Books

The 10 Rules Of Rock & Roll By Robert Forster Of The Go-Betweens

"75 quid?!" asks Steve Jelbert in his review of _The 10 Rules Of Rock & Roll_ by Robert Forster of The Go-Betweens

Ninja Tune Week: An Extract From Stevie Chick’s 20 Years Of Beats & Pieces

Continuing Ninja Tune week here on The Quietus, we have an extract from Stevie Chick's excellent new tome _20 Years Of Beats And Pieces_, plus a Q & A with the author himself

Rough Trade Book Extract: From Shop To The Egos Of The Smiths

An extract from _Document and Eyewitness - An Intimate History of Rough Trade_, the new tome by Neil Taylor

A Q&A With Bill Callahan & Extract From Letters To Emma Bowlcut

Laura Snapes talks to Bill Callahan (aka Smog) about his new tome _Letters To Emma Bowlcut_, as well as serving up a juicy extract

Louise Wener’s Different for Girls Reviewed By A Fellow Britpop Survivor

"Her real transgression against the unwritten rock-hack rulebook was far more serious: she did not have a penis," says Stephen Dalton, as he reviews _Different For Girls: My True-Life Adventures In Pop_ by Sleeper singer Louise Wener

Walking On The Moon: The Story Of The Police – An Extract & Q&A

An extract from Chris Campion's _Walking On The Moon: The Untold Story Of The Police And The Rise Of New Wave Rock_ as well as an interview with the author. Photographs courtesy David Arnoff.

Father’s Day Special: An Extract From How’s Your Dad?

Quietus writer Zoe Street Howe gives us an extract from her fantastic new tome _How’s Your Dad? Living in the Shadow of a Rock Star Parent_

World Cup 2010: The Wing Commander On A Past Transatlantic Skirmish

Tomorrow night, England play their first game of the 2010 World Cup against former Colonial foes, the USA. Digging into his archive, the Wing Commander brings us his match report of the last time the two teams clashed

Rock & Hard Places, An Extract: Andrew Mueller Goes To Woodstock

In a chapter from his recently expanded _Rock & Hard Places_ travelogue, Andrew Mueller recalls the horrific oomska of 1994's second Woodstock festival. Plus a Q&A with the author by Alex Ogg.

The Picture Of Contented New Wealth By Tariq Goddard: An Extract

Tariq Goddard was recently given the International Independent Publishers Award for Horror. The Quietus brings you an extract from his new tome _The Picture Of Contented Wealth_ - the cover of which was designed by Suede's Matt Osman! Plus, an interview with the author himself

James Hetfield: The Wolf At Metallica’s Door By Mark Eglinton – An Extract

An excerpt from the new tome by Quietus scribe Mark Eglinton, the first author to pen a biography of Metallica singer James Hetfield

Grace Under Pressure: An Interview With Grace Jones

Grace Jones speaks to John Doran in this archive interview from 2008. Illustration: Justine Moss

Lost Loves & Exploding Cars: Author Dave Simpson On The Curse Of The Fall

Dave Simpson, author of _The Fallen - Life In And Out Of Britain’s Most Insane Group_, shares his fears that searching for Mark E. Smith's discarded bandmates may have cursed his life

Mythical Musings: Nick Kent’s Apathy For The Devil Reviewed

Nick Kent's _Apathy For The Devil_ leaves Steve Jelbert feeling underwhelmed...

Homosexuality & Skinheads: Max Schaefer’s Children Of The Sun Reviewed

Joe Kennedy gives his verdict on Max Schaefer's latest novel

Loops Extract: Napalm Death & The Possibility of Life’s Destruction

Taken from the second issue of the excellent _Loops_ journal, this edited extract sees Dan Franklin recounting the story behind Napalm Death's incendiary birth

Red Riding & The English Malady: The Influence of Gordon Burn

Austin Collings pens a tribute to Gordon Burn and looks at David Peace's fantastic _Red Riding_ series

Disco Legs Part III: Avoiding The Void

The third part of a story about alcoholism, terror, stupidity and a failure in the field of mountain climbing by John Doran. Photos courtesy of Holly Barringer, Helen Forster, Stuart Green and Maria Jefferis. (The last three I owe a massive debt of gratitude to and Holly a nice bottle of wine.)

Dev Hynes Of Lightspeed Champion Short Story: Was Leo Tolstoy An Idiot?

Devonte Hynes is the Iain M. Banks to Dev Hynes' Iain Banks we guess if this sci-fi yarn is anything to go by. Thanks to Dev and Domino for letting us publish this strange tale...

Disco Legs Part II: A Self-Inflicted Leisure Injury

The second part of a story about alcoholism, terror, stupidity and a failure in the field of mountain climbing by John Doran. Photos courtesy of Holly Barringer, Michael Gray and Maria Jefferis. Essential moral and technical help: Natasha Soobramanien

Disco Legs Part I: Thirst, Scree & Terror, by John Doran

A story about alcoholism, terror, stupidity and a failure in the field of mountain climbing by John Doran. Photos courtesy of Holly Barringer, Andy Kirkpatrick and Maria Jefferis

The Resistible Demise Of Michael Jackson Review & Exclusive Extract

A satisfying surfeit of intelligent observation, warm, funny and provocative writing, and lack of prurience in this new Zer0 Books tome. 'Shamone' says Jonny Mugwump, our many teeted lizard overlord

Review & Excerpt: Hold On to Your Dreams: Arthur Russell

Tim Lawrence’s book breathes fresh and warm breath on the frost plate glass of Arthur Russell’s mysterious work, says Bernard Keenan.

Death To Trad Rock By John Robb – An Extract

John Robb celebrates the UK mid-80s alternative indie scene that spawned The Wedding Present, Prolapse and A Witness in his new book Death To Trad Rock. Here he argues why this music was so important . . .

A Murderous Story From The Kills’ Jamie Hince: Rabbits In The Orchard

In our latest piece of Halloween fiction from Domino Records, Jamie Hince of The Kills tells a dark tale of cuteys wootsy ickle bunny wabbits...

A Halloween Story From King Creosote: The Pimilly Poltergeist

King Creosote puts quill to paper in the latest spooky tale from Domino Records...

A Halloween Tale From The Kills’ Alison Mosshart: The Black Marks

In our second Halloween story from Domino Records artists, The Kills Alison Mosshart writes a creepy coming of age tale

A Halloween Story From Wild Beasts: The Cottage

We kick off our Domino Records Halloween Fiction week with a story of rural misadventure by Wild Beasts' Tom Fleming

Rise Above: An Extract From Stevie Chick’s Black Flag Biography

An excerpt from Stevie Chick's brilliant new book on the history of DIY hardcore heroes Black Flag

New Work From Momus: The Book Of Jokes Reviewed

Huw Nesbitt delves into the dark humour in the latest piece by writer, artist and musician Momus

Tao Lin’s Shoplifting From American Apparel Reviewed

Huw Nesbitt finds Tao Lin's new novel as slick and vapid as a pair of shiny leggings from the young girl-loving fashion retailer

An Extract From John Robb’s Manchester Music City 1976-1996

An excerpt from John Robb's latest book, charting Manchester's musical history through interviews with the people that made it