Great Jbaent! Just ordered a copy ;-)
And your timing is perfect. I will go to Dublin and end with 2 RAH shows, in between: Newcastle, O2 London and Birmingham (and hopefully some more if people have sparetix for me). I will take the book with me and have some sightseeing with this giude :D
Actually I´m late with releasing the book, I wanted to release it early this year but I´ve been delayed quite a lot because of home duties and family.
And your timing is perfect. I will go to Dublin and end with 2 RAH shows, in between: Newcastle, O2 London and Birmingham (and hopefully some more if people have sparetix for me). I will take the book with me and have some sightseeing with this giude :D
Actually I´m late with releasing the book, I wanted to release it early this year but I´ve been delayed quite a lot because of home duties and family, but hopefully I managed to take time from here and there to at least having it before the tour starts so it can be helpful during the tour.
I also wrote a chapter about Newcastle so it will be helpful for that show too ;)
Ps/ I´ll be at the O2 and Birmingham too, if we see each other I can sign it for you, if you want, LOL ;D
Does it mention Damage Management? Too bad I didn't know about your project Jbaent. I have some photos taken in 1999 from inside the place. Somewhere... :think :hmm
I can thoroughly recommend this book. If you are attending one of the concerts this tour or going to one of the cities it is essential reading and gives precise instructions with maps of how to get to the locations.
Even if you aren't intending on visiting, the content is extremely well researched and it makes for some interesting reading. A must-have for all fans!
I can thoroughly recommend this book. If you are attending one of the concerts this tour or going to one of the cities it is essential reading and gives precise instructions with maps of how to get to the locations.
Even if you aren't intending on visiting, the content is extremely well researched and it makes for some interesting reading. A must-have for all fans!
Too long for the book-jacket, dmg!! ;D
LE
I´m very happy about your reactions, this book was made thinking in all my Knopfler friends, and if it makes you happy, then imagine how I feel :D :D :D
The idea of writting this book has been in my mind for years, as everytime I went to London with Knopfler friends and did any of the routes, having all of them gathered in a guide looked as a smart idea, but I never took it seriously, until now, and I really enjoyed it almost as much as when I did the visits I talk about in the guide.
And not only that but also I had the honour of having our Scottish friend DMG writting about Glasgow and Edinburgh! The travel throught "What It Is" spots is amazing!
BTW, does it accept paypal?
Book arrived this morning - Thankyou again to all concerned!!!!
planning on sending a copy to mark Jbaent?
planning on sending a copy to mark Jbaent?
planning on sending a copy to mark Jbaent?
No, it doesn´t makes sense, it's a book that "walks" throught his songs using the real places, he would think we are nuts ;D
planning on sending a copy to mark Jbaent?
No, it doesn´t makes sense, it's a book that "walks" throught his songs using the real places, he would think we are nuts ;D
ha ha, silvertown, i just wrote the same, but you were faster :lol :lol
jbaent you have to send him one. We are certifiable nuts and he already knows of our existence! He makes his living out of it! Well not exactly his bread and butter but still... It is just a sign of respect and maybe a confirmation of his belief. :lolJbaent, I totally agree with vgonis!!! Well then now it's up to you of course but give it a thought anyway!!! :thumbsup :wave
Again what a fantastic book, I have had chance to sit down and 'lose' myself in this fabulous book.. - A must for any DS/MK fan....
Great photo's and wonderfully researched writing too....
(dmg I Really love the Edinburgh section - Well done)
Of course personally my favourite part is the New Forest section, purely because as you all know I live very close indeed to the 'important' places mentioned in the book!!! Banjo99uk - Love the photo's!!
(The Train times to/from 'Beaulieu Road' need a bit more clarification - and I am more than happy to advise on this - being that, that is my job if neccesary!!)
You have just got to send a copy to 'MK' and I reckon even Guy would be interested too....
Ok, to me that isn't too obtrusive. Please excuse my objection.
My book arrived too Jbaent, thanks, it's a great job!! I went to London this weekend and I took a plane because it was too expensive on Eurostar so it made me discover Silvertown because we landed at London City Airport and we took the train to join the tube!! I didn't have your book but I guessed it was this town he was talking about!! Understood why he wrote this song!!
Yes, in the shop, when you choose one of the books and click on it, below the cover it says preview, you click there and if I recall correctly there are five or six pages to preview.
My book arrived too Jbaent, thanks, it's a great job!! I went to London this weekend and I took a plane because it was too expensive on Eurostar so it made me discover Silvertown because we landed at London City Airport and we took the train to join the tube!! I didn't have your book but I guessed it was this town he was talking about!! Understood why he wrote this song!!
Thank you very much! That area has changed a lot the last years, when I took the pictures used in the Silvertown chapter, my idea was to see the Barriers, and I discovered the views from the Pontoon Sock station that if you are listening or thinking about Silvertown blues, you see how it match!
Great book! But do we know what are the lions in the song "Lions"? Because "lions are made of stone" I have always thought that they are not the ones in the Trafalgar square (which are bronze).
Great book! But do we know what are the lions in the song "Lions"? Because "lions are made of stone" I have always thought that they are not the ones in the Trafalgar square (which are bronze).
