Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History?

[starshine]

I was at B & N yesterday & did find a copy & looked through it. There weren't any new pictures or info that I didn't know. It was 50% off to but I just couldn't find a real good reason to purchase it when there wasn't at least some rare photo in it that I couldn't live without. All the pictures I've seen before. So I passed on it. I really wanted it to be something I wanted but I don't need anymore dust collectors around. Have enough of that really. Please enjoy though if you do get it OK.

[MacShadowsBall]

Well I got the book and read over it the past days. It has some really good pictures. The book does have more reading than I thought it was going to be. Its a perfect sized book, also.

It covers the entire history of the band, even the Behind the Mask and Time albums. It covers Pre-Rumours and the early Rumours era quite well.

[poetinmyheart]

I got this from Santa. Apart from the glaring errors that have already been pointed out, I really like it. Beautiful pictures and nicely presented. Although there's nothing new in it, it was a pleasure to flick through.

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Well I got the book and read over it the past days. It has some really good pictures. The book does have more reading than I thought it was going to be. Its a perfect sized book, also.

It covers the entire history of the band, even the Behind the Mask and Time albums. It covers Pre-Rumours and the early Rumours era quite well.

I agree - and it's such a lovely book to leave lying around, I love it!

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by poetinmyheart

I got this from Santa. Apart from the glaring errors that have already been pointed out, I really like it. Beautiful pictures and nicely presented. Although there's nothing new in it, it was a pleasure to flick through.

More or less what I said in my last post!

I'm so pleased people are loving this great volume!

[poetinmyheart]

Originally Posted by McTrouble

More or less what I said in my last post!

I'm so pleased people are loving this great volume!

Yes, and even members of my family who have zero interest in the Mac (strange, I know), have enjoyed looking through it.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by poetinmyheart

I got this from Santa. Apart from the glaring errors that have already been pointed out, I really like it. Beautiful pictures and nicely presented. Although there's nothing new in it, it was a pleasure to flick through.

I agree. It's a nice book...until the limelight brought me down.

[MacShadowsBall]

Originally Posted by poetinmyheart

Yes, and even members of my family who have zero interest in the Mac (strange, I know), have enjoyed looking through it.

Though my mom likes several of their songs, she really isn't a big Fleetwood Mac fan, but she has looked at the book several times.

[AliceLover]

It is definitely a great "show piece." They did a great job with the design on the book. I like that there are tons of photos.

What was weird for me was reading about the post 1997 period. It was kind of cool to step back from Mick's book and read about the history of the band that I was apart of. They used one of my favorite photos of Stevie and Lindsey from the 2009 London show, with Lindsey's leg high in the air.

Also, I got this for like $12 or something the week before Christmas. VERY cheap.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

It was kind of cool to step back from Mick's book and read about the history of the band that I was apart of.

What instrument did you play? Did you have any duets with Stevie?

[Lindsfan]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

It is definitely a great "show piece." They did a great job with the design on the book. I like that there are tons of photos.

What was weird for me was reading about the post 1997 period. It was kind of cool to step back from Mick's book and read about the history of the band that I was apart of. They used one of my favorite photos of Stevie and Lindsey from the 2009 London show, with Lindsey's leg high in the air.

Also, I got this for like $12 or something the week before Christmas. VERY cheap.

THAT is a great shot, and Stevie's look ( at him ) is so classic. Pride and amusement all rolled into one

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

They did a great job with the design on the book. I like that there are tons of photos.

Even though I like the book, I personally hate the sleeve design. It bares a striking resemblance to beginner's photoshop. Far too overworked. The sienna pattern overlaying the band picture, not unlike something you would find on your Grandmother's walls, is just not needed in my opinion. Other than that, I do think the book looks promising. I just haven't had a change to do more than flick through at the moment due to Uni/work/other commitments.

[Almost Simon]

Was having a look in the music section of the book store at lunchtime and found this book. Looked okay, I like some of the photo’s and would love to scan a few. The ones from the Welch/Kirwan era in particular plus the shots of Mick pulling faces.

But then reading through this thread I hear mention of Micks own picture book. I wasn’t aware of that. Is it still available?? I know his own book on the history seems to be out of print. I’ll have a search on ebay but just thought i’d ask for the name of the picture one.

And are there any sites where some of these rare shots can be found? Looks like there’s some nice avatars to be made from these rarers photo’s.

I’ll probably buy this book, not stunning, could be better but for £13 on amazon.co.uk i’ll treat myself.

[MacShadowsBall]

I have this book and still enjoy it. Recently I've been reading the sections on the Welch/Christine era.