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Herb Bermann Book – 2nd Edition Published
The first limited edition of this great little book, The Mystery Man of The Magic Band, sold out pretty quickly but Brass Tacks Press have justRead More
The Music of Captain Beefheart by Chris Wade
Album reviews and Magic Band interviews 90 pages A5 Publication Wisdom Twins Books 2015 Printed to order for each customer Publicity blurb: A 90 page albumRead More
Touched By Grace – My Time With Jeff Buckley by Gary Lucas
Okay, so why am I reviewing a book about Jeff Buckley here on the Radar Station? Well, it’s written by Gary Lucas who had, and stillRead More
Zoot Horn Rollo’s Lunar Notes republished
Bill Harkleroad’s recollections of his time with the Magic Band and Mallard – Lunar Notes written with Billy James – has been out of print for aRead More
This book’s a diamond
There’s a new book available which has compiled over 40 written pieces about, and interviews with Don. It’s called ‘A carrot is as close as aRead More
New Beefheart book
There’s a new book just been published (in French) called Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band(s) written by Benoit Delaune. It looks at how some ofRead More
Commemorative box set
For all you collectors out there here’s a nice box set based around Freddy Bannister’s book. Freddy promoted many of Beefheart’s early 70’s tours as wellRead More
Beefheart Through The Eyes Of Magic in UK press
I’ve just got my copy of John French’s beautiful massive tome and have been keenly devouring it in every spare moment. It’s also had some favourableRead More
And Beefheart saved Craig & other writings
The 12-year old anti-hero of Josh Lieb’s new book for young adults is a Captain Beefheart fan. I point to my beloved Captain Beefheart, a musicianRead More
John French book reviewed
Due to be published on 11 January 2010 here is the first review of John’s book Beefheart: Through the Eyes of Magic. No secrets are givenRead More
Through The Eyes Of Magic – finally!
The following press release about the publication of John’s long awaited book has just come to our notice: John “Drumbo” French: Beefheart: Through The Eyes OfRead More
Through the Eyes of Magic – update
The Radar Station just been told that John French’s book is still on course for a Spring 2010 release … although the exact date has yetRead More
Lowside of the Road – Tom Waits biography
An extract from Barney Hoskins’ new biography of Tom Waits has appeared at The Quietus. It deals with the change in Waits’ music which happened atRead More
Through the eyes closed
I’m afraid we’ve had bad news about the publication of John French’s book. It’s now no longer going to be published this June. Proper Records haveRead More
Seeing thru you to me…
For several years here on the Radar Station we’ve been telling you that Drumbo has written a book about his time with the Magic Band calledRead More
The Adventures of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band
A new graphic novel, tentatively titled The Adventures of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, is under preparation in Germany. This frame is taken from theRead More
Shiny Beasts
Shiny Beasts is a compliation of the early work of acclaimed comic book artist Rick Veitch. The title is taken from Rick’s 1981 creation, Shiny Beast,Read More
Witness to Don and Jan’s wedding to publish book
I’ve received a note from Mike Bugbee who provided us with his excellent eye-witness account of Don and Jan’s wedding a few years ago. He’s gotRead More
Trout Mask Replica book to be published
Author Kevin Courrier is currently completing a book about Trout Mask Replica which should be published later this year. The book will investigate some possible sourcesRead More
A new book about Beefheart and Zappa
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and the Secret History of Maximalism is the title of a new book which is to be published by Salt Publishing onRead More