011)
Written by Chris Wade
Following on from the controversial success of If...., director Lindsay Anderson, writer David Sherwin and actor Malcolm McDowell teamed up again in 1973 for O Lucky Man. Epic, savage, sharp, wicked, satirical, and funny, O Lucky Man wasn't quite as appreciated in its day as it perhaps should have been. Swiping at everything the nation had to offer, O Lucky Man was damned as anarchic and arrogant, and met with a lukewarm reception. At almost 3 hours long and artier than most other films of the time, Warner Bros. didn't know what to do with it. Nearly 40 years on O Lucky Man has a cult following and is seen by many as one of the finest British films of its day. Writer Chris Wade takes a look at this extraordinary film, through exclusive material from the Lindsay Anderson archive, interviews, cast recollections and press cuttings from the day.
HUGH CORNWELL THE HOOVERDAM COMPANION (2009)
Written by Chris Wade
"A BLOODY GOOD READ"
- Heart of a Punk Soul of a Rasta.com
"I THINK IT'S GREAT"
- Hugh Cornwell
All you need to know about the groundbreaking album, Hoover Dam, the latest studio album by ex Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell. Released by Invisible Hands, the album is available as a free download from Cornwell's site. The book explores this fruitful period in Hugh's career; featuring interviews with head of IH Charles Kennedy, Hugh Cornwell, bassist Caroline Campbell and producer Liam Watson. A must have for all Stranglers/ Cornwell fans.
- Heart of a Punk Soul of a Rasta.com
"I THINK IT'S GREAT"
- Hugh Cornwell
All you need to know about the groundbreaking album, Hoover Dam, the latest studio album by ex Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell. Released by Invisible Hands, the album is available as a free download from Cornwell's site. The book explores this fruitful period in Hugh's career; featuring interviews with head of IH Charles Kennedy, Hugh Cornwell, bassist Caroline Campbell and producer Liam Watson. A must have for all Stranglers/ Cornwell fans.
