May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
The completist in me had me do it. And, well, I love the photo on the cover. I was also secretly hoping there’d be a quote of my review in the opening pages. Alas, no such luck. Still on the Hachette website though, so it’s not all bad.
Today sees the release of the paperback edition of the Simple Minds biography written by Graeme Thomson, Themes For Great Cities. I already have two copies of the Hardcover edition, as well as a Kindle edition – but the completist in me will also grab a copy of the paperback edition at some point in…
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This year feels like it has been a long one. I started university back in January and I am now working through the second module of my DipHE English. There was excitement at the start of the year with some Simple Minds related releases happening. The first being from the band themselves with the release…
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Inspiration – right here (see pic of book dedication below). I will think of this for the next few days as I complete my latest assignment for university. It will remind me that I am at the place I have longed to be at right now. “When the other side of midnight calls / remind…
A quick reminder, esp. to those living locally…this will be taking place at the Mitchell Library tonight at 8pm. Looking forward to the talk and meeting up with Graeme in person and having my copy of the book signed. ??? Perhaps I’ll see you there? Tickets are still available as far as I know…(image is…
A few days back, Graeme Thomson tweeted about an event he’ll be taking part in as part of the Aye Write Festival in May. Graeme will be in conversation with John Dingwall about Themes For Great Cities at the Mitchell Library on Thursday, May 19th, starting at 8pm. Tickets for the event are available through…
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Better late than never from the guys from Prog magazine. Another great review, full of nothing but praise for the book. I’ve honestly not seen a negative thing about it – only a few from some fans bemoaning where the story ends. But I am in complete agreement with Graeme as to where the book…
Two interviews took place almost simultaneously yesterday. One pre-recorded, the other live. The live chat happened on BBC Radio Scotland. Grant Stott was hosting The Afternoon show and during the middle of the program, he spoke to Bruce Findlay, Billy Sloan and Graeme Thomson about the book and Simple Minds. You can listen to that…
The day that many a Simple Minds fan has been anticipating is upon us. Today sees the release of a new book, Themes For Great Cities: A New History of Simple Minds by renowned music biographer, Graeme Thomson. Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Graeme for the blog, asking him about his career…
Good morning, everyone. Thanks to everyone who has visited the blog in recent weeks, read my review of the fantastic Themes For Great Cities: A New History of Simple Minds by Graeme Thomson, and entered the competition for the books. Before I announce the winners I just want to say thanks for all the wonderful…
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