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Having not read either of them, I am eagerly awaiting the new addition of Stebbins' The Real Beach Boy and Desper's book. Is there any news on these books? Are there other books that are in the works that I should be anticipating?

Also, I'm about to get a kindle and  there seems to be a lack of BB ebooks available. :(

I've not heard anything specific on a new edition of The Real Beach Boy but would love to read a updated version, I'm also really looking forward to Jon's new Beach Boys FAQ book which should be out this month Jon?

Speaking of updated versions of books, when is AGD going to do an updated version of the Complete Guide? Lots of stuff has been released since the last version in 2004 - Gettin' In Over My Head, BWPS, What I Really Want For Christmas, That Lucky Old Sun, BWRG, Pacific Ocean Blue reissue, Postcard from California and soon The Smile Sessions and In The Key Of Disney. I would love to read Andrew's review of GIOMH which should be hilarious!  :)

They should have re-released "Look, Listen, Vibrate, Smile" considering all that's going on  :-\

September 20 release date for Beach Boys FAQ according to this - http://www.halleonardbooks.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=332994

IIRC, Jon was considering an updated version of The Real Beach Boy to coincide with POB's 2008 reissue . As for Stephen's book, unless I've missed something, I didn't realise an update was in the works. I sure hope there is as it's a fascinating read.

Last I heard, Mr. Desper was working on updating his book "Recording The Beach Boys" but then took a hiatus with it after getting sick with Shingles. He's back in business now, and I'm thinking if enough people express interest in it, he'll feel motivated to finish it!

Yeah that's the last I heard as well.  I really hope he does, I've been itching to get my hands on that book for a long time.  If the posts he's made here over the years are any indication, it'll be a real treat to read!

I'm there. I hope that he can expand upon the work he did with The Beach Boys pre-Sunflower/Surf's Up too!

I am dying to read "Recording The Beach Boys" by Mr. Desper. I remember reading the bulk of that Desper Archive somewhere... so informative and so enjoyable to read! A whole book of it would be awesome. I am eagerly awaiting the reissue of The Real Beach Boy and am holding off reading the original pressing until the new one comes out. So i  really hope Mr Stebbins and Mr Desper can find the time soon to finish off these books!

I hope someone writes a book about Mike Love: The Teal Beach Boy

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My book 50 Sides of The Beach Boys will be out in Spring 2012 through ECW Press.

The publisher is now telling me that September 20th is the publication date of my new Beach Boys FAQ book...getting close.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879309873/ref=pe_143810_20758230_snp_dp

Just got my copy through e-bay!  8)

Woah, did Amazon JUST change their layout? It's kinda weird.

Oh and consider the book pre-ordered by me. If 9/20 is the day, I should be getting it the same day as the blu ray edition of Dumbo  :lol

Count me in on that one.  If it's anything close to as good as Geoff Emerick's book (Here, There, and Everywhere) on recording The Beatles, we're in for a killer treat.  I hope Desper brings all the personal band stuff into it like Emerick did.  If he only talks about the recording aspect, that will be ok with me, but it probably won't be as exciting.

Hopefully mine will be out within the year.

Emerick's book is fantastic. And I too would LOVE a book on the recording techniques used in The Beach Boys music (especially during the Sunflower, Surf's Up, Friends period).

Mark Dillon has a great book coming out. Watch for more about it.

Will do.    Your endorsement has me eager to get a copy.

Excellent. Cannot have enough Beach Boys books!

Thanks for the heads-up, Peter!

What is the subject matter of Mike Eder's book and Mark Dillon's book?

The Beach Boys.

I've read considerable criticisms of this book, notably from Ken Scott - http://www.royalgenes.biz/rec.music.beatles/thread499.html (http://www.royalgenes.biz/rec.music.beatles/thread499.html).

Nice. 2 days before my birthday. Will be dropping a hint to relatives.

Looking forward to it, Jon...

All of those three books sound very good to my ears. I hope that through quality material like the kind of books we got over the last 15 years (circa) will have a positive influence on the people's opinion of the Beach Boys.

Well I know that's the goal.

Jon, I just pre-ordered your book on Amazon. A perfect birthday gift to me from the wife, as it is being released a day before my birthday. I'm gonna be broke buying all this Beach Boys stuff this Fall.

Thanks, I hope you enjoy it...and Happy Birthday month!

.........and 5 days before my birthday. Gotta gittit! Happy birthday to me!

Maybe we should all chip in, buy it, and send it to you for your special day

   
New book for spring 2012: 50 Sides of The Beach Boys

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,10218.0.html (http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,10218.0.html)

   
I Can Hear Music is finished!

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,10748.0.html

Thanks I was going to try to find that thread.

No worries. Goes without saying thay I'm looking forward to reading your work.

Thank you!! Looking forward to both.

 :lol

Thanks I am really excited about having everyone read it.