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Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Delboy Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:26 am

The Pogue Bairn wrote:With sweet F all happening around our favourite band, I've just read this again, and have to admit I enjoyed the non-Pogues parts a bit more second time round. However, I do prefer the author's first effort "The Best Night Out In Town" to this one. Revisiting some of the gigs (some I actually went to) is much better in books like these, as opposed to shite reviews in newspapers and music mags. Still no hard copy to my knowledge, which is a pity, as the hardback for the first book is a real cracker. First book wins, hands down!



You're right about FUCK all happening ! Can't keep reading books and guzzling Whiskey. One last hurrah please Shane? Please !!

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by The Pogue Bairn Tue Aug 29, 2017 4:24 pm

With sweet F all happening around our favourite band, I've just read this again, and have to admit I enjoyed the non-Pogues parts a bit more second time round. However, I do prefer the author's first effort "The Best Night Out In Town" to this one. Revisiting some of the gigs (some I actually went to) is much better in books like these, as opposed to shite reviews in newspapers and music mags. Still no hard copy to my knowledge, which is a pity, as the hardback for the first book is a real cracker. First book wins, hands down!

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by the hibbypogue Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:15 pm

Delboy wrote:
the hibbypogue wrote:
Delboy wrote:Not what I was expecting from this book, as there's not as much Pogues business going on compared to The Best Night out in Town.
Having said all that it's a general, brilliant read, and would appeal to a wide audience I think.
I'm pissed off that I didn't get one of those record flyer things though ( see above), and there appears to be a "better" quality copy available than the one I got on Amazon. WTF?
Still, I really enjoyed it. Now it's finished, what to do? Back to the whiskey bottle then!



Delboy.....hope you're not pissed off anymore, as you should now have a "record flyer thing" ( and mind, they are limited editions.....)
The Whiskey guzzling is understandable.
Thanks for your' comments on the book. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm guessing with a username like yours , you're not a Hibby?
West 'am? The Spurs ? Leyton Orient ?



No, I'm not saying who my team are. Let's put it this way, they are no way as glamorous as Leyton bloody Orient!
Thanks for the promo record flyer, now safely tucked away in the memorabilia box. Yes, I did enjoy the book very much.
And you are a dirty bastard !


Cheeky fucker. I had a wash last week, I'll have you know.

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Delboy Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:27 pm

the hibbypogue wrote:
Delboy wrote:Not what I was expecting from this book, as there's not as much Pogues business going on compared to The Best Night out in Town.
Having said all that it's a general, brilliant read, and would appeal to a wide audience I think.
I'm pissed off that I didn't get one of those record flyer things though ( see above), and there appears to be a "better" quality copy available than the one I got on Amazon. WTF?
Still, I really enjoyed it. Now it's finished, what to do? Back to the whiskey bottle then!



Delboy.....hope you're not pissed off anymore, as you should now have a "record flyer thing" ( and mind, they are limited editions.....)
The Whiskey guzzling is understandable.
Thanks for your' comments on the book. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm guessing with a username like yours , you're not a Hibby?
West 'am? The Spurs ? Leyton Orient ?



No, I'm not saying who my team are. Let's put it this way, they are no way as glamorous as Leyton bloody Orient!
Thanks for the promo record flyer, now safely tucked away in the memorabilia box. Yes, I did enjoy the book very much.
And you are a dirty bastard !

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by the hibbypogue Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:35 pm

Delboy wrote:Not what I was expecting from this book, as there's not as much Pogues business going on compared to The Best Night out in Town.
Having said all that it's a general, brilliant read, and would appeal to a wide audience I think.
I'm pissed off that I didn't get one of those record flyer things though ( see above), and there appears to be a "better" quality copy available than the one I got on Amazon. WTF?
Still, I really enjoyed it. Now it's finished, what to do? Back to the whiskey bottle then!



Delboy.....hope you're not pissed off anymore, as you should now have a "record flyer thing" ( and mind, they are limited editions.....)
The Whiskey guzzling is understandable.
Thanks for your' comments on the book. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm guessing with a username like yours , you're not a Hibby?
West 'am? The Spurs ? Leyton Orient ?

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Delboy Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:38 pm

Not what I was expecting from this book, as there's not as much Pogues business going on compared to The Best Night out in Town.
Having said all that it's a general, brilliant read, and would appeal to a wide audience I think.
I'm pissed off that I didn't get one of those record flyer things though ( see above), and there appears to be a "better" quality copy available than the one I got on Amazon. WTF?
Still, I really enjoyed it. Now it's finished, what to do? Back to the whiskey bottle then!

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Hennybhoy Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:26 am

Just found out that on ebay you can get one of the rare editons with coloured photos and as another special a very rare single-vinyl-style promo flyer, that looks amazing. Thanx to Calum I already have one of these rare things, and what more can I say than that are AWESOME!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282366389593? ... 1555.l2649

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Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Scottie Dog Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:46 pm

Aye. You just cannae beat a hard one.

