Anyone heard about this yet?

[CaptainSpaulding1K]

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2V5YQS7Y46&isbn=1842402463&itm=5

[The New Fiona Apple]

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2V5YQS7Y46&isbn=1842402463&itm=5

HMMM, that's interesting. At least we have something to whet our appetites.

[echrisl]

Better than a kick in the ass, God only knows I'll buy it.  

[insupportofaxl]

i just pre ordered it  

[Booker Floyd]

Im definitely getting this...

"From the Publisher
  The personal and musical history of Guns N' Roses is detailed in this revealing band biography. Timed to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Chinese Democracy, their first album in 10 years, this compelling account offers complete, updated information on the band's incredible past and current ambitions. New interviews with ex-band members, including lead guitarist Slash and bass player Duff, provide fresh revelations about the band's key players. Previously unpublished color photographs from the group's early days gathered from ex-members' personal collections offer an intriguing visualization of the band's past. "

Im sure its nothing, but its odd how confident they sound about the release of the album.

And the title struck me too, because it does seem that Guns N' Roses, despite the mentions here and there, has kind of been relatively forgotten.  

[Captain P?l]

Timed to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Chinese Democracy

interesting! wonder if the publish company know if CD really is coming SOON?

EDIT: damnit booker! you beat me to it :p  i hate my 56K modem!!

[darknemus]

Im definitely getting this...

"From the Publisher
  The personal and musical history of Guns N' Roses is detailed in this revealing band biography. Timed to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Chinese Democracy, their first album in 10 years, this compelling account offers complete, updated information on the band's incredible past and current ambitions. New interviews with ex-band members, including lead guitarist Slash and bass player Duff, provide fresh revelations about the band's key players. Previously unpublished color photographs from the group's early days gathered from ex-members' personal collections offer an intriguing visualization of the band's past. "

Im sure its nothing, but its odd how confident they sound about the release of the album.

And the title struck me too, because it does seem that Guns N' Roses, despite the mentions here and there, has kind of been relatively forgotten.  

Booker, good catch.  And I say that with all sincerity.  The whole thing about them sounding 'confident' about the album's release ties in with the theory (and its just a theory) that the publicity machine is turning its wheels.  Slowly, of course - but still turning.

The fact that its an 'unauthorized' bio doesn't really mean much to me - as it would make more sense right now to get the 'buzz' going through unofficial methods, anyways.  (Things like the IRS deal with Trunk, for instance)  Its not inconceivable at all that Interscope paid someone at the book Publisher like 5K to include that little line about Democracy.

-darknemus

[CaptainSpaulding1K]

These are all of the release months posted on websites I could find.

Amazon - May
Barnes and Noble - January and April

Interesting indeed!

[Buritoking]

These are all of the release months posted on websites I could find.

Amazon - May
Barnes and Noble - January and April

Interesting indeed!

Here in Canada chapters.ca is listing it for May.

[Nick83]

It's unathorized, so it will most likely be a collection of past interviews and things we have already read.  Nothing new here.

[chineseilusions]

Thanks

[Nick83]

It's unathorized, so it will most likely be a collection of past interviews and things we have already read.  Nothing new here.

But let me say, I have read tons of good unauthorized biographies.  However, with GNR, I doubt any anauthorized bio would be good.  Axl is definitly not talking, and the ex members would fear talking about it because they won't want to hurt a potential future reunion.  

Also, Danny Sugarman's book "Appetite For Destruction", was a bore because all he did was analyze and expand on the little information he had to work with.  The book was talking about mythology comparisons for the most part.  That just shows that if there was barely any info to use then, then there's not much more info that can be used now.

[darknemus]

I've sent an email to the author.. (at least, I HOPE he's the author.) - if he is, and he provides any more info on the book, I'll share it when I get it.

-darknemus

[PittsburghGunner]

Anyone else notice on the cover they spelled the word "unauthorized"  - unauthorised?

Usually publishing companies at least spell the words on the cover right.

