Denny Remembered, Dennis Wilson In Words and Pictures [Paperback]

Edward Wincentsen (Author), Edward L. Wincentsen (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wynn Publishing Company; 2nd Rev edition (August 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964280833
• ISBN-13: 978-0964280830
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dennis Wilson as seen through friendly eyes, May 10, 2000

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Home Cinema (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denny Remembered, Dennis Wilson In Words and Pictures (Paperback)

I consider myself a true fan of the Beach Boys (yes, this species exists in Switzerland)and I've read a couple of books on the subject. If you are not very familiar with the story of the group and the background of the Wilson family, this book is NOT for you. It is rather a collection of articles, views (and reviews) of people close to Dennis Wilson, including even his children. The author clearly expects the reader to know the background, since not even a brief biography is included. But if you DO know your Beach Boys, this book is great. Rare pictures I haven't seen anywhere else and very personal stories about Dennis. The man deserved this book. However, since good reading about DW is scarce, a little bit more background on Dennis history would have been a nice addition. Ok, and now I'm gonna listen to Pacific Ocean Blue and think once more about what he could have accomplished, if he was still alive.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A moving read, December 13, 2002

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This review is from: Denny Remembered, Dennis Wilson In Words and Pictures (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book, particularly because of the positive spirit of it. It was an attempt to correct some misperceptions about a most misunderstood person. The stories from friends, family and acquaintances added a wonderful new dimension to the public perception of Dennis Wilson. It makes you wish that you knew him. He touched the lives of many people. His loss was tragic, not just for the music that might have been, but also for those of us who never got to meet him.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Denny Remembered, June 27, 2003

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Frances Mckinney "urbanlass" (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denny Remembered, Dennis Wilson In Words and Pictures (Paperback)

It gushed too much like an article from a teen magazine. I'm giving this one to the thrift store, and I always keep my rock and roll books. There were some poignant moments where you saw more of Dennis Wilson than just his womanizing and self-destructive personality. But if you want meatier text that really delves into who Dennis Wilson was and what his music was all about, definitely read Dumb Angel: The Life and Music of Dennis Wilson by Adam Webb. Also a good read is Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy by John Stebbins.