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THE BEACH BOYS: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW AND MORE
Author Jon Stebbins has been signed to Backbeat Books to write the Beach Boys edition for their popular FAQ book series. The FAQ series is subtitled "All That's Left to Know and More," with an emphasis on digging deeply into the details and minutia of the evolution of the band and its recordings. The Beach Boys tome will be among the most extensive volumes in the series. The approximately 400-page book will be illustrated with rare photos and memorabilia images.
blankspacerStebbins also has a revised and updated edition of his Dennis Wilson -- The Real Beach Boy book in the works, as well as a new collaboration in development with New York writer Howie Edelson. The Beach Boys FAQ will be the first of the three books to see release, as Backbeat expects it in the market prior to The Beach Boys 50th anniversary year of 2011. (12/21/09)

THE BEACH BOYS: THE ESSENTIAL INTERVIEWS
A new book, The Beach Boys: The Essential Interviews, collects candid and informative interviews with the band. Beginning at the height of the BB's popularity in 1966, this title offers a unique look at the dynamics of the group and includes collective and individual conversations with Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston at various career intervals. The 334-page book is available for purchase from Rifftastic!/Rock Reader Books at www.lulu.com. (11/15/09)

DAVID MARKS: THE LOST BEACH BOY
 Jon Stebbins and David Marks' book, The Lost Beach Boy, is described as "an average everyday story of a 14-year-old who rode a massive wave to fame with America's favorite band." The book covers the early days of the Beach Boys, as well as Marks' intriguing journey to the present. According to Jon's website, "David's perspective insures that the 'full' birth of the Beach Boys' story is being told for the first time. It will challenge many of the perceptions we previously had of his role in the band, and covers all aspects of a life that encountered despair, addiction and death -- yet lived to rejoin the band he walked away from at their initial peak." For more details, go to the Lost Beach Boy website. (6/19/07)

CATCH A WAVE: THE RISE, FALL, AND REDEMPTION OF THE BEACH BOYS' BRIAN WILSON
Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, a book by Peter Ames Carlin, was published in August of 2006. (updated 8/26/06)

SLOOP JOHN B: A PIRATE'S TALE
Al Jardine's book, Sloop John B: A Pirate's Tale, 32-page hardcover children's book lists for $17.95 and features a new recording of the song to play as you read. The new lyrics tell of a young boy and his grandfather getting trapped by pirates at sea, and defeating them. Makes a great gift for kids of all ages! To follow Al's activities, visit his website (Flash plugin required). (6/2/05)

MIKE KOWALSKI IN CLASSIC DRUMMER
Look for a feature story on longtime BB band drummer Mike Kowalski, in the July 2005 issue of Classic Drummer. The article was written by Mike Megaffin. Back issues may be ordered from www.classicdrummer.com or call 770-438-0844. (6/19/05)

FRANK HOLMES SMILE ART SHOW
 Frank Holmes, the artist for the aborted BB Smile album, has an exhibit of his original illustrations for the album and accompanying booklet on view at Enrico's, 504 Broadway at Kearny, North Beach, San Francisco, CA; 415-982-6223. The show runs through October 2005. (7/27/05)

ANOTHER PET SOUNDS BOOK OUT
 Pet Sounds is a new book by Jim Fusilli, available in March 2005 from Continuum Publishing ($9.95 paperback). The book takes "a deeply personal look" at Brian Wilson's involvement in the creation and recording of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, with examinations of each song on the album. (3/10/05)

MORE BEACH BOYS COLLECTORS BOOKS!

  • The Beach Boys -- The Definitive Diary of America's Greatest Band, on Stage and in the Studio, by Keith Badman is published by Backbeat Books. The book is approximately 384 pages and is a day by day, detailed listing of the group's activities between 1961 and 1976. In addition, there is a song recording index and a list of all TV appearances. The price is $29.95 in the US and £19.95 in the UK. (5/12/04)

  • This Whole World -- The Complete Beach Boys Singles and EP Cover Collection is a new 300 page, full-color, hard-bound collectors' guide that documents picture sleeves of all The Beach Boys' group and solo singles and EPs worldwide in full color, with a foreword by Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford. Price is 49.00 Euro / 34.30 GBP / 62.92 USD (without postage). Air postage for Europe is 8.20 Euro; for others (USA, Japan, Australia, etc.), 12.30 Euro. To order, email vertrieb@fossilverlag.de. You can also buy the book online at www.vinylcover.net. (5/12/04)

  • Joe Thomas offers two handsome new books, The Beach Boys on CD and The Complete Guide to the Solo Works of Brian Wilson (coauthored with Kie Miskelly). Both books are available from the author. Please go to www.risingsurf.net for more information. (5/12/04)

  • The second edition of The Complete Guide to the Music of the Beach Boys by Andrew Doe and John Tobler is coming out in Sept. 2004. (5/12/04)


    RECORDING THE BEACH BOYS
    Recording the Beach Boys by Stephen W. Desper gives a detailed and insightful look into the making of the Sunflower and Surf's Up albums and the recording techniques employed in their production, as written by the chief mixer and recordings engineer for these sessions. Hidden within the stereo release of these two albums is a virtual surround-sound listening experience. The book comes with a unique device enabling any fan to optimize their stereo system and to realize the complete and accurate virtual surround listening experience hidden in all stereo releases of Sunflower and Surf's Up. Follow this link for more information. (12/10/02)


    RICCI MARTIN'S THAT'S AMORE: A SON REMEMBERS
    In his book That's Amore, Ricci Martin (Carl Wilson's brother-in-law) takes readers on a tour through his childhood, from the star-studded parties to the exploration of "three marriages, eight kids, one family" to the treasured one-on-one time he shared with his father, legendary actor/singer Dean Martin. That's Amore shares the triumphs, tragedies, and escapades that colored Ricci's childhood and reveals Dean as the husband and father few people knew. More than 100 photos from the private Martin family album enhance Ricci's portrait of his father, creating a complete, honest picture of the Rat Pack legend. Ricci also writes about The Beach Boys, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Billy Hinsche, Annie Wilson-Karges, and more familiar names to Beach Boys fans. For more information, please visit Ricci's website. (updated 4/13/02)


    ARCHIVED STORIES

    • I'm Still Hungry: Finding Myself Through Thick and Thin book by Carnie Wilson; details
    • Frank Holmes' Smile cover art reprints; ordering info
    • Dumb Angel: The Life & Music of Dennis Wilson book by Adam Webb; details
    • Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy book by Jon Stebbins; ordering info
    • Add Some Music to Your Day book; ordering info
    • Denny Remembered book by Ed Wincentsen, new edition; ordering info
    • Carl Wilson limited edition Rickenbacker guitar poster
    • Stan Love's Beach Boys posters and Y2K BB calendar


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