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Managed to get it from bookshop.org - took about a fortnight.

Enjoying it tremendously but my, some of the print is small! I had no idea it was nearly varifocal time. My eyes are feeling ripe and no mistake

Papers not great for the price though. A bit of gloss would have been appreciated. Some of those old, old (ripe, ripe!) posters would have gleamed.

Any collectors on here with rarer posters?

Id pay decent money for a repo. Since I have Webber on me I might try to sneak onto the high res scanner at work. Didnt work out with the Different Class insert images from the CD booklet - that was over-optimistic. AI might be able to tidy things up these days, I suppose

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Yeah, I have to say I needed a strong light to read a lot of it! I guess it's a trade-off between accessibility and getting plenty of content in there. Glad he went with the former overall, although I could've lived without the bits form Luke Turner and that other guy.

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Yeah, even Jarvis' intro was a bit insubstantial. I guess gushing about your colleague isn't the Sheff way. Mark's text is brilliant though and he's not afraid to give his opinion. I could have lived in tales and images of Pulpland 1991 to 1993.

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Im going to his event at the Owl in Kentish Town if anyone else is!

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Went for Chissick.

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Good grief


Oh my sweet Lord


I only just realised that Disco-Very was a pun



As well as classic posters, Id love a bound copy of all the Pulp People mags. I nearly bought a haul on eBay circa 2003 for a pittance, but I obviously didnt think it was pittance enough.

Actually, around that time I also turned down an offer of a ticket to see Bowie at the Isle of Wight - I thought Id see him some other time. Had his heart attack a few months later and that was that.

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As well as classic posters, Id love a bound copy of all the Pulp People mags. I nearly bought a haul on eBay circa 2003 for a pittance, but I obviously didnt think it was pittance enough.

I'm a bit, or a lot, of a geek for the old artefacts. I think I looked at a Pulp People lot on ebay about 2007, and had the same thought - ah, will come up cheaper later... never seen again. At the same time there was a hand made Pulp demo tape, with text melted / etched onto the case (can't remember what now), big regret not buying that one. I got a lot of my Pulp vinyl pretty cheaply from ebay in the hiatus years (I was a latecomer to Pulp), but never any of the really rare stuff, and that's all very pricey now. There was a copy of 'My Lighthouse' for sale in Steel Wheels (Newcastle) c.2004ish, they were asking £40 which seemed loads at the time, regretted missing that ever since. That's why I spent crazy money on 9 copies of More, which I probably could have got cheaper by waiting, but just, what's it called? FOMO.

Looked at the mylegendarymerch account on insta today - there's a Diff Class poster (from ebay) for £109! Original posters don't come up a lot, so maybe that's reasonable. Had a look at my old Pulp posters (in the attic) a couple of weeks ago. All tatty c.95/96 with pin-holes, blu-tack, and sellotape, but since they're my own pin holes, seems part of the charm. Might get some of them framed, and have them back out, as some of them are gorgeous. Will photograph them one of these days, as they aren't on the wiki or anywhere else I can find.

It'd be great to get some of those huge More promo displays / billboards and things, though I couldn't put them up anywhere. The only More poster I have is the listening party one, which is a bit dinky. Were there any proper posters for sale at the live dates? 



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Anyone here ordered the paperback from Hat & Beard, and has it arrived yet?

Waiting for mine... accidentally ordered 2, cancelled 1, and hoping I didn't accidentally cancel both. Didn't get the HB, was zoned out late last year, so looking forward to reading this one.



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What's the ratio of new stuff to old in the paperback version, then? What's been added? What's unmissable?

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For anyone answering that question, please use spoilers!

I'd rather find out new stuff as a surprise/naturally when reading the bok than expecting Pulp at Christmas 1991 and 1992 coverage to "come alive" and then be disappointed.

I'm picking-up the paperback at Mark's talk in Chiswick, Sunday week. Hopefully see one or two of you there. Giles Acrylic is going so I hope Webbo is ready for a grilling from us...

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I asked on IG if anyone had received their paperback copy yet, and got a reply from Hat & Beard:

"The book is on pre-order. Its en route to the US from the printer. Expecting it to arrive very soon and will begin shipping right away."

There must be have been a delay, was due for release 4th of July. Getting a lot of this in recent years - mergers and consolidations all over the place, especially with European LPs CDs, and if there's a small problem, lower volume things get knocked back, in favour of the big selling stuff. 



-- Edited by inspirit on Saturday 12th of July 2025 10:49:24 AM

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Eamonn wrote:


I'm picking-up the paperback at Mark's talk in Chiswick, Sunday week. 

 Hope the copies turn up in time.



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"Out now" my backside! Finally got an email update from Hat & Beard (via music glue) on 16th of July - fully 12 days after the book was supposedly out - to say it has been delayed (no sh*t) until the 18th of July. Pretty lousy customer service. Miserably inefficient: why cause all your customers to worry about missing orders, and why cause yourself a load of nuisance enquiries, instead of just telling people in advance 'it's delayed'. Stuff gets delayed all the time, no big deal, but not telling people what's going on is crap.



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thats weird - i've had my copy for about a week. Not purchased online - from local shop here in brisbane

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Is anyone able to record Marks talk today? Hoping someone asks about whether, with the success of More and the tour, there is any renewed interest in the We Love Life special edition?



