The Monkees, Memories & the Magic [Paperback]

Edward Wincentsen (Author), Many photographers (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Wynn Publishing Company; 1 edition (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964280884
• ISBN-13: 978-0964280885
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,451,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been a lot better., July 18, 2000

By 

erictheb "erictheb" (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Monkees, Memories & the Magic (Paperback)

As a major Monkees fan for many years, I was excited to hear about a new Monkees book out, a different kind of Monkees book as the positive reviews say. This slim volume gets an A for its heartwarming intent and some interesting rare photos but only a C or 3 total grade for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's a slim, large-font, quick read with a dull cover and poor editing, as well as a hefty price tag for what it offers. It contains many grammatical errors, misspellings, and awkward syntax. There are even some factual errors; serious fans will know which I mean. It seems the author went straight from his laptop to the publisher. The fan stories related are for the most part typical, generic, repetitive fair about how they all first discovered, became inspired by, and/or met the Monkees. And they seem to have been selected from a small amount of contacts the author has, including Davy and Alan Green, Davy's longtime co-worker. Some of the stories aren't even new, and yet others concern the author's own Monkee experiences. The casual fan won't care or find interest in the stories which could concern any artist. The serious fans have surely already read similar tales in greater detail in Monkee Business Fanzine and all the other great fan publications and websites. Ultimately, this book could have been bigger (another 100 stories?), more attractive, and better edited, if this were to be the ultimate fan tale compilation. Recommended for the completist only.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This book needs a good editor, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Monkees, Memories & the Magic (Paperback)

This was the first book I bought about the Monkees, but I returned it almost immediately for a refund, I was so disappointed. The book is in serious need of an editor. Spelling, grammar, and style errors abound. It is just one long rambling account of how the author and some fans feel about the Monkees. I highly recommend The Monkees Tale and Monkeemania, for both content and pictures. Both books are filled with numerous quotes from the Monkees and others involved with the group from the beginning, and many great pictures, as well as discographies and episode guides.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories from the Fans, March 19, 2000

By 

Jan Chilton (Myrtle Beach, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Monkees, Memories & the Magic (Paperback)

Monkees, