| GT 23.09.2011 08:45 |
40 Years Of Queen Book: Telegraph Feature. Starting tomorrow in The Telegraph (UK) is a three part feature on the new '40 Years Of Queen' book by Harry Doherty. The serialisation, continuing on Sunday and into next week, includes interview extracts with Brian and Roger. '40 Years Of Queen' is released on Monday 3rd October through Goodman Books and available to pre-order now through amazon. |
| GT 23.09.2011 08:46 |
There's also going to be a launch party in London on that night too. |
| people on streets 23.09.2011 11:27 |
Thanks for the info. When will the 'I Want It All' book be released? |
| Holly2003 23.09.2011 11:31 |
This is the book Roger Taylor blocked serialisation in the Murdoch press in the UK. |
| splicksplack 24.09.2011 17:41 |
But he didn't bother to block Murdoch's Sun giving away We Will Rock You CD's. Hypocrite. |
| inu-liger 25.09.2011 04:54 |
splicksplack wrote: But he didn't bother to block Murdoch's Sun giving away We Will Rock You CD's. Hypocrite. Have you considered first of all, WWRY was Brian's song to begin with? Lordy how the man was whoring that song around in the pre-QPR days, LOL! |
| GratefulFan 25.09.2011 12:07 |
splicksplack wrote: But he didn't bother to block Murdoch's Sun giving away We Will Rock You CD's. Hypocrite. =================== Or bother not to give The Sun a sit down earlier in 2011 to promote the Universal releases either. On an earlier thread discussing Roger's rerelease of 'Dear Mr. Murdoch' timed to the emerging scandal I said something to the effect of Roger having another opportunity now to have his public actions more closely follow his stated principles, and he's done that with this move regarding the serialization. I don't think he had a choice really, with everything being current and fresh, including the attention drawn to his song again, so I don't know that I would assign him a bunch of great character traits on the back of this. Still, it was a good use of the power the course of this little slice of history gave him, and a gesture that had a good deal of social value, no matter the motivation. |
| Rick 27.09.2011 02:56 |
Mine order through Amazon has been delayed. Oh well... |
| GT 27.09.2011 03:33 |
The '40 Years' promotional booklet and the invite to the launch party. |
| GT 27.09.2011 03:52 |
And the recent Telegraph newspaper reports. |
| GT 27.09.2011 03:55 |
The above one does not work, try these. Not the best quality, but you get the idea. |
| GT 27.09.2011 03:56 |
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| GT 27.09.2011 03:57 |
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| dysan 27.09.2011 05:37 |
Jessie J and Dappy will love that, I hope they remembered to invite them. |
| people on streets 27.09.2011 11:59 |
funny how Roger Taylor says in the article: 'Brian May is quite a hoarder' I'm in good company :-) |
| bigV 27.09.2011 14:05 |
Gary, is there a definitive list of the countries where the book is going to be released? I heard a rumour that it'll be released in my country and I'm trying to find some confirmation. V. |
| GT 27.09.2011 14:16 |
As already listed - The list so far reads....Italian, Czech, German, French and Spanish. Carlton are continuing to look at other countries so this list will expand. |
| deleted user 27.09.2011 16:23 |
I'm still not sure what this book actually contains, is it clear yet? Does it come with free crisps? |
| MERQRY 27.09.2011 21:16 |
GT wrote: As already listed - The list so far reads....Italian, Czech, German, French and Spanish. Carlton are continuing to look at other countries so this list will expand. ---------- Thanks for the photos gary! do you know if the book will be released in Argentina? english or spanish is the same for me... Cheers! |
| GT 28.09.2011 00:40 |
I think these days, regardless if a book is actually released in a particular country or not, we all have access to the internet where any book can be ordered from, say Amazon, and it will be shipped to anywhere in the world. |
| Togg 28.09.2011 03:49 |
Very much looking forward to this and the DVD of days of our lives |
| GT 28.09.2011 11:49 |
The book and outer box, interview CD and three of the facsimile items from the 'A Day At The Races' album chapter. |
| MERQRY 28.09.2011 17:04 |
GT wrote: I think these days, regardless if a book is actually released in a particular country or not, we all have access to the internet where any book can be ordered from, say Amazon, and it will be shipped to anywhere in the world. ---------- Yes! you're right and i understand your point but since i never made an international buy i've some questions about it (but don't worry i'll search some info in the web) Thanks anyway,gary you're very kind! Cheers! |
| Dane 29.09.2011 04:10 |
Ordered my copy yesterday along with Peter Hince's book! Looking forward to it! Will be a nice addition to my Elvis and Star Wars book with similar content! |
| Dane 29.09.2011 04:11 |
edit: double post |
| notimeforlosers 29.09.2011 15:53 |
