Here's a sampling of some
of the reviews I've received for HUNGRY FREAKS,
DADDY (and, soon, STRICTLY GENTEEL). I'm happy to say that all reviews
I've seen
have been very kind. Lots more on the way, but this will give you an idea
of what
da peoples say...
from Andy's amazing Idiot Bastard website
http://idiotbastard.bravehost.com/reviews.html:
SCOTT PARKER: HUNGRY FREAKS, DADDY The Recordings Of FRANK ZAPPA And
The Mothers Of Invention - Volume One 1959-1969 (Parker Books)
Imagine someone picking up where Norbert Obermann's Zappalog left off and
correcting all of the bootleg track list errors left be by the Torchum
Team, and
you've got an idea of what this book's like. Add to that some helpful
narrative
along the way and you'd best zip your anorak's up tight 'cause you're in
for a
thrilling ride. Scott doesn't try to emulate Greg Russo's detailed tome,
but it is
similarly a labour of true love. Full review coming soon, but meantime
check out
Scott's website for ordering details: http://www.scottparkerbooks.com./.
from Peter Van Laarhoven's amazing www.united-mutations.com website:
hungry freaks daddy - the recordings of frank zappa
and the mothers of invention -
volume one 1959 - 1969
by scott parker
(2007, book, usa, private release)
Wowie zowie...
Here it is... The first volume of Scott Parker's books on the recordings
of FZ and
the MOI.
There's two main parts in the book:
part one: the discography
the official releases: albums, singles, compilations, ...
the bootlegs: vinyl & cd
unreleased projects
interviews
videography
part two: the live tapes
with all the spoken word fragments written out
I really like this.
If were thrilled by the Zappalog, and if you drooled over the Torchum
Books (like I
did...), this one should be on your list.
Scott has made a deal that will allow him to have this book published by
Amazon/Booksurge. His DIY edition is limited to 100 copies and includes
colour
images of a lot of album covers, so hurry if you don't have your copy yet.
The
Booksurge edition will be a bit smaller in size and will be in B&W, but
you'll be able
to catch that one later on...
AND HERE'S SOME READER
REVIEWS (names omitted, but they're real):
Thanks to you Scott I've returned to the older tapes
of MOI and it is a
whole new experience to read your stuff while listening. It's like
having a
similarly deranged Zappa aficionado by one's side who's is making
comments
on stuff that you don't yourself immediately hear and it makes you love
the
tapes even more!
I shall expect to buy the next installment of yer book and again look
forward to new listening experiences from the Zappa tapes. I hope you
keep
on transcribing His Master's Voice in between the songs, because I love
to
read that.
The book is arrived!!!
Very very beautiful, your work is very interesting.
I'm waiting the second book!!!!!
Hi Scott, firstly I got
the book and have had my nose in it for four days. It's simply fantastic.
I
would love to write a praise filled review for you for amazon or Ebay if
that would be helpful.
Got it today and , man , I'm impressed. A GREAT job
!!! Love the little tidbits you through in
there.
Itīs marvelous!
Had not a lot of sleep this night because I had to read your book.
I've just
finished a cover to cover read of the book and it is GREAT - I really
enjoyed it.
books arrived yesterday
Very good job !
Hopin' for volume two........
STRICTLY GENTEEL reviews coming soon (and they're good ones!)