Mark said in his 1991 interview that he was thinking about Trafalgar square when he was writing Lions. So probably it really was an inspiration.
A friend of mine just let me know that someone is selling my book in EBay UK. I hope that is someone who wants to make some pounds with it and not someone disappointed with it :lol
It's not somebody selling your book, it's a book shop. I think they decided to just resell it. For £16.20 Hardback by the way.
There's a major webstore in Sweden selling it for about 29 USD and no shipping (it's via Lulu.com as publisher so it's directly from there somehow).
Thing is... Would jbaent still see the same money in his pockets? Which would be top priority for me. :think
Dear Jabeant,
I have eagerly studied your book. After the Miles Palmer one ages ago it was long overdue that someone took the matter of an MK book in his hands and tried a new approach. And luckily it is done by a true fan to whom MK's music really means a lot. I was longing for such a book for a long time and thus I am very thankful for your effort.
I think that this book will develop further, even into a lifelong project for you. Not only by adding new places of new songs (hopefully), but also over time by deepening what you have started, meaning: adding more of MK's interview snippets etc. and adding the bits and pieces on the deeper meanings of the lyrics in his songs and of the places. The knowledge so many forumers collected in so many posts will otherwise get lost over the years.
In short, I see myself already ordering the 11th revised and enhanced edition in 2032!
And I want to ask people to buy the book through Lulu, after all his effort I think Jbaent deserves to get some money from it. Resellers also take their part, so nothing is left for him. And paying $ 3 extra or something like thatfor shipping won't do us all harm, half a pint less will do the job during the tour ;-)
And I want to ask people to buy the book through Lulu, after all his effort I think Jbaent deserves to get some money from it. Resellers also take their part, so nothing is left for him. And paying $ 3 extra or something like thatfor shipping won't do us all harm, half a pint less will do the job during the tour ;-)
And that is why I asked :)
Dear Jabeant,
I have eagerly studied your book. After the Miles Palmer one ages ago it was long overdue that someone took the matter of an MK book in his hands and tried a new approach. And luckily it is done by a true fan to whom MK's music really means a lot. I was longing for such a book for a long time and thus I am very thankful for your effort.
I think that this book will develop further, even into a lifelong project for you. Not only by adding new places of new songs (hopefully), but also over time by deepening what you have started, meaning: adding more of MK's interview snippets etc. and adding the bits and pieces on the deeper meanings of the lyrics in his songs and of the places. The knowledge so many forumers collected in so many posts will otherwise get lost over the years.
In short, I see myself already ordering the 11th revised and enhanced edition in 2032!
And I want to ask people to buy the book through Lulu, after all his effort I think Jbaent deserves to get some money from it. Resellers also take their part, so nothing is left for him. And paying $ 3 extra or something like thatfor shipping won't do us all harm, half a pint less will do the job during the tour ;-)
And that is why I asked :)
And that's why I thought of asking all people here to do it like that. Thanks for writing it here Border-Reiver
Yeah, thank you for the book! It was an interesting read. I liked also dmg's part a lot, because I don't know anything about this area. It's a good idea, I hope that it will be updated constantly and that more editions will see the light. Also the tunnel of love is a good edition. Very happy that the private lifes of Mk and of the persons living there are not touched. A good decision.
...and the scaffolder's wife driving topless. (sorry, couldn't resist that one)
...and the scaffolder's wife driving topless. (sorry, couldn't resist that one)
Haha
I have an unbeteable photo of Farrer House with scafolds ;D
...and the scaffolder's wife driving topless. (sorry, couldn't resist that one)
Haha
Sorry, didn't want to offend you, I just thought of MK singing:
"The scaffolder's wife
Driving out of the yard
With a face that's as hard
As a scaffolder's bar -
When she goes into town
She might take the top down [...]"
:wave
I have an unbeteable photo of Farrer House with scafolds ;Dwhen you were in Deptford? I came there too this year :wave
Hello friends.
I would like to ask you a favour, as my book is finally listed at Amazon, I would like to ask you if you have an Amazon account, just log into your account and following these links, leave a positive review to it. ;D
As there are two versions available in Amazon, if you are so kind, just copy and paste the review and put them in both links :)
http://www.amazon.com/Dire-Straits-Mark-Knopflers-London/dp/1326212443/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434957474&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Dire-Straits-Mark-Knopflers-London/dp/1326212443/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434957474&sr=1-1)
http://www.amazon.com/Dire-Straits-Mark-Knopflers-London/dp/1326213563/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_har?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434957474&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Dire-Straits-Mark-Knopflers-London/dp/1326213563/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_har?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434957474&sr=1-1)
Thanks in advance :thumbsup
Someone haves the spanish version in pdf?
Ys, but i want ot get free ;D
In wich section i can learn to use the quote?
In wich section i can learn to use the quote?
Looking forward to the new release... The original book was fabulous! :clap
By the way did you need some more 'up to date' Public transport travelling information for the 'New Forest' section as Living very close to it I am able to do this.......
jbaent, can I pay by credit card or is it only by paypal?
A very good title :)
A very good title :)
Thanks, we thought it fit well with the content, hehe
A very good title :)
Thanks, we thought it fit well with the content, hehe
Is the version on Amazon the same? Someone posted a review saying it's a photocopy?