Very anxious to lay my hands on my copy! Ordered it today also along Ratty's book which seems a pretty damn good book and is extremely cheap: only £8 through Amazon UK! Thinking about ordering two more titles: Queen: On Camera, Off Guard 1969-82 and Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics Maybe on my next Amazon visit! |
| Dane 30.09.2011 06:26 |
notimeforlosers wrote: Very anxious to lay my hands on my copy! Ordered it today also along Ratty's book which seems a pretty damn good book and is extremely cheap: only £8 through Amazon UK! Thinking about ordering two more titles: Queen: On Camera, Off Guard 1969-82 and Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics Maybe on my next Amazon visit! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 'On Camera, Off Guard' is one in a series of books. It's also available for Beatles and Stones etc. I might be convinced to get those as well. Complete Illustrated Lyrics is also on my wishlist. |
| Togg 02.10.2011 07:58 |
My copy arrived yesterday, a wonderful book well worth getting for the hard core fans. From the collectors point of view lots to get excited about in terms of enclosed copies of tickets and posters etc, very nice to see Harold Mays hand drawn map of the tour, would have liked to see maybe technical drawings for the Red Special and some shots of it being built and subsiquently restored. Plus from the musicains point of view more shots of the bands individual instruments, a sector on Johns Basses, plus all rogers kits...but hey If I am picky I would say not as many unseen photos as I hoped for but some really good ones I certainly haven't seen until now. Going to sit down and read it later, but a really nice tribute for the 40 years. |
| DragonOnMyBack 03.10.2011 07:21 |
Gary, If you are still reading this thread. Was it intentional that the CD only has the first half of the interview on it. Ie. approx 34mins. The book itself on the first page opposite the CD says it contains the interview in two parts, but the CD only has 1 track on it I see from a transcript of the interview on QOL that it was indeed in two parts and that the CD ends exactly where part 1 finished : link I did wonder before seeing the transcript above if there was a problem as the interview seemed to end very suddenly with no thank yous, goodbyes etc. So I am just wondering is it a problem with my particular CD, a problem at the CD pressing plant or a typo in the book and intentional that only part 1 is included? |
| deleted user 03.10.2011 10:10 |
DragonOnMyBack wrote: Gary, If you are still reading this thread. Was it intentional that the CD only has the first half of the interview on it. Ie. approx 34mins. The book itself on the first page opposite the CD says it contains the interview in two parts, but the CD only has 1 track on it I see from a transcript of the interview on QOL that it was indeed in two parts and that the CD ends exactly where part 1 finished : link I did wonder before seeing the transcript above if there was a problem as the interview seemed to end very suddenly with no thank yous, goodbyes etc. So I am just wondering is it a problem with my particular CD, a problem at the CD pressing plant or a typo in the book and intentional that only part 1 is included? ----------------------------------------------------- Ditto, My copy is the same, surely it should be the complete interview????? |
| cmsdrums 03.10.2011 13:55 |
Mmmm - the text for the cd says "this complete interview" so it should be the whole thing? Greg/GT - page 25 contains a reproduction of the Bo Rhapsody blue vinyl single. This has Bohemian Rhapsody written on both sides, not I'm In Love With My Car as the b side. Is this correct and the Limited blue vinyl version had the same track on both sides, or is this another cock up??? |
| cmsdrums 03.10.2011 14:10 |
Greg/GT - one more question please. The text on p53 states "Tie Your Mother Down concludes another show.......in South America 1981". I can probably find this with a web search, but did they finish with that track rather than the usual WWRY/WATC?? Cheers |
| brians wig 03.10.2011 16:00 |
Yep. My CD only has 32 minutes on it as well. It's ANOTHER Queen FUCK UP!!!! |
| cmsdrums 04.10.2011 03:53 |
Another error - on the Hot Space section there is a word completely missing when the text crosses pages and says abotu the cover art being an influence on later album artwork by Blur. Hopefully Greg and/or Gary will comment here soon regarding these factual points/questions, as they cannot use the 'it's nothing to do with us' which is often cited as a reason for not commenting. This isn't a lynch mob, but we just would like to know whether the CD is a mistake, and therefore whether we need to take action to return the book or just the CD to Carlton to get a replacement etc.... |
| Togg 04.10.2011 05:48 |
