new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 6h“Sharp and insightful. A writer on par with the true crime godhead Gordon Burn” Thank you @sarahditum.bsky.social @thetimes.com FELLED by Andrew Hankinson is out 22nd October 021
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 9hOUT TODAY in Paperback ‘Pink Floyd Shine On: The Definitive Oral History’ by Mark Blake “A rigorous and exhaustive account. If oral histories are generally more about sculpting than writing then this is the Michelangelo’s David of the genre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” Record Collector #pinkfloyd 082
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 10hOUT NOW! ‘RETURN OF THE BOOKSELLER DIARIST' by the Sunday Times bestseller SHAUN BYTHELL The bookseller's bookseller is back - gamekeeper turned poacher as he prepares to launch his own publication into the world. Just don’t mention the pandemic. Or the customers. tinyurl.com/rbr8ad8s 041
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026FELLED: The Killing at Sycamore Gap by Andrew Hankinson “A brilliantly singular voice” @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social “Hankinson has written an unforgettable book about what failure does to men” @willstorr.bsky.social “Honest, humane and profound” David Whitehouse 22-10-26 amzn.eu/d/05EZsI64 053
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Hot off the final @bobpetesarah.bsky.social tour, @rockingbob.bsky.social is hitting the road again next month to talk Shadows with some very special guests. Blow the top off your frothy coffee and come join us tr.ee/opxp2AGLtt @richardhawley.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social 041
Reposted by new modern booksPete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026‘How the Shadows became the world’s most important rock ‘n’ roll band’ ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social in today’s @thetimes.com @newmodernbooks.bsky.social 1238
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Thanks to Iain for an insightful and entertaining chat with Bob, talking Shadows, Saint Etienne, the early Sixties and much more 041
Reposted by new modern booksSean Hannam @seanhannam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026One of my earliest musical memories is listening to The Shadows’ Greatest Hits with my dad. I grew up on twangy guitar instrumental music, so I was delighted to receive a press copy of Bob Stanley’s new biog of the band, which is a brilliant read, and out today on @newmodernbooks.bsky.social. 🎸 👓 0102
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026OUT NOW ‘The Shadows:The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social “Bob’s book brings alive one of the greatest ever rock n roll bands” Cliff Richard “Thoughtfully told 8/10” @uncutmagazine.bsky.social “Fascinating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” @mojomagazine.bsky.social 📚: amzn.eu/d/0e1TWDq6 0125
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026YOUR NAME HERE 22-10-26 by @sophyhenn.bsky.social 022
Reposted by new modern booksIain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Back to Now podcast! New episode! 🎧 Join guest @rockingbob.bsky.social as we chat about the final @bobpetesarah.bsky.social tour, his @newmodernbooks.bsky.social on The Shadows and revisit the start of modern pop in the NOW Yearbook volume 1: 1960-62. At your podcast place from Friday. 162
Reposted by new modern booksGraeme Thomson @graemethomson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Big thanks to all @rnrbook-club.bsky.social for a brilliant night at the Trades Hall. James Cook was a fab host (+ a dab hand on the tombola wheel). Thanks to all who came, said hi & got books signed. And man, it was quite something to hear Laughing Stock played LOUD in a room with 150 other people! 4223
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026OUT THURSDAY “Thoughtfully told 8/10” @uncutmagazine.bsky.social “Fascinating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” @mojomagazine.bsky.social “Superb!” Vintage Rock “Impressive” The Idler ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social 24-09-26 0188
Reposted by new modern booksRock ‘n’ Roll Book Club @rnrbook-club.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Next! Tuesday Walthamstow Talk Talk www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993603354...eventbrite.co.ukGRAEME THOMSON: In Another World: The Four Seasons Of Talk TalkTalk Talk through the lens of acclaimed author Graeme Thomson. High quality album playback of Laughing Stock, Q&A and signing. 044
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“In Stanley’s reframing, The Shadows were tuxedo clad revolutionaries. It’s an exhilarating argument, thoughtfully told 8/10” Uncut “Stanley’s joy in unearthing gold carries this fascinating book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” Mojo Out next week 041
Reposted by new modern booksJoel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Just read this in a single sitting and I think I need a bit of thinking time now. Raw and stark and baffled by the hollow, tinny strangeness of it all. Basically, another unflinching study of male desperation to put alongside his other books. Really bastard good. As always. Bloody hell. 410512
