"It's What's In The Words That Count"
Ultimate Christmas Present
Since being published in September, we have been blown away by the critical acclaim received for our wonderful book. It is the ideal Chrismtas present for any Motown or Soul fan.
Grab the limited edition now whilst stocks last...
"This is perhaps the finest book on Motown I have ever viewed. Superbly presented and full of unique images" - JOHN MANSHIP, leading record dealer
"Immense" - RICHARD SEARLING, top Soul events promoter and Radio/Club DJ
"A must have for any Motown fan" - manifesto magazine"The best book about Motown, the best music book published in the last 10 years" - PAUL NIXON, producer of Motown's Cellar Of Soul CD series
"You are right! The book is worth every dimei Stayed up all night the day i got it, so good that I went back there in my spirit... thanks for the autograph, that too, is worth every dime" - LOUVAIN DEMPS, from the Andantes
Al Abrams was Motown's iconic Director Of Publicity, his book "Hype & Sou! – Behind The Scenes At Motown" tells it like it was. The stories are so vivid and raw you can almost taste the cordite. It's about a small record label becoming the ultimate hit factory. It's about a black company coming of age to the background turmoil of The Civil Rights Movement. It's about the genius of Gordy and the impossibly talented team he surrounded himself with. It's about the birth of Soul Music.
Al writes just as wonderfully now as when he was dubbed "The Fourth Supreme" as the No. 1 hits kept on rolling, and lifts the lid on what really went on at 2648 W.Grand Boulevard. Despite being young and headline seeking pushy, he slowed down enough to keep every memo he sent, collect (now historical) label documents, retain his press releases and newspaper clippings, and amass a jaw dropping collection of photographs, many never seen before. Sorting through this archive took so long the proposed delivery date for the book kept being pushed back. The delays were worthwhile! A series of evocative essays are surrounded with a dazzling selection of graphic images.
Believe the Hype! If you love Soul music you will cherish this book...The book is a limited edition luxury 288 pages full colour hardback wrapped in a classy dust jacket.
LIMITED EDITION'S ALMOST RUN OUT!!
The first 500 copies only of the book is a limited edition including a very special bonus record, a red vinyl replica of the historic 1964 - "Hitsville U.S.A. Greetings To Tamla Motown Appreciation Society" seven inch 45 rpm single. This was a promo only single originally manufactured in very small quantities to mark the visit to Hitsville of UK Soul guru and Motown champion Dave Godin to Hitsville in 1964, which led to the launch of the Tamla Motown label in the UK. This unique momento features spoken words and snippets of tracks from Martha & The Vandellas, The Contours, Eddie Holland, Kim Weston, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes and The Temptations.
By permission of Universal Music we have been granted the rights to supply a lovely loopking replica of the single with the first 500 copies of the book only.
THESE ARE SELLING OUT QUICKLY SO BUY NOW IF YOU WISH TO SECURE A COPY
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Special Christmas Offer
Since the limited editions are running out, we are now making available the book WITHOUT the bonus single at a special price.
Delivery costs vary overseas. See below
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