Wolfman Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 It's his book about the 1980 tour in Europe. Anyone read it and if so, is it any good? Thinking about getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I have. Enjoyed it, very factual, lots of pictures and information about the shows/venues played. That tour seems like it was always shrouded in secrecy so I found the book to uncover many things that I didn't already know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 It's the only Zeppelin book I'm interested in reading which I haven't yet. I saw some of the amateur pictures from the book in Classic Rock magazine & listened to Dave Lewis being interviewed in regards to the book & it really is the tour that's shrouded in mystery. It probably was the strangest tour Zeppelin did from their inception so that's why I think it's a must read for Zeppelin fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 The reason there are so many amateur/candid photos in the book is because so few photos of the tour were professionally taken. Many are from Dave's own collection. In many ways this only adds to the intimacy of the book. There's a lot of detailed dissection of each show, which can get a bit repetitve (but acts as an excellent reference vehicle), but for me the fan's "I was there" section of annecdotes is fantastic, detailing their personal adventures. Easily a must have addition to the Zepp bookshelf. It leaves no stone unturned in terms of the 1980 tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrledhed Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Anyone want to sell their copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringoffire Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 anything from behind the scenes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Ive got all of Dave's books, and i can honestly say every one is worth every penny. Dave actually signs and numbers the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 To mrledhed, If you go to the Tight but Loose website i'm pretty sure Dave still has copies available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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