The Elton John Scrapbook [Paperback]

Mary Anne Cassata (Author), Jim Turano (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: Citadel (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806523220
• ISBN-13: 978-0806523224
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,583,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING TRIBUE TO ELTON JOHN AND HIS FANS, March 23, 2003

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Lisa Marie (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Paperback)

I recently bought the Elton John Scrapbook by Mary Anne Cassata. I have been a loyal fan since the early Seventies and this book is everything a fan could ever want in one BIG scrapbook setting; loads of color pics (many rare), fascinating bits of information, extensive album reviews, memorabilia, trivia, concert highlights and even an extensive chapter on Bernie Taupin. The Elton John Scrapbook is absolutely a delightful and a respectable tribute to Elton and his fans (SEE the East End Lights, Fan Survey and Collecting Elton John chapters). Finally, an Elton John book that is not another rehash biography, but a celebration of the man, his music, his life and his fans. Bravo Miss Cassata!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Review: Good Book, Needs Corrections, January 29, 2003

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James J. Mckay (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Paperback)

Like David above, I also had a small hand in this one. I have mixed feelings about the first edition. It's a potpourri of Elton fandom--it gives one an overview of Elton's career while paying special attention to the 1990s. Too many books focus on Elton's hey day in the 1970s without paying attention to his rebirth in the 1990s stirred unparalleled excitement for his fans. This book does an admirable job of addressing today's Elton John.

The downside to this first edition is that it is riddled with mistakes and typos. Those fans frustrated by the mistakes and inaccuracies in MCA's first edition of the "To Be Continued..." box set will have a similar reaction to this book. That's unfortunate because several respected Elton experts were recruited to contribute to this book and it doesn't reflect their talents.

WAIT FOR THE NEXT EDITION BEFORE PURCHASING. Looking forward to a newer edition with corrections, so I can give it more stars. Until then, there are several other Elton pictorial books that are more worthy of your purchase.

Jim McKay

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Great Work, April 13, 2003

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Rhonda (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Elton John Scrapbook (Paperback)

Another great piece by author Mary Anne Cassata. I have been reading her Elton and Bernie Taupin stories for two decades in national music magazines, and she is considered a reliable source for her hard-to-get information. I especially enjoyed the rare photographs and interview material, as well as the lengthy chapter on Bernie. As an Elton fan, I delighted in this scrapbook and I flip through it often. It's a fun, easy read and it's informative as well. Bravo!