[darknemus]

Anyone else notice on the cover they spelled the word "unauthorized"  - unauthorised?

Usually publishing companies at least spell the words on the cover right.

The book was written by an author in the UK.  In the UK, that is the common spelling of the word.  Therfore, it kind of is spelled right, from a certain point of view

-darknemus

[elevendayempire]

"Unauthorised" is the right spelling of the word... bloody Yanks.

Seriously, though, I doubt a publishing company (especially one publishing an unauthorised biography of the band) would have any information on the release date of Chinese Democracy. I mean, most of the people at the record company that's supposed to be releasing the damn thing don't know when it's coming out. I think the publishers or the bookstore are just trying to capitalise on the publicity around CD.

SG

[Will]

Amazon - May
Barnes and Noble - January and April

I don't understand why B&N has two release dates...it doesn't make sense.

[Mysteron]

Maybe there are different release dates for the paperback and hardback versions

Just a guess

[Will]

Maybe there are different release dates for the paperback and hardback versions

That's what I thought at first, but they are both paperbacks, and they do have different product reference numbers...Weird.

[Mysteron]

Maybe there are different release dates for the paperback and hardback versions

That's what I thought at first, but they are both paperbacks, and they do have different product reference numbers...Weird.

That is weird

Maybe they're releasing it in installments  

[TrueRock&Roll]

This is cool.  I love the cover of the book.  Please be the year of Guns N' Roses

[pilferk]

Possibly a Large Format (ie: The size of a HC book) Paperback and a Mass Market (standard Paperback size) version?

[Crowebar]

Cool man. Can't wait to read it.

[POPmetal]

I'm guessing the unauthorized bio's publishing company has smelled that CD's release is near, so they're gonna try to capitalize on the promotion and hype around it by releasing their crap around the time CD is released. The only problem is that they don't know exactly when it will be released, hence the 2 release dates. If CD gets released sooner, they will release their crap in April, if it gets pushed back until right before the RIR 4 performance, it will be May.

This bio seems totally lame. It offers interviews with EX-band members and photos from the band's early days. It has no new interviews with ACTUAL-band members or current pictures. On a second thought, not having pics of the new band is probably a good thing. But as for as I'm concerned, this "unauthorized biography" is completely irrelevant. Save your $$$.

[Johnnyblood]

It's strange to see a picture of Axl2K superimposed over the original lineup. A pretty good summary of the band's history, actually. As far as different release dates, I only saw January. But sometimes they use different dates for US and Non-US.

[estranged.1098]

It's strange to see a picture of Axl2K superimposed over the original lineup.

It's funny that the new pic is in color and the old is black & white.

[RnT]

"The band that time forgot"

isn?t too negative!?

[Will]

As far as different release dates, I only saw January.

There you go: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?SAT=11&userid=37OEQV8DU3&WRD=guns+n+roses&SRT=R

[Johnnyblood]

As far as different release dates, I only saw January.

There you go: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?SAT=11&userid=37OEQV8DU3&WRD=guns+n+roses&SRT=R

Aahhh, thank you Will. That is strange to have separate dates four months apart.

[slaxl]

http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/books?id=2735414125351&pid=1842402463

[rockTHEworld]

i do not know if anyone else noticed but now the Pub. Date is April 2004:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=37OEQV8DU3&isbn=1741143624&itm=14

[badapple81]

Love the fact it has new Axl pic.. indicates that the book will cover right to present..

[Yesterday]

I have seen it for release in May(amazon,etc.) But Barnes and Noble says it will be relaesed 1/28.  Anyone know the deal with that? I want to read it, but don't want to order it and get my hopes up for a 1/28 release and have to wiat until May to actually get it.  This happens to me alot, I order something and it either gets delayed or pushed back.  Thanks for any info.....

[insupportofaxl]

I have seen it for release in May(amazon,etc.) But Barnes and Noble says it will be relaesed 1/28.  Anyone know the deal with that? I want to read it, but don't want to order it and get my hopes up for a 1/28 release and have to wiat until May to actually get it.  This happens to me alot, I order something and it either gets delayed or pushed back.  Thanks for any info.....