Reposted by new modern booksPete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 14/09/2026“Agonising, profound and beautiful, Hankinson has written an unforgettable book about what failure does to men” @willstorr.bsky.social Proofs are now in for this astonishing, idiosyncratic read. Published by New Modern Arcade on 22nd October 051
Reposted by new modern booksThe Quietus @thequietus.com · 13/09/2026An extract from Rodge Glass' new biography of the second half of Suede's existence reveals how the band recently wrote a score and songs for a ballet, in part inspired by The Fall's work with Michael Clark Dressed in a Leotard: How #Suede Wrote – and Abandoned – a Ballet buff.ly/fACMxsN 0154
Reposted by new modern booksPete Paphides @petepaphides.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I blazed through this, all the time thinking what a brilliant topic it would be for a documentary or a biopic. I hope it falls into the hands of someone who might be able to help make it happen. We truly seem to have forgotten what a radical new sound those early Shadows singles were. 3295
Reposted by new modern booksGPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026My 40th book of the year was Your Money or Your Life by Marco Pirroni. Out now from @newmodernbooks.bsky.social & it is a LOT of fun. Pirroni isn’t messing about here this is 300 pages on his fairy brief but spectacular moment in the spotlight. He speaks his mind & is very funny doing it. 🐜 👍 173
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A rammed 21Soho last night for Marco’s book launch. Expertly helmed by Alexis Petridis, seen here backstage with Marco and writing partner Jane Savidge A huge thank you to @rnrbook-club.bsky.social for promoting and to everyone who came and celebrated Marco and his magnificent autobiography 182
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026OUT NOW! ‘Your Money or Your Life’ the long awaited, swashbuckling autobiography by Marco Pirroni “Winningly wry, his sardonic eye enlivens his rollicking memoir” The Guardian “One of the funniest, most poignant and memorial rock biographies in a very, very long time” Record Collector HB 🎧 E 041
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“This is the last great untold story of the beat boom era - and Bob Stanley is the perfect person to tell it” @petepaphides.bsky.social ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social 24-09-26 Viva Los Shads! #cliff #theshadows 0164
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“Honest, detailed and full of Pirroni’s mordant humour. One of the funniest, most poignant and remarkable rock autobiographies in a long, long time” Record Collector, @quantick.bsky.social YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE by Marco Pirroni. Out tomorrow 163
Reposted by new modern booksRock ‘n’ Roll Book Club @rnrbook-club.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Woo-Hoo! Only a fortnight?! 162
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026In support of his forthcoming definitive biography ‘The Shadows’, @rockingbob.bsky.social will be in conversation and signing books at some very special events: Tickets: tr.ee/opxp2AGLtt @waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @sircliffnews.bsky.social #theshadows #cliff 24-09-26 041
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Ant Invasion Autumn 2026 Join Marco for some very special In Person events in support of his forthcoming autobiography tr.ee/jDhK2R53Jh @rnrbook-club.bsky.social @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social 042
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026“If you’re going to be in a band, do it properly - you go on Top of the Pops to sell records and to make a lot of money, have big cars. Don’t fuck about like you’re embarrassed” ‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Marco Pirroni HB Audio E 10th September tr.ee/P2_qxNZ6jC 072
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026OUT TODAY ‘As One: Remaking Suede’ by @rodgeglass.bsky.social “The candid biography of Suede we’ve all been waiting for” Steve Lamacq HB LTD Record Store HB* Audio E Buy now: tr.ee/EZN3ZGPFkg @suedehq.bsky.social @matosman.bsky.social #suede @resident-music.com* @roughtrade1976.bsky.social* 051
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A good news day A huge thanks to @sylvpatterson.bsky.social for her rambunctious interview with Marco in the @theguardian.com and to Shaun Curran for his sympathetic conversation with @rodgeglass.bsky.social and @suedehq.bsky.social in the @theipaper.com 👊 030
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026AS ONE: REMAKING SUEDE by @rodgeglass.bsky.social is also available in a strictly limited record store edition. Exclusive to @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @resident-music.com and HMV Last few copies available ahead of publication tomorrow @suedehq.bsky.social @themildonessuede.bsky.social 030
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026OUT TOMORROW “Brilliant. Truly a great examination of a very rare musical event that makes me cherish what Suede have managed to do all the more” Shaun Keaveny HB 📚 LTD Record Store 📚 🎧 E @suedehq.bsky.social @rodgeglass.bsky.social @theinsatiableones.bsky.social @themildonessuede.bsky.social 082