Yes I too have found all the above in my copy, which is a real shame, however not so much of an issue that I would seriously consider returning it. As it happens I found similar problems with a Rolling Stones bio and a Genesis one some time ago. The CD is a puzzle I must say and more than the other issues is rather a pain, it would appear that the second half has indeed not been included in the final version by mistake. Overall I still feel the book is a solid body of work and I am more than happy with it, speaking professionally I would also add that despite what others might tell you piutting together something of this nature is an immense task and I defy anyone to say they have never found mistakes in their own work from time to time that should have been spotted...shit happens and say what you like until you've actually done it and spent time working on something of this scale it's bloody easy to point the finger from ones bedroom and flam the project. I am as disappoint as the next man when i find mistakes like this, but I dont go searching for them which seems to be the pastime of many on here, show me one fan website that doen't have mistakes or mis-quotes on it? they all have at somepoint, but the beauty of teh web is you can amend overnight and then re-publish. Yet all that said I for one am glad people are prepared to submit their work for public scrutiny mistakes and all, noones perfect! |
| deleted user 04.10.2011 07:25 |
Here is the full transcript of the interview that SHOULD be on the CD. link |
| cmsdrums 04.10.2011 10:04 |
Togg wrote: shit happens and say what you like until you've actually done it and spent time working on something of this scale it's bloody easy to point the finger from ones bedroom and flam the project. ------------------------------------------------ I spend a lot of my work time writing projects and reports, preparing statements for people etc... and if my work contained so many obvious errors, then I, and the people responsible for checking my output, would be in trouble. Believe me, I take no delight in pointing out things and finding mistakes, and these and others errors I have been the first to point out this year (Queen II being listed as 1975 in 4 feet high letters at the exhibition, mastering flaws in Let Me Live, kick drums woes etc..) have all been picked up by my eyes/ears at first point casual viewing/listening, and without careful scrutiny. I just happen to believe that anything that a professional outfit puts out in the public eye (and is charging for) should be properly proof checked, and I simply cannot believe that this is happening with Queen product these days. Having said all that, this (along with parts of the exhibition) is easily the best 40th anniversary release, even ahead of the CD remasters (which initially going to be the 'big thing' for me). Incidentally, I read an interview this week with Roger saying that the 'Meddows Taylor' thing was not a hyphenated double surname, but simply a middle name, then I open this book to find it hyphenated in the text! :-) This however is not a 'mistake' in my mind, but just bad luck . (although, once the other parts of the books like press releases, interviews etc.. from the early days are read and no hyphen appears, even this sort of detail is something I, personally, would be proof and fact checking for consistency throughout the same release). |
| Togg 05.10.2011 03:03 |
I take your point and largely agree with you, I just felt it was a shame that rather than comment on the fact that it is actually a very interesting and exciting book release you lept straight in with all the problems. Those responsible must be gutted that after all that the cd has gone out without the full interview however it has happened it's out there and not much can be done in the short term. I agree that there does seem to be a lot of errors recently but if you follow pretty well any band, film director or artist to this extent I usually find the same sorts of issues crop up, you only have to read other forums from film fans sites to other band sites and you quickly find the fans find missing text, poor edits and wrong picture captions. Queen has had these types of issues from day one when John Deacon was credited as Deacon John... I bet pretty well every release has something on it that was a mistake it would appear to be human nature. It just seemed to me that the moment a new product is released the tendancy is to leap on all the problems rather being excited about the fact it's actually a great release. The re-masters are great, certinaly for those people who for the first time have tracks like Soul Brother of CD etc. The Exhibition was really interesting, personnaly I went three times and also noticed the Queen 2 mistake, but for me to get up close and personal to Rogers kits was simply wonderful. That being said you are right about the fact that proof reading and general checking should be better...but sadly it appears not always to be the case. |
| cmsdrums 05.10.2011 03:08 |
Togg wrote: Queen has had these types of issues from day one when John Deacon was credited as Deacon John... I bet pretty well every release has something on it that was a mistake it would appear to be human nature. --------------------------------- My understanding was that that was intentional, in an effort to try to make John seem more interesting (honestly!), but they reverted after the first album. There is one of the facsimile enclosures with the book that backs this up too, with a first album press release also naming his as Deacon John. Although it was hidden in my post, I DO genuinely think this is the best product we've had for the 40th anniversary. |
