A new book about MK

[Robson]

Fans always know better. And they remember a lot

[Love Expresso]

The author is well known in the guitar scene and has written several good and professional instruction books.
He has also worked as a musician for many years. That's why I have a lot of confidence in him.
There are also capable people outside this forum...

Exactly.

LE

[stratmad]

It's even possible that the author is actually a forum member.
Or maybe Julio has a double identity and a second home in Switzerland? 🤣

[Pottel]

It's even possible that the author is actually a forum member.
Or maybe Julio has a double identity and a second home in Switzerland? 🤣

mad rich that Jbaent!

[Pottel]

It sounds promising anyway. Firstly because he's a musician himself, which is a totally different perspective, and because apparently he's not doing it for the money, if he relies on crowdfunding.

Where did you read that he won't intend to make money with it?

He does not say much about "the how" that crowdfunding works, other than if you give him enough money you will have your name printed in the book.

So what I currently understand is that he is looking for money for the book - no more no less.

do not think writing a book on MK will bring you the big money these days, if ever. also, fully understand what Dusty was trying to say and also happy to call him a friend, be it of a somewhat dubious nature, but i will gladly look past that.

[Love Expresso]

The book is out now, released today. I ordered it and will report back when I've read it. The author already mentions that these 550 pages are only about the Dire Straits times and that there will be a second volume about the solo years.

LE

[Kris-b]

The book is in German and is also available as an e book at Amazon.. I just downloaded a sample and will have a look later.

[KnopfleRick]

Thanks for this great news, LE and Kris-b! 

[Love Expresso]

The author also announces french and english translations for spring 2025, in case anyone is interested.

LE

[Kris-b]

I have read my sample now. The first chapters are about Mark‘s musical influences. So about music at home and the musicians of his youth. Long passages of Lonny Donegan and Chris Barber, Hank Marvin, Bert Weedon ( never heard this name brfore). And about his first guitar and also about blowing the family radio😂😂. A lot philosophical stuff too
It doesn‘t have any pictures but lots of links to videos.

I will download the rest and look forward to more information!

[superval99]

I have read my sample now. The first chapters are about Mark‘s musical influences. So about music at home and the musicians of his youth. Long passages of Lonny Donegan and Chris Barber, Hank Marvin, Bert Weedon ( never heard this name brfore). And about his first guitar and also about blowing the family radio😂😂. A lot philosophical stuff too
It doesn‘t have any pictures but lots of links to videos.

I will download the rest and look forward to more information!

Thanks Kris.   Bert Weedon was a guitarist from the '50s.  He wrote a book called "Play in a Day" which is referenced in  "We Can Get Wild".

[Kris-b]

Yes, that book was mentioned!

[Robson]

... A lot philosophical stuff too...

Can you write more?

[KnopfleRick]

It doesn‘t have any pictures but lots of links to videos.

That means no pictures at all. Really? 

[Love Expresso]

... A lot philosophical stuff too...

Can you write more?

Jesus. Give us some time to read will you?  My book needs 8 days to be delivered.

LE