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 Author:
Martin James
Release date: Jun 28, 2002
Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing
ISBN: -
Price: -
This book, by Martin James, is a complete rewrite of the first book
"Adventures with the Voodoo Crew", from 1997 and twice the
length (120.000 words compared to 60.000). Reading PRODIGY you'll
discover many little stories and facts you've never heard before.
New chapters have been added, existing chapters have been rewritten
and contain much more and new information. There's the description
of No Souvenirs, a track most of us still haven't heard, there's the
Mixmag 'Did Charly kill Rave?' story presented from a different point
of view, the breakup with Leeroy is explained in more detail than
any other journalist has ever managed to. Also covered are the different
solo careers, Maxim, Flightcrank and Liam Howlett's DJ sessions. The
book also covers the lenghty break of the band, how they finally made
a return, it briefly covers the European and Australian tours and
then finishes with a day with Liam at Rollover studios where he is
putting the final touches to Baby's got a Temper. Martin James describes
the book as being much more critical, more "adult" and more
in depth, especially about Liam Howlett.
The cover blurb says:
"Martin James is one of the most conscientious, outspoken and
honest writers working in music today --- and he's not afraid to cry!"
Annie Nightingale MBE. Drawn from seven years of exclusive interviews
and written by long time band friend (and occasional official record
company biographer) Martin James, PRODIGY is the ultimate account
of the greatest electronic punk band that ever existed. From the free
party anarchy of the Prodigy’s beginnings to 1997’s world
dominating ‘Fat of the Land’. From the incendiary globe
trotting live shows to the media frenzy surrounding the ‘Baby’s
Got A Temper’ single, PRODIGY opens a window on the backstage
shenanigans, studio sessions and solo outings of the last gang in
town.
Sex Pistols - Public Enemy – Prodigy. Its that simple really!
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| The Totally
100% Unofficial Special |
 Author:
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Release date: 1998
Publisher: Grandreams
ISBN: 1-85830-636-1
Price: £5.99
Pages: 63
UK hardback book with loads of photos, quotes and facts about the
guys. The book is pretty cool.. very nice color shots printed on very
good paper. There is that classic history and discography sections
as usual. There is also fact file to every member. Sadly there is
no mention about Gizz Butt and other people featured in the live shows.
The book is very good indeed.. there is only one mistake they have
messed with the One Love/Your Love singles..always they talk about
Your Love they are meaning the One Love! Anyway this may not the best
book, but really worth of money.. |
| Music for
the Voodoo People + bootleg CD "What Evil Lurks EP" |
 Author:
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Release date: 1998
Publisher: Sonic Book
ISBN: 88-7226-404-9
Price: -
Pages: 96
The book is written in Italian and English. It contains History, Discography
and some interviews. Lots of parts are taken from Electronic Punks
book. With the book there comes bootleg CD single that features 'What
Evil Lurks' EP. That's not so good bootleg.. it runs too fast DAMMIT,
but if you don't have that EP this is good chance to get it! |
| Adventures
with the Voodoo Crew |
 Author:
Martin James
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 0-09-186088-1
Price: £9.99
Pages: 181
This is a tale that is unique to the nineties - the story of The Prodigy, a
four piece musical assault troupe from Ess.ex who are quite simply
the most invigorating, intence and incredible band of their generation. From
the choreographed energy of their rave P.A.s in the early ninetiesand
the naive brilliance of "Charly" to the incendiary madness
of their festival heading shows and the hard-hitting innovation of
"Breathe". The Prodigy's fiercely confrontational music
and powerfull imagehave been proven to be an irresistible force -
their acid-punk anthems legendary performances and stunning, controversial
videos setting audience alight on a global scale. Adventures with
the Voodoo Crew traces the foursome's exiting voyage to worldvide
success, exploring the countless intrigues and triumphs the band have
encountered along the way. Drawing on exclusive interviews with the
band and their extended family, specially undertaken for this book,
Martin James retells the story of The Prodigy's very earliest P.A.s,
their first disastrous US tour and initial media disinterest. In contrast,
from the frontline of their 1997 live shows, Adventures with the Voodoo
Crew relives the experience of beeing with The Prodigy on tour, uncovering
the personalities, the talent and the conditions that have propelled
the group to their current position as the hottest property on the
international live circuit with the status of press darlings and MTV
regulars. This is the story of the most exiting band to have emerged
from Britan in decades - The Prodigy. MARTIN JAMES is a music and
popular culture journalist for Muzik, Melody Maker. The guardian,
and US dance music titles such as Urb and Sweater. He is the author
of state of Bass - Jungle. The Story so far, writes an records music
under a varity of gueises. DJs regulary and has prooted his clubs
and raves in teh Midlands. Martins first experience of The Prodigy
was at a rave called "Perception", although he can't remember
much about it now apart from the colours, the togethernes and one
hell of a rush when the band came on. He has subsequently seen the
band on every UK tour. He also admits to an addiction for computer
games and regularly awarps Playstation tips with Liam and Leeroy.
Comments:
The first serious profile of the Prodigy written with the full cooperation
of Prodigy member Liam Howlett. In the summer of 1997, music journalist
Martin James toured with the Prodigy, watching them put the final
touches on their new album 'The Fat of the Land'. Written with the
close input of Liam Howlett and drawing on exclusive interviews, he
offers an informed, in-depth look at the band and their music. Mentions
Leeroy's solo project 'The Longman' and Maxim's own solo project as
well. Also features a few nice b/w photos. This is the book you need
to have! |
| The Prodigy
The Illustrated Story |
 Author:
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Release date: 1997
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 0-600-59511-0
Price:
£9.99
Pages: 82
The full illustrated story of the worldwide pop sensations With The
Prodigy, on stage, backstage and on the road Over 80 action-packed
pictures of the 'Firestarter' superstars.
