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The definitive look at the marvelous Monkees: Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones & Peter Tork. Andrew Sandoval takes you inside the Monkees phenomena, on the set of their Emmy winning television series, and behind the scenes of their fascinating recording sessions. Featuring exclusive interviews with the four Monkees plus songwriters Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Neil Diamond and Neil Sedaka, producers Chip Douglas and Bones Howe, as well as many other key players in the Monkees' story. Includes a listing of the many famous session musicians who participated in the Monkees recording sessions and a Songography chronicling the hundreds of songs tracked by the band between 1963 and 1970. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11, 304 pages, fully illustrated with hundreds of rare photos, ISBN 1-871547-86-5

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price $19.99

Reviews:

MOJO: "The only Monkees book you need...Essential reading and a poignant primer in how the template was set for today's shooting stars...as close as you'll get to the official word...an engaging document of one of the '60s most important phenomena."

RECORD COLLECTOR: "Stunning stuff! With an appeal to both fans of the group and lovers of 1960's music in general, it's a mighty fine book and another great example of how historical rock research should be carried out."

GOLDMINE: "The attention to detail is clearly of the highest caliber, and the tone is authoritative...The book sets the record straight, from small details to widely held misconceptions...A must have for your music reference library, Monkees or otherwise."

UGLY THINGS: "Sandoval has put in the hours...His book is an oversized, beautifully printed volume that piles on details that fans will want to know."

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY: "Sandoval and designer Paul Cooper deliver a strong package, including captivating notes on Jack Nicholson's soundtrack work for the 1968 Monkees movie, Head, which was made the year before Nicholson gained recognition as an actor in Easy Rider."