-- Edited by simmonel on Sunday 20th of July 2025 06:16:35 PM

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I've a long journey home on the train so can report back on the Chiswick book event tonight.

It was an entertaining couple of hours. Mark seemed very comfortable at the end, once he had signed some copies of the paperback he had some dinner but when the last couple of us went to get our books signed he was sat in a booth with hangers-on like myself and the Pulp possee milling around, and his partner was chatting away to fans too.

The host, Duncan, was really good and very friendly. Mark can be hilariously blunt, direct and non-people-pleasing with his answers. Amusingly, and randomly (which I'm grateful for), his disdain for It's A Dirty World was questioned! After repeating the bit in the book as to how long Jarvis "wasted" in the studio over it, I shouted out "It's a great song!". He then revealed that they ACTUALLY REHEARSED IT for, I think, this last tour! Appropriately enough, he wasn't at rehearsals that day...

They've also tried Legendary Girlfriend out but he said it just never sounds right.

Pulp will likely do more live gigs into 2026, he told us.

Asked him afterwards about further material but he said he didn't know. Also put the "20 songs considered for More" to him and whether they were old Pulp or Jarv Is..., he said neither (so I can only assume new group material) but that Jarvis is Jarvis - inference maybe that what gets whittled-down is his decision alone. In terms of demos for the album, he said that they only did a few songs but he didn't really elaborate. Probably felt unimportant. Think he said he missed some of the actual session too. I asked was it done with James Ford too but it wasn't (which makes sense!). 

I was conscious of not asking too much niche stuff ie like WLL deluxe (again). I don't know if he really wants to talk about specifics especially if he's a bit tired or maybe would even prefer I don't do my essay reportage on here...


Other exciting news - Mark has a lot of camcorder footage from circa 1993 to '98(?) and it is being digitised with some content possibly to be included in the film that is being made from the live 02 shows this summer. Although it will ostensibly be a concert film, there may be elements between the songs that refer to or tell the story of the song being performed. Not sure if that's separate to the archive buts. But he said no talking heads/new interview footage, apparently.

I asked about his role in the album - he did feel a little ambivalent about the amount of strings on More and maybe questioning how much of his involvement would be on the record but was happy that his contributions were largely included. Diplomatically answered, as the host commented.

I also asked why he had never made a music video for Pulp given his interest in film. Should really have anticipated the answer - music videos being the lowest art form of course! Fair enough.

He preempted one of my other qs (I had about 10 jotted down!) - why the first interview he ever did with Pulp for his fanzine was left out of his book - it's because it is too embarrassing for him. Choice question to Manners, Magnus, Candida and Russell - "Would you go on TOTP if you were asked?".

Giles wanted to know if S:SC will be played at Tramlines. Mark said it would be THE place to play it if anywhere but...no reveal. They have a rehearsal this Weds which he can't make cos of the next book event. I think Giles took comfort in that - ie they'll hardly rehearse unplayed material without him.

The second half was all Q&A for well over half an hour I'd say so I've probably missed other stuff...

He gave me two Cosmic Pig badges when I got my book signed. He either recognised me from Worthing at a book event he did in Jan or he knows my name from here....I really hope it's the former.
Good to see barrier angels - Giles, Esther, Sabrina and chat briefly. These things are definitely worth going to so if there's one nearby - he's got more planned later in the year, I recommend it!



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A couple of other bits I remembered - PTA was brought up by the host who digs the song despite it being "about a paedophile". Mark, predictably, rather less-so. Dismissed it as something they quickly put together as they needed more material.

Oh and Glastonbury...Pulp approached them to see if they wanted the group to headline. The organisers, presumably Eavis and Daughter, said the best they could offer was the secret set. Mark didn't seem too pleased!

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Thanks for the write up, Eamonn. Some interesting bits in there looking forward to the concert film and to think there'll be some old 90s footage woven in is very appealing. I wonder will it be a cinema event like the last one.

More gigs into 2026!

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They rehearsed Dirty World! Bloody hell!

So is that a definite no on Sex City then? Shame if so.

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Not a definite no. Felt bad for Giles, he's supported the band so much. He just wants to know if he should choose Oasis with his best mate or Pulp for the 61st time...



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Nothing too groundbreaking tonight.

Mark has missed the Tramlines rehearsal so claimed to not know the setlist.

Said they have very little contact with Island and Jarvis doesnt seem to be keen on WLL Deluxe.

Now the songs are out theyre finding it easier to rehearse deeper cuts, said he hoped more would be there in the future.

Gently slagged off Oasis.

Am in the queue now, dare I ask for a photo.

(He made a reference in the WLL answer to songs even certain people havent heard circulated which I did take meant he lurks on here haha)

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Did relent to a photo!

I had my work pass on so we discussed my work for a little bit, said it looks like Mark is having lots of fun on stage. He said he was wary of turning into Russell! As if.

Just nice to say thank you for all these years of memories, and to many years more.

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Just to add Mark did say he had spoken to his contact at Universal about a WLL special edition and did seem enthusiastic about it but seems the label and Jarvis sadly dont feel the same way yet



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Yes indeed!

One thing I forgot is I asked if theyd consider doing shows based around playing one album a la Sparks so we could hear some deep cuts etc. and he said it didnt appeal.

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I'll be seeing Mark do his book talk tomorrow in Chesterfield. Anyone else going?

And if not, any good questions to ask...?

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