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Marco Pirroni 10th September 062
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Hard to think of anyone who has been a more compassionate, more consistent force for good than Dolly Parton in recent years. Her name will live on as a musical icon *and* a humanitarian one. What a fitting tribute. #dollyparton 0144
Reposted by new modern booksThe Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 24/08/2026New Modern has acquired Your Name Here, an interactive book for children by award-winning author and illustrator Sophy Henn. New Modern Arcade will publish the paperback original on 22nd October 2026. 👇ebx.shNew Modern acquires Sophy Henn’s Your Name Here 051
Reposted by new modern bookslouderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk – Book Review @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social #talktalk @adamsteinerauthor.bsky.social “A great exploration of what makes Talk Talk so unique, and does much to reveal the man behind the genius image of Mark Hollis.“ louderthanwar.com/in-another-w...louderthanwar.comIn Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk - Book ReviewIn Another World is a great exploration of what makes Talk Talk so unique, and does much to reveal the man behind the genius image. 1153
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026‘YOUR NAME HERE: FILL THIS BOOK WITH YOUR BRAIN' by @sophyhenn.bsky.social The totally unique document of personal expression, creativity and self-discovery. All your kids will need is a pen and the boundless limits of their imagination Get back to analogue from 22-10-26 tr.ee/VcLcD54Njj 021
Reposted by new modern booksPete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Another great Word in Your Ear chat with Mark and David talking to @rockingbob.bsky.social about his forthcoming definitive biography on The Shadows www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4j... #theshadows #cliffyoutube.comThe Shadows and the chequered tale of the first British rock’n’roll bandYouTube video by Word In Your Ear 182
Reposted by new modern booksNige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 20/08/2026A week old today. Lots of love for it in those seven days. Thank you. 3251
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A very special night at the Union Chapel celebrating the publication of ‘As One: Remaking Suede’ Author @rodgeglass.bsky.social and Mat, Neil and Brett from the band in conversation with Shaun Keaveny A huge thanks to everyone who came And ❤️ to @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @suedehq.bsky.social 091
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Celebrating the publication of ‘As One: Remaking Suede’, author @rodgeglass.bsky.social will be joined by various members of the band for a limited run of In Conversation events Last few tickets available for Union Chapel launch tr.ee/vm-l1yENzq @suedehq.bsky.social @matosman.bsky.social 031
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Marco Pirroni’s ‘Your Money Or Your Life’ is out 10th September. Available in Hardback, E-Book and Audiobook narrated by Marco 031
Reposted by new modern booksLouder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Some days are just FANTASTIC DAYS! Why not make Friday 13th November, 6.30pm at The Innside, Manchester one of them? Join @nickheyward.com in conversation at #Louder2026, celebrating his new autobiography. All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/yc4jexz9 @newmodernbooks.bsky.social @dustyish.bsky.social 022
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026OUT NOW ‘Surf’s Up: Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys’ by Peter Doggett is now available in paperback “Some of the finest ever writing about this brilliant but complicated collective” Mojo “A thoughtful recalibration of the Beach Boys story. A sad tale well told” Uncut #beachboys 040
Reposted by new modern booksAndy Dawson @andydawson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Fantastic book about a fantastic group - out today 3164
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026OUT NOW ‘Truly Gifted Kids: A Book About a Band Called Prefab Sprout’ by @nigetassell.bsky.social A kaleidoscopic love letter to Paddy McAloon and one of the most unique and genre defying British groups of all time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @mojomagazine.bsky.social tr.ee/-BLPqLQ27t #prefabsprout 0127
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Thursday. Hotter than the proverbial pepper sprout. ‘Truly Gifted Kids: A Book About a Band Called Prefab Sprout’ by @nigetassell.bsky.social is out in two days tr.ee/-BLPqLQ27t 0144
new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Out 27th August Very special Union Chapel launch event with the band 19th August @suedehq.bsky.social @rodgeglass.bsky.social @matosman.bsky.social @theinsatiableones.bsky.social @themildonessuede.bsky.social 031
Reposted by new modern booksLouder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Some days are just FANTASTIC DAYS! Why not make Friday 13th November, 6.30pm at The Innside, Manchester one of them? Join @nickheyward.com in conversation at #Louder2026, celebrating his new autobiography. All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/yc4jexz9 051
