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Title: The Prodigy – The Official Story. Electronic Punks. The Early Years 1988-1994
Author: Martin Roach
Classic reissue of the very first biography of the world’s biggest hard dance/rock act.
With a new introduction by Liam Howlett putting this classic early phase in the context of their historically important career, this book is a must-buy for the millions of Prodigy fans eager to learn about the band’s formative days.
THE PRO DIGY have sold 25 million records and single-handedly reinvented the crossover between dance and rock music, with legendary songs such as ‘Firestarter’, ‘Omen’ and ‘Breathe’. However, long before they became a stadium-filling rock monster, The Prodigy were prowling the underground of the UK rave scene, first as a blistering demo of tunes by the ‘prodigious’ teenage Liam Howlett, then latterly with their breakthrough masterpiece, Music
For The Jilted Generation.
Martin Roach was present throughout the band’s early years and documented their rise from the underground into the bright lights of music superstardom. Containing hours and hours of exclusive interviews, the book chronicles the band’s early years in minute detail, speaking to each band member and all the key players along the way.
Title: Prodigy
Author: Martin James
Release date: Jun 28, 2002
Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing
This book, by Martin James, is a complete rewrite of the first book “Adventures with the Voodoo Crew”, from 1997 and twice the length (120.000 words compared to 60.000). Reading PRODIGY you’ll discover many little stories and facts you’ve never heard before. New chapters have been added, existing chapters have been rewritten and contain much more and new information. There’s the description of No Souvenirs, a track most of us still haven’t heard, there’s the Mixmag ‘Did Charly kill Rave?’ story presented from a different point of view, the breakup with Leeroy is explained in more detail than any other journalist has ever managed to. Also covered are the different solo careers, Maxim, Flightcrank and Liam Howlett’s DJ sessions. The book also covers the lenghty break of the band, how they finally made a return, it briefly covers the European and Australian tours and then finishes with a day with Liam at Rollover studios where he is putting the final touches to Baby’s got a Temper. Martin James describes the book as being much more critical, more “adult” and more in depth, especially about Liam Howlett.
The cover blurb says:
“Martin James is one of the most conscientious, outspoken and honest writers working in music today — and he’s not afraid to cry!”
Annie Nightingale MBE. Drawn from seven years of exclusive interviews and written by long time band friend (and occasional official record company biographer) Martin James, PRODIGY is the ultimate account of the greatest electronic punk band that ever existed. From the free party anarchy of the Prodigy’s beginnings to 1997’s world dominating ‘Fat of the Land’. From the incendiary globe trotting live shows to the media frenzy surrounding the ‘Baby’s Got A Temper’ single, PRODIGY opens a window on the backstage shenanigans, studio sessions and solo outings of the last gang in town.
Sex Pistols – Public Enemy – Prodigy. Its that simple really!
Title: The Totally 100% Unofficial Special
Release date: 1998
Publisher: Grandreams
UK hardback book with loads of photos, quotes and facts about the guys. The book is pretty cool.. very nice color shots printed on very good paper. There is that classic history and discography sections as usual. There is also fact file to every member. Sadly there is no mention about Gizz Butt and other people featured in the live shows. The book is very good indeed.. there is only one mistake they have messed with the One Love/Your Love singles..always they talk about Your Love they are meaning the One Love! Anyway this may not the best book, but really worth of money..
Title: Music for the Voodoo People + bootleg CD “What Evil Lurks EP”
Release date: 1998
Publisher: Sonic Book
The book is written in Italian and English. It contains History, Discography and some interviews. Lots of parts are taken from Electronic Punks book. With the book there comes bootleg CD single that features ‘What Evil Lurks’ EP. That’s not so good bootleg.. it runs too fast DAMMIT, but if you don’t have that EP this is good chance to get it!
Title: Adventures with the Voodoo Crew
Author: Martin James
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Ebury Press
This is a tale that is unique to the nineties – the story of The Prodigy, a four piece musical assault troupe from Ess.ex who are quite simply the most invigorating, intence and incredible band of their generation. From the choreographed energy of their rave P.A.s in the early ninetiesand the naive brilliance of “Charly” to the incendiary madness of their festival heading shows and the hard-hitting innovation of “Breathe”. The Prodigy’s fiercely confrontational music and powerfull imagehave been proven to be an irresistible force – their acid-punk anthems legendary performances and stunning, controversial videos setting audience alight on a global scale. Adventures with the Voodoo Crew traces the foursome’s exiting voyage to worldvide success, exploring the countless intrigues and triumphs the band have encountered along the way. Drawing on exclusive interviews with the band and their extended family, specially undertaken for this book, Martin James retells the story of The Prodigy’s very earliest P.A.s, their first disastrous US tour and initial media disinterest. In contrast, from the frontline of their 1997 live shows, Adventures with the Voodoo Crew relives the experience of beeing with The Prodigy on tour, uncovering the personalities, the talent and the conditions that have propelled the group to their current position as the hottest property on the international live circuit with the status of press darlings and MTV regulars. This is the story of the most exiting band to have emerged from Britan in decades – The Prodigy. MARTIN JAMES is a music and popular culture journalist for Muzik, Melody Maker. The guardian, and US dance music titles such as Urb and Sweater. He is the author of state of Bass – Jungle. The Story so far, writes an records music under a varity of gueises. DJs regulary and has prooted his clubs and raves in teh Midlands. Martins first experience of The Prodigy was at a rave called “Perception”, although he can’t remember much about it now apart from the colours, the togethernes and one hell of a rush when the band came on. He has subsequently seen the band on every UK tour. He also admits to an addiction for computer games and regularly awarps Playstation tips with Liam and Leeroy.
