3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans & The Lost Empire of Cool looks like a very interesting read.
Books
King Mod: Peter Meaden, The Who, and the Making of a Subculture
Yes, another book on Mod. But King Mod: Peter Meaden, The Who, and the Making of a Subculture has its own niche.
Limited edition Quadrophenia print by Piper Gates Design
I actually featured this in 2012 (and three times since), after which it sold out. But this Quadrophenia print by Piper Gates Design has been reprinted in 2023 in limited numbers.
Detail Magazine 2024 Mod-themed calendar
It was a popular purchase last year, so doing a Detail Magazine 2024 Mod-themed calendar seems like a no-brainer.
Baron’s Court All Change by Terry Taylor
Ever wondered who the lead character in Absolute Beginners was based on? According to the introduction of Baron’s Court All Change, it was Terry Taylor.
Essential read: Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes
Some years back, I saw Paul Weller on TV talking about a book he’d apparently just re-read. That book was called Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes.
Pauline Boty: British Pop Art’s Sole Sister by Marc Kristal
Long overdue a defining publication about her, Pauline Boty: British Pop Art’s Sole Sister by Marc Kristal looks to be a must-buy.
Anymore for Anymore: The Ronnie Lane Story
Anymore for Anymore: The Ronnie Lane Story lands in August, which should be essential reading for any Small Faces (or Faces) fan.