| Togg 05.10.2011 08:00 |
Really didn't know that, I read years ago it was a mistake, I also heard a taped intro to the band recently somewhere where the announcer even calls him Deacon John... Arh well you live and learn |
| A Word In Your Ear 05.10.2011 08:26 |
Is it just my book, or are all the extra items slip sleeves extremely tight in the fact you have difficulty in getting the items out & back in again without damaging the items/slip sleeves themselves. I wonder how long before somebody tears something in the book. Bad design!!!! |
| cmsdrums 08.10.2011 04:05 |
GT - any chance of some help on the queries here please, as you did actually start this discussion about the book? Thanks |
| brians wig 08.10.2011 05:52 |
QPL are aware of the issue with the CD and plans are afoot to rectify the problem. Details will be released when it's time. |
| dysan 09.10.2011 06:17 |
It's a cool book - I'm too scared to break it so haven't investigated full yet! The things to play with are nice. Such a shame the posters are folded - I'd stick them on my wall. Shame about these niggling problems - it IS human nature to make mistakes of course. Just means I have to get the eventual paperback reissue too :o) Amazed about the CD mistake though. |
| cmsdrums 09.10.2011 10:49 |
"Details to be released when it's time"? I'd say the time to formally at least announce an apology, say that they are aware of the problem, and say that they will announce a solution, is already overdue as 100s, if not 1,000s of books have already been sold and the issues clearly pointed out |
| dysan 10.10.2011 14:30 |
The picture of them playing '39 live is in fact them playing Dreamers Ball. |
| deleted user 11.10.2011 06:17 |
I spoke to Carlton PUBLICITY ENQUIRIES yesterday, seems they are ruling out a replacement CD for everyone who has already purchased the book and will only offer a future download. They also stated that a new run in the New Year 'may' contain a complete CD : ( |
| cmsdrums 14.10.2011 04:01 |
I emailed Carlton Books to complain about the CD, and I've had a reply from the web chap at QOL (on behalf of QPL and Carlton) in response to my email, and his reply gives me a link to download the FULL interview for free. He states that only now have they obtained the full interview and edited together. Surely if you are releasing a CD and saying it contains a certain thing, it would be best to listen to the master tape and resulting pressed CD to ensure that it does actually contain what is expected?!!! I want a job proof checking Queen's releases from now on, because surely no-one is doing it at the moment?!! His email carries no apology, but states that "we have been made aware that the BBC broadcast more of Tom Browne’s 1977 interview with the band than is available on the CD in the book". - What a load of BS!!! if they weren't actually aware that the interview was broadcast in two parts (even though this is common knowledge and been documented for years), why did the accompanying text in the book clearly give all the correct info about it?!! Does anyone know if any official books or releases over the years have documented the 1977 interview being in two parts? If so, this would give clear proof that QPL have lied to me in their reply by saying that they are only now aware that this was how it was broadcast. I'm not happy, because I have bough a product, sold as containing a certain product, which it does not. I don't want a download copy ("I don't have a home pc and cannot download from work") - do I have any legal recourse, other than return my book and get a refund? |
| Dane 14.10.2011 06:46 |
How many of you bought the book through Amazon.com? They have a very thoughtfull replacement policy, which I am not sure will fix the problem at hand. But they are very kind! |
| brians wig 14.10.2011 08:49 |
kurgan100 wrote: I spoke to Carlton PUBLICITY ENQUIRIES yesterday, seems they are ruling out a replacement CD for everyone who has already purchased the book and will only offer a future download. They also stated that a new run in the New Year 'may' contain a complete CD : ( ===================================================================== Tight Bastards. We ought to email Brian about this and tell him it's just NOT on! |
| brians wig 14.10.2011 08:53 |