Comments:
The first serious profile of the Prodigy written with the full cooperation of Prodigy member Liam Howlett. In the summer of 1997, music journalist Martin James toured with the Prodigy, watching them put the final touches on their new album ‘The Fat of the Land’. Written with the close input of Liam Howlett and drawing on exclusive interviews, he offers an informed, in-depth look at the band and their music. Mentions Leeroy’s solo project ‘The Longman’ and Maxim’s own solo project as well. Also features a few nice b/w photos. This is the book you need to have!
Title: The Prodigy The Illustrated Story
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Hamlyn
The full illustrated story of the worldwide pop sensations With The Prodigy, on stage, backstage and on the road Over 80 action-packed pictures of the ‘Firestarter’ superstars.
Comments:
Pretty cool book for a Prodigy fan with lots of live pictures.
Title: Prodigy – Fat Of The Land melody, chords, lyrics
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Piano/Vocal/Chords. Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords. Additional details Prodigy – The Fat of the Land. This 10-song matching folio includes: ‘Breathe’, ‘Climbatize’, ‘Diesel Power’, ‘Firestarter’, ‘Fuel My Fire’, ‘Mindfields’, ‘Narayan’, ‘Funky Shit’, ‘Serial Thrilla’ and more. There are some notes on each of the numbers plus a discography. This softcover book measuring approx 12″ x 9″ was published in 1997 by Hal Leonard Music Publishing.
Title: Prodigy The Fat Of The Land Official Book
Author: Interviews by Martin Roach
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Indepedent Music Press
“The music business is like a big trap and that’s why I never like to put both feet in to it – I like to stand back and laugh at it, because if you jump into the mainstream completely then you are never going to escape. Songs like ‘Firestarter’ burst on to the mainstream and bend it, twist it. Then we retreat back underground. That’s the best way.” Liam Howlett, The Prodigy The Prodigy are the world’s biggest selling hard dance act – with over five million records sold and Top Ten singles in over thirty countries, they are both internattionally successful and critically revered. This official book reveals, in entirely the band’s own words, the thinking behind such ground-breaking relases as ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’, and gives an insider’s view on their remarkable live show and life in The Prodigy. With dozens of unpublished colour and duotone shots of the band backstage, live, in the studio and at home, ‘The Fat Of The Land’ is a unique and essential visual insight into The Prodigy, as well a stunning snapshot of a band that have single-handedly redefined modern music.
Comments:
This book was published by Omnibus Press in 1997. It’s a true Photo History of the Prodigy. It was collated between Martin Roach and Liam Howlett during the making of The Fat of the Land album. Liam selected the shots for the book from 1000 collected images. He also co-designed it. The interviews were exclusively for the book and most of the pictures are unpublished. This book is a visual complement to Prodigy: Electronic Punks. The book is fantastically laid out and designed well. Filled with awesome color and black & white photos in glossy format and quotes from the band members. If you are a big fan, this is really something for you!
Title: The Prodigy – Firestarters
Author: John Keaton
Release date: 1997
Publisher: ufo music ltd.
The Prodigy are now one of the most exciting acts in recent British pop. Their 1991 single CHARLY was the most succesful dance record of all time, and their first album THE PRODIGY EXPERIENCE became the leading LP of the hardcore dance scene. It entered the charts at Number 11 and was awarded a gold disc. In 1996 they were praised for their high powered, if not slightly scary live performances with Keith Flint adding growing vocals to their classic sound. The singles FIRESTARTER and BREATHE both went to Number 1 in the UK charts. This has gained them more exposure than ever before, now rounding up fans from all walks of life and not just the dance scene. Here is the story, a facinating struggle and an inspiration to all music lovers.
Comments:
Unauthorized book with some good things like very nice layout. It’s CD-size… maybe not so good idea!
Title: Prodigy An Illustrated Biography
Author: Stuart Coles
Release date: 1997
Publisher: Omnibus Press
With they groundbreaking single ‘Firestarter’ and worldwide smash album The Fat Of The Land, The Prodigy are now biggest hard dance band on the planet behind this global success they have gigged tirelessily for years, relased two further diverse and highly innovative albums and set new parameters for modern music, all the while retaining their fierse punk integrity Prodigy: An Illustrated Biography chronicles the band’s hectic career and is based on several extensive interviews with Liam, Keith, Maxim and Leeroy
Comments:
Cool graphics and fine discography.
Title: The Prodigy – Exit The Underground
Author: Lisa Verrico
Release date: Oct 1996
Publisher: Virgin
The Prodigy. From rave heroes to chart superstardom, here is the full story of Britain’s top dance band. From Charly to Firestarter, from PAs in fields to topping the bill at Europe’s biggest festival, “Exit The Underground” charts the unstoppable rise of The Prodigy. Exit the Underground has been revamped, new cover and a few extra pages on info at the back of the book. FIRESTARTIN, the second OFFICIAL book was released 14th MAY.
Comments:
Great book for a Prodigy fan, cool layout and lots of pictures.
Title: Electronic Punks – The Offical Story
Author: Martin Roach
Release date: 1995
Publisher: Indepedent Music Press
Originating from a thriving rave scene, the Prodigy soon left their birthplace behind and forged a highly individual vision for themselves, in the progress producing some of the hardest and most innovative dance music of recent years. Along the way, they have endured a disastrous American tour, financialscandals, press witch-hunts, industry condescension, and persecution by the authorities. Theyh ave also earned two gold records, ten consecutive hit singles, headline slots at huge international festivals and mercury award nominationm whilist still clinging on to the underground ethos with which they were born. They are now established as the most accomplished and successful hard dance band ever to come out in Britain.
Comments:
Everything about the Prodigy! Features also a few b/w photos from various occasions.