{"product_id":"the-best-of-jamming-selections-and-stories-from-the-fanzine-that-grew-up-1977-86","title":"The Best of Jamming!: Selections and Stories from the Fanzine That Grew Up, 1977–86","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Fletcher \u0026amp; Billy Bragg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftcover | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e20.96 x 2.54 x 30.48 cm | 288 pp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnibus Press | 2021 | 9781913172305 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Britain’s best-loved and most successful fanzines, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJamming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e documented the musical landscape as it evolved between 1977 and 1986. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn immensely evocative read this book perfectly encapsulates the excitement and unprecedented potential of the DIY era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully illustrated throughout, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Best of Jamming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes numerous stand-out pieces from the zine’s impressive 36 issue-run, from early features on The Jam, The Smiths, Run-D.M.C, Cocteau Twins and The Beat, to surprise exclusive interviews with Paul McCartney, U2 and Pete Townshend. Personal letters from Mark E. Smith, Paul Weller and others appear alongside arts, sports and politics features, poetry and a Foreword by Billy Bragg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving guided \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJamming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efrom a 6-page school publication to a nationally distributed monthly, editor Tony Fletcher provides behind-the-scenes insights, while musicians and former contributors reflect on their interviews and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamming!\u003c\/em\u003e’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long-lasting influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Jamming!\u003c\/em\u003e came of age at a time when pop was suffused with ideas, and did its damndest to give a platform to those challenging the mainstream. It did so with that youthful optimism as proclaimed on its front cover, a refreshing counter to the cynicism that was the default setting for its rock press rivals.' -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBilly Bragg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'The literal embodiment of the punk aesthetic, Jamming stands as a proud testament and witness to its time.' -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGuy Pratt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'It was the reason I ultimately got Creation Records together.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAlan McGee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omnibus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45527843111170,"sku":"BK-OMN-BOJ-001-U","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6226\/3204\/files\/IMG_8359.jpg?v=1727713294","url":"https:\/\/www.booksaboutart.co.uk\/products\/the-best-of-jamming-selections-and-stories-from-the-fanzine-that-grew-up-1977-86","provider":"Books About Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}