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"Pain is what we salve with art"

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

I did an interview with the @u2 podcast about the genesis of my book, the toxicity of fame, the perils of crowdfunding, the state of publishing & why I keep a death mask on my bookshelf. You can listen here: https://goodstuff.fm/atu2/68

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Early Bird: Rock and Roll Paraphernalia / Special offer

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As a music critic, Neil is the recipient of an apparently unending supply of CDs, records and other promotional material. His office shelves are creaking under the weight of assorted rock and roll paraphernalia, VIP stickers, posters and backstage lanyards. For 50 early bird supporters, Neil will send a pack of ten hand selected promo CDs and one piece of promo memorabilia. Plus (on publication) a signed first edition hardback, ebook edition and your name in back of book.
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For early supporters, the opportunity to come and meet Neil for a quiet, convivial drink in a London pub, to hear about the book first hand, listen to uncensored tales from the rock and roll frontline and pop questions about the many legendary stars he has encountered first hand. Plus (on publication) a signed first edition hardback, e-book edition and your name in back of book.

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Musical Collectible

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STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION signed CD soundtrack of original songs from the novel, recorded by Zero & other characters, with original artwork. A signed first edition of the hardback plus the ebook and your name in the back of the book.

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Original Artwork Prints

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Neil started out as a graphic artist designing magazine and record covers and has been amusing himself creating album artwork for the fictional musical characters in his novel, from one eyed bluesman Honeyboy Burnside to foul mouthed trap rapper EgoPuss, wide eyed pop diva Cadence Butterscotch and nu metal band The Utopia Avalanche. Become the proud owner of strictly limited edition original signed sleeve print from the imaginary album of your choice. Plus the limited edition CD, a signed first edition of the hardback, the ebook and your name in the back of the book.
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Launch Party

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Neil and musical guests will perform a set of original songs from the book at the launch party in London. Plus limited edition CD & poster, a signed first edition of the hardback, the ebook and your name in the back of the book.

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Journalism Masterclass

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Neil is one of the leading music journalists in the UK, with newspaper and magazine experience going back nearly 4 decades. He is a former features editor at GQ and an experienced broadcaster with his own interview show on Vintage TV. He will lead a one-day masterclass in media journalism at his home in London. Plus 2 tickets to the launch party, limited edition CD & poster, signed 1st edition hardback, e-book edition and your name in the back of the book.
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Killing Bono Package

Signed copy of Killing Bono book and CD, rare Neil McCormick solo album The Ghost Who Walks on CD, signed copy of U2xU2 (ghostwritten by Neil), rare Shook Up! 12” single PLUS one valuable hand-picked item from Neil's treasure trove of U2 memorabilia. Plus limited edition CD & poster, 2 tickets to the launch party, signed first edition of the hardback, ebook and your name in the back of the book.
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"Pain is what we salve with art"

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

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Dedicated

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Early Bird: Rock and Roll Paraphernalia / Special offer

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Early-Bird: Telling Tales / Special offer

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Musical Collectible

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Original Artwork Prints

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Launch Party

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Journalism Masterclass

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CHEQUE - £400 - #Zero

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Day with the Author

Killing Bono Package

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