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HINCE, PETER: : MY LIFE WITH THE GREATEST ROCK BAND OF THE 20TH CENTURY - QUEEN UNSEEN

LONDON.JOHN BLAKE PUBLISHING LTD.,2011.

ISBN 9781843587484.

UK,slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE+/FINE.No owner inscrptn and no price-clip to dw/dj.Bright, crisp,clean,matt Freddie Mercury b/w portrait photographic illustrated front panel of dw/dj, with capitalised,mauve-lettered author name,flat printed capitalised white-lettered part-title; embossed and capitalised gilt-lettered word QUEEN and embossed and capitalised,white-lettered word UNSEEN of sub-title - all to front panel of dw/dj; mauve spine/backstrip with blocked gilt-lettered 'QUEEN' and flat printed, capitalised,white-lettered UNSEEN as sub-title; capitalised,white-lettered part-title and capitalised,white-lettered author name and with a b/w thumbnail repeated Freddie's b/w portrait photograph towards foot of same,along with publisher's capitalised,white-lettered and illustrated colophon to foot of spine,rear panel of dw/dj with group portrait colour photograph.  Visually the exterior appearance is exceptional,and even internally,the book is also in an exceptional condition/state of preservation and presentation for a book of its age.It really is an exceptional,exemplary example for its cleanliness and brightness and lack of detracting faults. Imagine being alongside one of the greatest bands in the history of rock,touring the world and being there as they perform at some of the best and biggest music venues in the world. Peter Hince didn't have to imagine: for more than a decade,he lived a life that other people can only dream of as he worked with Queen as head of their road crew.                          In 1973, Queen was the support act for Mott the Hoople, for whom Peter was a roadie. Back then, Queen had to content themselves with being second on the bill and the world had not yet woken up to the flamboyant talent of Freddie Mercury.Peter started working full time for Queen just as they were making A Night at the Opera,the album which catapulted them to international stardom.                   In this intimate and affectionate book, Peter recalls the highlights of his years with the band.He was with Freddie when he composed 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'; he was responsible for making sure that Freddie's stage performances went without a hitch - and was often there to witness his famed tantrums! He was also party to the sex,drugs and rock 'n' roll which are invariably part of life on the road with a rock band.                            In an intimate and eye-opening story,roundly praised as the best available insight on Queen,Peter Hince recounts twelve years on the road with Freddie Mercury,Brian May and co. This truly is the definitive book on the 20th century's most iconic rock band.Packed with Peter's own photos, including never-before-seen shots of Freddie and his female lover Mary,this warm and witty book is a must-read for any Queen fan.                                              Please contact seller,because of the value of this item,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!                N.B. ALL buyers please note,that stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of any inexpensive book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. **

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Not SIGNED.

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