The 2-Tone Book for Rude Boys 1981 1st Ed Barry Miles Specials Madness

DESCRIPTION

THE 2-TONE BOOK FOR RUDE BOYS

1981 First Edition — Omnibus Press — Barry Miles — The Specials, Madness, The Beat & More

Original 1981 first edition of The 2-Tone Book for Rude Boys, published by Omnibus Press, London.

A highly collectible early document of the 2 Tone movement, covering the principal bands associated with the label at the beginning of the 1980s.

The book features:

The Specials

The Selecter

Madness

The Beat

The Bodysnatchers

The Swinging Cats

The book is credited to Barry Miles in major bibliographical databases, while 2 Tone's own bibliography records Perry Neville & Jimmy Egerton. Contemporary 1981 publicity and reviews identify the title as The 2-Tone Book for Rude Boys by Miles.

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

Title: The 2-Tone Book for Rude Boys

Publisher: Omnibus Press, London

Publication date: 1981

Edition: First Edition

Format: Paperback / printed card wrappers

Pages: 80

ISBN: 0-86001-901-2 / 9780860019015

The book contains biographies, photographs and discographical information relating to the principal 2 Tone acts. A contemporary Smash Hits review from May 1981 describes it as a compact reference work covering Madness, The Specials, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers and The Swinging Cats.

CONDITION

Very Good overall.

The distinctive original black, white and red printed covers are complete and retain their striking original design.

There is some light rubbing/wear to the extremities and spine area, consistent with the age and fragile nature of the original card wrappers. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

Internally, the book is complete.