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Mark Simpson's SAINT MORRISSEY - to be published in the US
posted by davidt on Monday November 08 2004, @12:00PM

 naomi writes:

Mark Simpson now has a US publisher for his book. A small deal, obviously, but very unusual for a book like this to be picked up in the US so long after the original publication. Here's the copy from Publisher's Lunch (daily trade email):

Mark Simpson's SAINT MORRISSEY, a memoir of the author's long-standing obsession with Morrissey of the 80s band, The Smiths, as well as a look at the cultural significance of the singer, recently published in the UK, to Amanda Patten at Touchstone, in a nice deal, by Doug Stewart at Sterling Lord Literistic, on behalf of SAF Publishing (NA).

 
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    Mark Simpson's SAINT MORRISSEY - to be published in the US | Log in/Create an Account | Top | 11 comments | Search Discussion
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    Book To Be Released In The US (Score:1, Interesting)
    I have read many comments on the board about how much they hate "Saint Morrissey"- my question is, "why?" I thought it was a great book- and I was *sure* other fans would like it too, since it's written from an actual fan's viewpoint. Oh well. I still think "Saint Morrissey" was a great read.
    Colleen1962 <rinthy88@hotmail.com> -- Monday November 08 2004, @01:18PM (#136481)
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    • Re:Book To Be Released In The US by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday November 08 2004, @02:16PM
        Re:Book To Be Released In The US (Score:2, Interesting)
        Yes, that's true. However, it is skillfully written, and the passage at the beginning that describes when he first discovered Morrissey is just so very apt - Morrissey does, indeed, appear as if he is singing to YOU, personally. He entraps you, and you can't get away. The more you ignore him, the closer he gets . . . whoops.
        Poppycocteau <celticcurls_4@hotmail.com> -- Monday November 08 2004, @03:21PM (#136507)
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         We are ugly but we have the music
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      • Re:Book To Be Released In The US by moz_br (Score:1) Monday November 08 2004, @05:43PM
        • Re:Book To Be Released In The US by Anonymous (Score:0) Tuesday November 09 2004, @01:19AM
          Prentious and dull! (Score:1)
          It was horrible! Simpson is playing social scientist as he crafts these ridiculous theories to explain Morrissey's behavior. He says he is a product of being reared by the 'Northern' woman. Don't even waste your money on this book.
          realitybites -- Monday November 08 2004, @05:28PM (#136537)
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          saint moz (Score:0)
          im currently writing a review of this for pop matters. check in a few weeks to see if its up.
          Anonymous -- Monday November 08 2004, @09:52PM (#136566)
            St Moz (Score:0)
            It's not a bad book if you take it for what it is-a fan's thesis on Morrissey. It's not a straightforward bio so if you're expecting the amount of factual information contained in "The Songs That Saved Your Life" for example you'll probably be disappointed.

            The book does contain some admittedly painful writing, but he also comes up with some interesting ideas. Not my favourite Moz book but I wouldn't dismiss it either.
            Anonymous -- Tuesday November 09 2004, @05:50AM (#136611)
              Not all that bad (Score:0)
              I picked it up for a fiver from HMV, and while the Northern Woman and Beautiful Bastards stuff is bollocks, overall I've spent a fiver on far worse things.

              I enjoyed it.
              Anonymous -- Tuesday November 09 2004, @06:07AM (#136614)

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