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by The Pogue Bairn Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:57 pm

Scottie Dog wrote:My copy arrived today, and I've just got this feeling that it's going to be a great read. So very very welcome.
As far as The Pogues are concerned, it looks like it may well be "over." So stuff like this keeps the fire burning a little bit longer.
I've always felt that James Fearnley's personal story was not entirely finished, wouldn't it be great if he came out with a follow up to
"Here comes everybody." The books are very much my thing.
Just like the music you can listen ( or read them) again and again.
Does anyone know if there is a hardcover copy available this time ?
Merry Christmas to all on The Medusa.


I can reveal that I've recently discovered that there are two different versions of the book available. The Amazon "version" (that I have) has black and white pictures. And as much as I enjoyed them, there is actually a colour version, which I believe is exclusively available from the author, Calum. He can be contacted here of course, but also at hibsandthepogues@gmail.com
The colour version is more in tune with looking like a 7 inch single, it's actually smaller and neater than the Amazon job.
All very confusing ( and frustrating) but to be fair, I have a colour copy, hurtling it's way in the post to me right now.
No news ( I did ask) about a hardcover as yet. I much prefer a hardcover. Easier to keep in good nick.

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by the hibbypogue Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:45 pm

mats wrote:https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/358143/pogues-frontman-shane-macgowan-moved-by-perth-authors-new-book/


Many thanks for all the comments on this thread in regards to my book.
The Courier article indicates that Shane has read the book.
Well, I don't think that's the case, as yet. Hopefully, he'll get round to it at some point.
He's read the final chapter though, the one that really mattered, the one where my late father would be turned into an emotional wreck, through his music.
Shane's unconditional magic, seriously shone on my Dad. And gave him some fantastic times that his dementia couldn't deter.
God bless you, Shane MacGowan.

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by mats Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:15 am

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/lo ... -new-book/

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by The Pogue Bairn Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:08 pm

As promised, now that I'm finished it, I'm back!
There's a lot of stuff going on in this book which I did enjoy, but I feel on this forum I need to concentrate on just The Pogues stuff.
At one point, I felt that Calum was going to "flesh things out" as his story came to an end in terms of live shows.
But I was wrong. Caring for John Carey in particular was well out of the box and funny. And to be fair, it's stated throughout that it's a book mainly about the fans. Lionel Grosheny's contribution makes you kick start the DVD player and go to Paris. Hendrik Streu's contribution is charming.
Very enjoyable, and a must read for fans that visit this site. Buy it, or better still, steal it!

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by The Pogue Bairn Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:18 pm

the hibbypogue wrote:Hi to all on the raft. To answer the question on a hardback copy of my book, well, I'm hoping that a hardback edition will indeed be available sometime in the near future. if that's the case then you'll hear all about it on this thread.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Hendrik Streu and Lionel Grosheny for their' brilliant contributions contained within. Fantastic Pogues stories from them both.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and of course, a "Happy Birthday" to the main man, on Christmas Day.


About halfway through your' book Hibbypogue. Not what I was expecting if I'm truthful, but there is nothing disappointing in that statement. The extracts on the Pogues gigs ( so far) are up to the standard of your' last book. But you really are a dirty fucker! And it's real, refreshing and very honest! The Hibs thing needs binned, but I salute you on your' achievement. Will be back when I'm done. Hope to fuck the second half is as entertaining. Can't wait until bedtime, when I will next indulge!

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Hennybhoy Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:53 am

My copy arrived just in time before christmas, thanx Calum!

Looks beautiful, cool size, like a 7" vinyl I would say!

Just got through the first pages yet and so far it is as entertaining like your first book, great work, mate!

8)

Re: New book by Calum Bruce: Hibs and The Pogues, Double A-s

Post by Scottie Dog Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:46 pm

the hibbypogue wrote:Hi to all on the raft. To answer the question on a hardback copy of my book, well, I'm hoping that a hardback edition will indeed be available sometime in the near future. if that's the case then you'll hear all about it on this thread.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Hendrik Streu and Lionel Grosheny for their' brilliant contributions contained within. Fantastic Pogues stories from them both.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and of course, a "Happy Birthday" to the main man, on Christmas Day.


I have just this very minute finished reading your' book Hibbypogue, and once again, I thoroughly enjoyed it and am actually gutted that I'm at the end. Powerful stuff with your' late Father and The Pogues music, extremely moving.

I didn't expect it to be so "dirty" with the other subjects you wrote about, but I tell you, it's funny as F'.
The Pogues chapters are fantastic. Hendik Streu's contribution was entertaining, and words fail me when it comes to Lionel Grosheny's input, on how the Paris shows evolved. Amazing.

So, I would recommend this book for sure to all Pogues fans. And football fans. And fans of dirty, funny stuff!

Nice one Calum !

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