cmsdrums wrote: I emailed Carlton Books to complain about the CD, and I've had a reply from the web chap at QOL (on behalf of QPL and Carlton) in response to my email, and his reply gives me a link to download the FULL interview for free. He states that only now have they obtained the full interview and edited together. Surely if you are releasing a CD and saying it contains a certain thing, it would be best to listen to the master tape and resulting pressed CD to ensure that it does actually contain what is expected?!!! I want a job proof checking Queen's releases from now on, because surely no-one is doing it at the moment?!! His email carries no apology, but states that "we have been made aware that the BBC broadcast more of Tom Browne’s 1977 interview with the band than is available on the CD in the book". - What a load of BS!!! if they weren't actually aware that the interview was broadcast in two parts (even though this is common knowledge and been documented for years), why did the accompanying text in the book clearly give all the correct info about it?!! Does anyone know if any official books or releases over the years have documented the 1977 interview being in two parts? If so, this would give clear proof that QPL have lied to me in their reply by saying that they are only now aware that this was how it was broadcast. I'm not happy, because I have bough a product, sold as containing a certain product, which it does not. I don't want a download copy ("I don't have a home pc and cannot download from work") - do I have any legal recourse, other than return my book and get a refund? ============================================================ The interview (s) were broadcast on December 24th & December 26th 1977 respectively. The opening introduction to the first part even says "a two part interview". Someone has fucked up (AGAIN!!!) and as usual no one wants to put it right. |
| brians wig 14.10.2011 08:59 |
cmsdrums wrote: I emailed Carlton Books to complain about the CD, and I've had a reply from the web chap at QOL (on behalf of QPL and Carlton) in response to my email, and his reply gives me a link to download the FULL interview for free. He states that only now have they obtained the full interview and edited together. Would you mind posting that entire email for us to read please, including the link? This kind of attitude should not be allowed to persist. Thanks, |
| deleted user 14.10.2011 12:28 |
I get the feeling if they get enough complaints there may be a replacement CD after all. |
| Dane 18.10.2011 01:41 |
Today my 'replacement' book will arrive! So I will have two of them! After complaining to Amazon.com customer service they offered to send a new copy free of charge and let me keep the other one with compliments! Now I can frame the posters and memorabillia from one book and keep the other fully loaded. nice. Still will not include a complete interview ofcourse, but i got that download link from the publishers so I am happy...for the moment. |
| dysan 18.10.2011 02:48 |
Lucky! I can't wait to break mine up and stick on my wall and buy another to keep. |
| Togg 18.10.2011 02:52 |
cmsdrums wrote: I emailed Carlton Books to complain about the CD, and I've had a reply from the web chap at QOL (on behalf of QPL and Carlton) in response to my email, and his reply gives me a link to download the FULL interview for free. He states that only now have they obtained the full interview and edited together. "Surely if you are releasing a CD and saying it contains a certain thing, it would be best to listen to the master tape and resulting pressed CD to ensure that it does actually contain what is expected?!!! I want a job proof checking Queen's releases from now on, because surely no-one is doing it at the moment?!! His email carries no apology, but states that "we have been made aware that the BBC broadcast more of Tom Browne’s 1977 interview with the band than is available on the CD in the book". - What a load of BS!!! if they weren't actually aware that the interview was broadcast in two parts (even though this is common knowledge and been documented for years), why did the accompanying text in the book clearly give all the correct info about it?!! Does anyone know if any official books or releases over the years have documented the 1977 interview being in two parts? If so, this would give clear proof that QPL have lied to me in their reply by saying that they are only now aware that this was how it was broadcast. I'm not happy, because I have bough a product, sold as containing a certain product, which it does not. I don't want a download copy ("I don't have a home pc and cannot download from work") - do I have any legal recourse, other than return my book and get a refund?" .............. Seriously... what do you expect them to do? they can refund you or send you a download, what else are you expecting to be entitled to? until they have a new cd to issue there is not much else they can do really, you can send you book back if you are that unhappy about it, but did you really only buy it for this cd? I dont think any business can offer more than a refund, you will not get compensation, it the same as going out to dinner and finding out they didnt serve you the wine you ordered... they will refund you. |
| deleted user 18.10.2011 04:24 |