I ordered it.  I received an email from barnes and noble that said when it is shipped, they will notify me.

As far as I know, it's still scheduled for 1/28 because I never received an email saying it was delayed.

 

[Izzy]

I have seen it for release in May(amazon,etc.) But Barnes and Noble says it will be relaesed 1/28.  Anyone know the deal with that? I want to read it, but don't want to order it and get my hopes up for a 1/28 release and have to wiat until May to actually get it.  This happens to me alot, I order something and it either gets delayed or pushed back.  Thanks for any info.....

What a daft title for the book, the very fact any of us are here now (or on our way to RIR4) shows that its untrue. GNR haven't been forgotten, they are still widely loved....people may not know they still exist but they haven't forgotten 'Guns N Roses'

[anythinggoes]

           
 
The Band That Time Forgot: The Complete Unauthorised Biography of Guns N' Roses
by Paul Stenning

 
 
 Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Paul Stenning is a journalist for Powerplay, Record Collector, and Terrorizer.

Book Description
The personal and musical history of Guns N' Roses is detailed in this revealing band biography. Timed to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Chinese Democracy, their first album in 10 years, this compelling account offers complete, updated information on the band's incredible past and current ambitions. New interviews with ex-band members, including lead guitarist Slash and bass player Duff, provide fresh revelations about the band's key players. Previously unpublished color photographs from the group's early days gathered from ex-members' personal collections offer an intriguing visualization of the band's past.

I know we all know about this book but the release date is 1st May and read the caption again

[kujo722]

Who has the release date as May 1st?

[anythinggoes]

Who has the release date as May 1st?

As long as i read it right Amazon did

[kujo722]

You did read it right.

However like the actual CD this book has already had a few different release dates since we first heard of it.

[AprilRose]

I always pass unauthorized and unofficial crap by coz that's what it usually is : CRAP. But again, that's just my opinnion  

[AprilRose]

I just realized there IS one official thing I'm not too fond of: www.gnronline.com  

[Will]

Well, the release is still scheduled for tomorrow @ Barnes And Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2XLXLTAF7S&isbn=1842402463&itm=1

I'm gonna buy one copy...just to see if they have some nice pictures and maybe some new things to say...oh well!

[raoxsle]

Postponed till April.....

[POPmetal]

Postponed till April.....

No surprise here. If Guns drops out of RIR and pushes back the release of CD to the 2nd half of ?04, watch for this shit to get postponed till October.

[Will]

Postponed till April.....

On this page it says it's simply "Out of Stock": http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2XLXLTAF7S&isbn=1842402463&itm=1

I will order mine soon and I'll see what's going on there...
The date on amazon.com always said May 2004 anyway.

[AprilRose]

Oh no! I jinxed it with my nick

Quick, someone make a CD thread, I'll post and we'll get it in April!!  

Anyway, here's what I get:

Temporarily Out of Stock:
Usually available in 1-2 weeks.
 
Place your order for this title, and we will inform you when it arrives.

But soon might not be the word  
 

[seniorabreu]

I don't expect to see it until closer to Rio  

[jarmo]

Amazon.com says May 1st.

That's "soon".....  



/jarmo

[matt88]

When or if that comes out i'm getting it

[Voodoochild]

They still have this quote:

Timed to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Chinese Democracy, their first album in 10 years, this compelling account offers complete, updated information on the band's incredible past and current ambitions.

That means that Chinese Democracy will be released next week!!    

[kockstar99]

so is it available or no?

[kockstar99]

never mind i just checked.. it says May 28th...

HAHA yeah right.. They cant even release a fucking Unauthorized BIO on time...

Fuck this shit... fucking delay and cancel concerts, DVD's, CD's.. Shitty new GH..

Fucking Motley Crues 2005 reunion tour will be here soon...Ill look forward to that now.. the crue were a fucking better band anyways....