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Sat 14th Sep 2019: 21092019

An interesting collection of music related books to include Morrissey Lyrics translated by Goroh Nakagawa, Japanese paperback with obi strip, No Wave (a hardback photography book), Suicide No Compromise and other books on The Smiths, Pink Floyd and others.

An interesting collection of music related books to include Morrissey Lyrics translated by Goroh Nakagawa, Japanese paperback with obi strip, No Wave (a hardback photography book), Suicide No Compromise and other books on The Smiths, Pink Floyd and others.

Lot number: 577

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Four books signed by Blixa Bargeld. Known for his work with Einstürzende Neubauten and Nick Cave, the titles comprise Headcleaner, Stimmw Fribt Feuer, Serial Bathroom Dummy Run and 233 Celsius.

Four books signed by Blixa Bargeld. Known for his work with Einstürzende Neubauten and Nick Cave, the titles comprise Headcleaner, Stimmw Fribt Feuer, Serial Bathroom Dummy Run and 233 Celsius.

Lot number: 578

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Three signed books by Lydia Lunch to comprise Paradoxia, Adulteres Anonymous and Incriminating Evidence alongside an unsigned copy of The Need To Feed.

Three signed books by Lydia Lunch to comprise Paradoxia, Adulteres Anonymous and Incriminating Evidence alongside an unsigned copy of The Need To Feed.

Lot number: 579

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A signed copy of Wreckers Of Civilisation, The Story Of Coum Transmissions and Throbbing Gristle. This sought after book has autographs to the front page, to include Peter Sleazy Christopherson.

A signed copy of Wreckers Of Civilisation, The Story Of Coum Transmissions and Throbbing Gristle. This sought after book has autographs to the front page, to include Peter Sleazy Christopherson.

Lot number: 580

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A signed copy of Waterloo Sunset by Ray Davies. This hardback book bears the authors autograph to the first page.

A signed copy of Waterloo Sunset by Ray Davies. This hardback book bears the authors autograph to the first page.

Lot number: 581

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A paperback signed copy of Wanna Go Out? by Theresa Stern, the pseudonym of Richard Hell and Tom Verlaine. This French translation issue was limited to 1000 copies and bears the autograph of Tom Verlaine to the front cover and Richard Hell to the title page.

A paperback signed copy of Wanna Go Out? by Theresa Stern, the pseudonym of Richard Hell and Tom Verlaine. This French translation issue was limited to 1000 copies and bears the autograph of Tom Verlaine to the front cover and Richard Hell to the title page.

Lot number: 582

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Two signed Willie Nelson books comprising The Facts Of Life And Other Dirty Jokes signed to the page opposite the title page and a Willie Nelson autobiography with autograph to the title page.

Two signed Willie Nelson books comprising The Facts Of Life And Other Dirty Jokes signed to the page opposite the title page and a Willie Nelson autobiography with autograph to the title page.

Lot number: 583

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Three books signed by Richard Hell to comprise Godlike, Go Now and Hot And Cold. All have autographs to the title page.

Three books signed by Richard Hell to comprise Godlike, Go Now and Hot And Cold. All have autographs to the title page.

Lot number: 584

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Six signed music related books, with signatures to include Richard Strange, Howard Devoto, Hugh Cromwell, Robert Wyatt, J G Thirwell and Mary Woronov.

Six signed music related books, with signatures to include Richard Strange, Howard Devoto, Hugh Cromwell, Robert Wyatt, J G Thirwell and Mary Woronov.

Lot number: 585

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Three books signed by Frankie Fraser, the notorious gangster who later starred in films such as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well as a signed biography on Eddie Richardson.

Three books signed by Frankie Fraser, the notorious gangster who later starred in films such as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well as a signed biography on Eddie Richardson.

Lot number: 586

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A collection of signed books, to include autographs by Kyle MacLachlan (Dale Cooper Of Twin Peaks), Gary Valentine, Peter OToole, Monica Lewinsky, Jerry Springer, Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner), Stephen Fry, Ronnie Barker and Martin Amis.