Dane wrote: Today my 'replacement' book will arrive! So I will have two of them! After complaining to Amazon.com customer service they offered to send a new copy free of charge and let me keep the other one with compliments! Now I can frame the posters and memorabillia from one book and keep the other fully loaded. nice. Still will not include a complete interview ofcourse, but i got that download link from the publishers so I am happy...for the moment. Bit unfair on Amazon I think. |
| Dane 18.10.2011 09:40 |
kurgan100 wrote: Dane wrote: Today my 'replacement' book will arrive! So I will have two of them! After complaining to Amazon.com customer service they offered to send a new copy free of charge and let me keep the other one with compliments! Now I can frame the posters and memorabillia from one book and keep the other fully loaded. nice. Still will not include a complete interview ofcourse, but i got that download link from the publishers so I am happy...for the moment. Bit unfair on Amazon I think. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Take in account that Amazon does not know ALL books have this problem and replacing a defective item is standard procedure of them. So it won't get more fair any which way you look at it unfortunatly. |
| cmsdrums 19.10.2011 07:07 |
brians wig wrote:
cmsdrums wrote: I emailed Carlton Books to complain about the CD, and I've had a reply from the web chap at QOL (on behalf of QPL and Carlton) in response to my email, and his reply gives me a link to download the FULL interview for free. He states that only now have they obtained the full interview and edited together. Would you mind posting that entire email for us to read please, including the link? This kind of attitude should not be allowed to persist. Thanks, ------------------------------------------------------------ No probs - will be able to do within the couple of days |
| rhapsody8 22.10.2011 00:55 |
There is a video of book on youtube: link |
| queenUSA 22.10.2011 08:29 |
I've received my copy and it's quite nice! Regarding the whole CD interview fiasco - can you just imagine the Freddie rage that would have occurred if this had happened while he was alive? Surely a flock of champagne glasses and a champagne bucket would have been hurled in someone's direction! If I close my eyes - I can hear those items crashing against the wall at QPL! |
| notimeforlosers 22.10.2011 23:24 |
Just got my copy from mailbox today. Firts impression: Beautiful, well designed book. Ok then. First thing I read is an error. On the very second page of text, as a caption for The Hectics picture it says: Freddie with his school band The Hectics in Panchgani, India, 1968. How come a bizarre mistake like that in the very first pages? |
| cmsdrums 25.10.2011 13:59 |
As promised, here's the full email I received from Outside Line in response to my query about the incomplete CD. I did go back to them to state that I thought they were (to quote Freddie) "talking through here"!!! As stated in my earlier post, they are trying to make out that they only now know that the interview was longer, have only now got the full file, and offer no apology - it's almost as if they think they are doing me a favour!! (and no, I'm not "pleased to know that this is available as a free download"; I want it on CD and not in reduced quality mp3!!!) You'll notice that I have removed the link for fear of this being seen as "official" material, but I believe that someone else has already posted the link under another thread. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Chris In response to your communication about the CD in 40 Years of Queen, we have been made aware that the BBC broadcast more of Tom Browne’s 1977 interview with the band than is available on the CD in the book. We have now obtained all the original sound files and have edited them into the full interview. You will be pleased to know that this is available as a free download below. In order to download this audio file direct to your computer please right click on the link below: (link here) In the meantime you are enjoying the book and its unique collection of memorabilia. Nick Weymouth QueenOnline.com on behalf of Queen Productions and the Carlton Publishing Group --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| people on streets 25.10.2011 16:28 |
Hello, Can someone tell me wich poster is included as part of the Queen elektra tour press pack? Is it this one? link Or is it this one? link Hope someone can help me. Thanks in advance! |
| queenUSA 25.10.2011 20:13 |
people on streets wrote: Hello, Can someone tell me wich poster is included as part of the Queen elektra tour press pack? Is it this one? link Or is it this one? link Hope someone can help me. Thanks in advance! ======================= It's the second choice, however it's presented in black & white and more of a post card size. |
| Voice of Reason 2018 26.10.2011 07:54 |
queenUSA wrote: people on streets wrote: Hello, Can someone tell me wich poster is included as part of the Queen elektra tour press pack? Is it this one? link Or is it this one? link Hope someone can help me. Thanks in advance! ======================= It's the second choice, however it's presented in black & white and more of a post card size. And with 'EMI' printed on it which I find a bit curious for a North American item. |
