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    I never got a copy so a new updated version is perfect for the music library.
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    DGM is now taking pre-orders for ITCOKC for the USA (no release date as yet).

    https://shop.schizoidshop.com/in-the...ook-p1819.aspx

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    It doesn't state if it is Hardback or Paperback. at that price.
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    Hardback only as far as I know.
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    I paid this this a while ago. I actually have a signed copy of the original hardback, that has dropped down in value with the new book, glad the new one is a hardcopy though. I picked up the new one too because I'm always Crimson starved and the revised updates are enough to pull me in! Sorry to hear they don't have a release date for the new book.
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    Burning Shed says 11/15. Have mine preordered.
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    I’m halfway through my digital advance. Beyond additional material covering years after the first book, the entire thing has been revised, and for good reason. Sid’s first go was great and he proved himself a fine writer. But it’s nearly 20 years later, so (as you’d hope) he’s an even better writer. And it shows.

    So this isn’t just an expansion, it’s a revision and, so far, a damn fine one at that.

    A proper review will follow in the week leading up to release date, for anyone interested.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jkelman View Post
    I’m halfway through my digital advance. Beyond additional material covering years after the first book, the entire thing has been revised, and for good reason. Sid’s first go was great and he proved himself a fine writer. But it’s nearly 20 years later, so (as you’d hope) he’s an even better writer. And it shows.

    So this isn’t just an expansion, it’s a revision and, so far, a damn fine one at that.

    A proper review will follow in the week leading up to release date, for anyone interested.
    Very cool to hear! I was hoping for a revision as well as the addition of material on the more recent history.
    Thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jkelman View Post
    I’m halfway through my digital advance. Beyond additional material covering years after the first book, the entire thing has been revised, and for good reason. Sid’s first go was great and he proved himself a fine writer. But it’s nearly 20 years later, so (as you’d hope) he’s an even better writer. And it shows.

    So this isn’t just an expansion, it’s a revision and, so far, a damn fine one at that.

    A proper review will follow in the week leading up to release date, for anyone interested.
    That's great to hear. I've put in for my copy and I can't wait to read the new version of ITCOKC.

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    Will this book be available on Kindle? I don’t even remember how to read a physical book.

    I read the sample chapter on the website. Really made me feel bad for David Cross. John Wetton really wanted him gone, it seems.

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    Didn't have the previous book, so the "remastered 25th anniv version" is a no-brainer

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    Burning Shed says 11/15. Have mine preordered.
    I guess I'll have to wait a bit longer, so I can order through Waterstones' Brussels outlet.


    Do we have an ISBN number on this thingie?
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    ^ Your library doesn't have it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jkelman View Post
    I’m halfway through my digital advance. Beyond additional material covering years after the first book, the entire thing has been revised, and for good reason. Sid’s first go was great and he proved himself a fine writer. But it’s nearly 20 years later, so (as you’d hope) he’s an even better writer. And it shows.

    So this isn’t just an expansion, it’s a revision and, so far, a damn fine one at that.

    A proper review will follow in the week leading up to release date, for anyone interested.
    John,
    I know your advance copy is digital but do you know if the pictures included are colour or still black and white like in the original edition?
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeFrog View Post
    John,
    I know your advance copy is digital but do you know if the pictures included are colour or still black and white like in the original edition?
    Thanks,
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    Sorry, no idea. I’ve not hit any images so far, so my as an e (watermarked) may just be text only. If I run across any I’ll let you know.

    Also, I’ve just received permission to run an excerpt ftom the book, concurrent with my review. Great news, as I always like to do that, if possible.
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    Any word from Fripp on this newer edition? I remember he took some issue with some of contents when it was originally published. I concede this is from memory so I could be wrong about this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Splicer View Post
    Any word from Fripp on this newer edition? I remember he took some issue with some of contents when it was originally published. I concede this is from memory so I could be wrong about this.
    Fripp didn't actually take any issue with the factual quality of the book. He did call it the "toxic tome" as a result of all the negativity (directed mostly at him) from former members of Crimson.

    Sid Smith has been attached to DGM "officially" for a while now, so Fripp must have thought the book itself was pretty well done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SunshipVoyager1976 View Post
    Sid Smith has been attached to DGM "officially" for a while now, so Fripp must have thought the book itself was pretty well done.
    The new edition has actually been mentioned several times as an integral part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SunshipVoyager1976 View Post
    Fripp didn't actually take any issue with the factual quality of the book. He did call it the "toxic tome" as a result of all the negativity (directed mostly at him) from former members of Crimson.

    Sid Smith has been attached to DGM "officially" for a while now, so Fripp must have thought the book itself was pretty well done.
    Well that's good then. I'm sure the negativity would be bothersome for anyone if it was directed at them. I look forward to reading this version of the book.
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    Received my shipping confirmation from burning shed.

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    Just FYI, my review and a book excerpt will run tomorrow at all about jazz. As usual, I’ll post links tomorrow...
    It’s a tremendous rewrite ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by calyx View Post
    The new edition has actually been mentioned several times as an integral part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
    And it’s being published by Panegyric. Sid’s first book led to his being the band’s documentarian and in-house scribe. He has also co-curated all but one of the Elements Tour boxes released every year since 20@4.

    So it’s no hyperbole to say he’s a Crimson insider, with more access to, well, just about everything related to Crimson. So the new book reflects that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SunshipVoyager1976 View Post
    Fripp didn't actually take any issue with the factual quality of the book. He did call it the "toxic tome" as a result of all the negativity (directed mostly at him) from former members of Crimson.

    Sid Smith has been attached to DGM "officially" for a while now, so Fripp must have thought the book itself was pretty well done.
    It would have been irresponsible of Sid to do anything but what he did, wrt Fripp. But the truth is, it paints a fuller picture of an enigmatic, eclectic and eccentric guy who has also been far more egalitarian a leader, especially with the current group, than most. And who refuses to accept anything less than the best from himself, and those around him.

    I think he may have called it a “toxic tome” in jest...just my opinion.
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    I think Fripp is pretty self aware.
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