A collection of signed books, to include autographs by Kyle MacLachlan (Dale Cooper Of Twin Peaks), Gary Valentine, Peter OToole, Monica Lewinsky, Jerry Springer, Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner), Stephen Fry, Ronnie Barker and Martin Amis.

Lot number: 587

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Two handwritten letters from Epic Soundtracks (Kevin Paul Godfrey), the brother of Nikki Sudden. Epic was a key member of Swell Maps and later also played with Australian bands Crime & the City Solution and These Immortal Souls. The letters date to circa 1985-1986 with Epic detailing the working track titles and songwriters of the debut album of Crime & The City Solution, with some of these track names later changing. Epic also mentions a new record he made with his brother which features Rowland Howard (The Birthday Party) playing slide guitar.

Two handwritten letters from Epic Soundtracks (Kevin Paul Godfrey), the brother of Nikki Sudden. Epic was a key member of Swell Maps and later also played with Australian bands Crime & the City Solution and These Immortal Souls. The letters date to circa 1985-1986 with Epic detailing the working track titles and songwriters of the debut album of Crime & The City Solution, with some of these track names later changing. Epic also mentions a new record he made with his brother which features Rowland Howard (The Birthday Party) playing slide guitar.

Lot number: 588

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A unique and interesting letter typed from Michael Gira of New York band Swans. Dated June 15, 1986, the letter is a response to a fan, answering some questions about upcoming material. Gira states that he has sent out manuscripts for a pornographic photo/writing book but has had no response, that the Raymond Pettibone Collaboration did take place and that the stories narrated by Jarboe are almost complete. Gira goes on to mention new material that he is recording such as A Screw (12” EP released in 1986) and that the release of Holy Money would be delayed. This letter is accompanied with an envelope from M Gira and a Swans sticker.

A unique and interesting letter typed from Michael Gira of New York band Swans. Dated June 15, 1986, the letter is a response to a fan, answering some questions about upcoming material. Gira states that he has sent out manuscripts for a pornographic photo/writing book but has had no response, that the Raymond Pettibone Collaboration did take place and that the stories narrated by Jarboe are almost complete. Gira goes on to mention new material that he is recording such as A Screw (12” EP released in 1986) and that the release of Holy Money would be delayed. This letter is accompanied with an envelope from M Gira and a Swans sticker.

Lot number: 589

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A highly rare copy of Selfishness by Michael Gira of Swans with drawings by Raymond Pettibon, the artist behind Sonic Youths famous Goo album cover. This pamphlet was released on a highly limited press of 500, this copy being signed and dated by Michael Gira to the cover.

A highly rare copy of Selfishness by Michael Gira of Swans with drawings by Raymond Pettibon, the artist behind Sonic Youths famous Goo album cover. This pamphlet was released on a highly limited press of 500, this copy being signed and dated by Michael Gira to the cover.

Lot number: 590

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A signed first edition paperback copy of The Consumer by Michael Gira of Swans. This copy bears the autograph of Michael Gira to the title page, dated 1996, and features a drawing to the bottom of the page.

A signed first edition paperback copy of The Consumer by Michael Gira of Swans. This copy bears the autograph of Michael Gira to the title page, dated 1996, and features a drawing to the bottom of the page.

Lot number: 591

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A rare and interesting signed copy of Three Stories By Michael Gira. This photocopy pack of stories was sold on the Swans 1997 tour and comprises drawings and stories written by Gira. The stories comprise MTV And The Cult Of The Body, The Idiot And My Birth. This example bears the autograph of Michael Gira to the unbound title page and also features a small drawing underneath.

A rare and interesting signed copy of Three Stories By Michael Gira. This photocopy pack of stories was sold on the Swans 1997 tour and comprises drawings and stories written by Gira. The stories comprise MTV And The Cult Of The Body, The Idiot And My Birth. This example bears the autograph of Michael Gira to the unbound title page and also features a small drawing underneath.

Lot number: 592

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