| people on streets 26.10.2011 08:03 |
Thanks for the reply! |
| Queenman!! 26.10.2011 14:23 |
queenUSA wrote: I've received my copy and it's quite nice! Regarding the whole CD interview fiasco - can you just imagine the Freddie rage that would have occurred if this had happened while he was alive? Surely a flock of champagne glasses and a champagne bucket would have been hurled in someone's direction! If I close my eyes - I can hear those items crashing against the wall at QPL! ========= If Freddie was alive this would probably not happened. Sure he was alive when the RARE CRAP video came out but some heads were rolling |
| Fredo 02.11.2011 04:57 |
Hm ... amazon.co.uk says about "40 Years of Queen (AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)": "Item Under Review - This product is not currently offered by Amazon.co.uk because a customer recently told us that the item he or she received was not as described. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, you may still find this product available from other sellers on this page." And the German version should have been released some 4 weeks ago. But it's still not available. Anybody knows the reasons? |
| Vali 02.11.2011 09:09 |
I don't know, but I received the spanish edition the other day and it's a disgrace. The outter box is not included; so the covers are not printed with those beautiful AG / Live Aid pictures, but in black with the silver Queen crest as in the outter box of the english edition instead. As I said, a fucking disgrace, because I've paid the same for an inferior product. And even you can read on the cover: "commemorative box" ... where's the box ??? If it had been well advertised that foreign editions weren't the same standard as the original, I wouldn't have purchased it. Not to mention the interview CD is also incomplete. Another 40th Anniversary mess. |
| dysan 02.11.2011 13:57 |
Down to 15 quid in HMV - I got myself a second copy so I can really play with the other one to destruction. A great book. Wouldn't mind the link to the whole interview though, it's a lovely programme. |
| David Jones 07.12.2011 13:06 |
Just seen it in The Works (UK cheapo book store) for £10. Can't believe it's there already... |
| 4 x Vision 13.12.2011 13:22 |
Nice to see GT spend plenty of time bringing this book to our attention, with all the nice pictures uploaded to promote it... but when we have questions concerning mistakes and potential fixes... where has he gone??? |
| 4 x Vision 13.12.2011 13:25 |
David Jones wrote: Just seen it in The Works (UK cheapo book store) for £10. Can't believe it's there already... Yeah, I got my copy from there earlier... was in buying snow in a can and seen it at £10 and snapped it up. Wasn't planning on buying it as well, but really glad I did as it's very good value for £10 (even minus the mistakes already mentioned above). Pretty cool that I got to buy it in a shop called The Works too he he |
| brians wig 13.12.2011 17:59 |
What can I say? If they'd not cocked up on the CD, I doubt it would be in the Works as quickly as it has. Personally I'm digusted that they STILL haven't sorted out a return and replace scheme. D |
| ActionFletch 15.12.2011 03:33 |
Bought the box today as a Christmas present for my wife (with the real intention of having it myself) - had a quick look before wrapping, looks nice, good quality prints and colour photos. Shame to read about the CD interview. I hope one day they bring the full interview out on one disc and offer it for just the postage price? I could live with that. |
| TheBelgianKillerQueen 25.12.2011 08:02 |
cmsdrums wrote: As promised, here's the full email I received from Outside Line in response to my query about the incomplete CD. I did go back to them to state that I thought they were (to quote Freddie) "talking through here"!!! As stated in my earlier post, they are trying to make out that they only now know that the interview was longer, have only now got the full file, and offer no apology - it's almost as if they think they are doing me a favour!! (and no, I'm not "pleased to know that this is available as a free download"; I want it on CD and not in reduced quality mp3!!!) You'll notice that I have removed the link for fear of this being seen as "official" material, but I believe that someone else has already postedthe link under another thread. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- My girlfriend just gave me the 40 years of Queen book for Christmas and I got the same problem with this crappy cd ! But I can't find the full interview anywhere !!! So would you please give me the link by pm ?? I'd be very nice ! Oh and by the way, MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY !!!! :D |
| tcc 25.12.2011 15:42 |
See: link You need to click the link under the Firefox browser to get the download dialogue box. |
| TheBelgianKillerQueen 26.12.2011 07:25 |
Hey thanks a lot !!! :-) Cheers ! |
| MadTheSwine73 26.12.2011 10:52 |
Wait.. so I shouldn't buy it? |