Comments:
Pretty cool book for a Prodigy fan with lots of live pictures. |
| Prodigy -
Fat Of The Land melody, chords, lyrics |
 Author:
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Release date: 1997
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: -
Price: £16.95
Pages: 41
Piano/Vocal/Chords. Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords.
Additional details Prodigy - The Fat of the Land. This 10-song matching
folio includes: 'Breathe', 'Climbatize', 'Diesel Power', 'Firestarter',
'Fuel My Fire', 'Mindfields', 'Narayan', 'Funky Shit', 'Serial Thrilla'
and more. There are some notes on each of the numbers plus a discography.
This softcover book measuring approx 12" x 9" was published
in 1997 by Hal Leonard Music Publishing. |
| Prodigy The
Fat Of The Land Official Book |
 Author:
Interviews by Martin Roach
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Indepedent Music Press
ISBN: 1-89-7783-12-4
Price: £19.99
Pages: 112
“The music business is like a big trap and that’s why
I never like to put both feet in to it - I like to stand back and
laugh at it, because if you jump into the mainstream completely then
you are never going to escape. Songs like ‘Firestarter’
burst on to the mainstream and bend it, twist it. Then we retreat
back underground. That’s the best way.” Liam Howlett,
The Prodigy The Prodigy are the world's biggest selling hard dance
act - with over five million records sold and Top Ten singles in over
thirty countries, they are both internattionally successful and critically
revered. This official book reveals, in entirely the band's own words,
the thinking behind such ground-breaking relases as 'Firestarter'
and 'Breathe', and gives an insider's view on their remarkable live
show and life in The Prodigy. With dozens of unpublished colour and
duotone shots of the band backstage, live, in the studio and at home,
'The Fat Of The Land' is a unique and essential visual insight into
The Prodigy, as well a stunning snapshot of a band that have single-handedly
redefined modern music.
Comments:
This book was published by Omnibus Press in 1997. It's a true Photo
History of the Prodigy. It was collated between Martin Roach and Liam
Howlett during the making of The Fat of the Land album. Liam selected
the shots for the book from 1000 collected images. He also co-designed
it. The interviews were exclusively for the book and most of the pictures
are unpublished. This book is a visual complement to Prodigy: Electronic
Punks. The book is fantastically laid out and designed well. Filled
with awesome color and black & white photos in glossy format and
quotes from the band members. If you are a big fan, this is really
something for you! |
| The Prodigy
- Firestarters |
 Author:
John Keaton
Release date: 1997
Publisher: ufo music ltd.
ISBN: 1-873884-85-0
Price: £7.99
Pages: 96
The Prodigy are now one of the most exciting acts in recent British
pop. Their 1991 single CHARLY was the most succesful dance record
of all time, and their first album THE PRODIGY EXPERIENCE became the
leading LP of the hardcore dance scene. It entered the charts at Number
11 and was awarded a gold disc. In 1996 they were praised for their
high powered, if not slightly scary live performances with Keith Flint
adding growing vocals to their classic sound. The singles FIRESTARTER
and BREATHE both went to Number 1 in the UK charts. This has gained
them more exposure than ever before, now rounding up fans from all
walks of life and not just the dance scene. Here is the story, a facinating
struggle and an inspiration to all music lovers.
Comments:
Unauthorized book with some good things like very nice layout. It's
CD-size... maybe not so good idea! |
| Prodigy An
Illustrated Biography |
 Author:
Stuart Coles
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0-7119-6718-0
Price:
£7.99
Pages: over 70
With they groundbreaking single 'Firestarter' and worldwide smash
album The Fat Of The Land, The Prodigy are now biggest hard dance
band on the planet behind this global success they have gigged tirelessily
for years, relased two further diverse and highly innovative albums
and set new parameters for modern music, all the while retaining
their fierse punk integrity Prodigy: An Illustrated Biography chronicles
the band's hectic career and is based on several extensive interviews
with Liam, Keith, Maxim and Leeroy
Comments:
Cool graphics and fine discography. |
| The Prodigy
- Exit The Underground |
 Author:
Lisa Verrico
Release date: Oct 1996
Publisher: Virgin
ISBN: 0-7535-0063-9
Price: £9.99
Pages: 96
The Prodigy. From rave heroes to chart superstardom, here is the full
story of Britain's top dance band. From Charly to Firestarter, from
PAs in fields to topping the bill at Europe's biggest festival, "Exit
The Underground" charts the unstoppable rise of The Prodigy.
Exit the Underground has been revamped, new cover and a few extra
pages on info at the back of the book. FIRESTARTIN, the second OFFICIAL
book was released 14th MAY.
Comments:
Great book for a Prodigy fan, cool layout and lots of pictures. |
| Electronic
Punks - The Offical Story |
 Author:
Martin Roach
Release date: 1995
Publisher: Indepedent Music Press
ISBN: 1-897783-04-3
Price: £5.99
Pages: 174
Originating from a thriving rave scene, the Prodigy soon left their
birthplace behind and forged a highly individual vision for themselves,
in the progress producing some of the hardest and most innovative
dance music of recent years. Along the way, they have endured a disastrous
American tour, financialscandals, press witch-hunts, industry condescension,
and persecution by the authorities. Theyh ave also earned two gold
records, ten consecutive hit singles, headline slots at huge international
festivals and mercury award nominationm whilist still clinging on
to the underground ethos with which they were born. They are now established
as the most accomplished and successful hard dance band ever to come
out in Britain.
Comments:
Everything about the Prodigy! Features also a few b/w photos from
various occasions. |
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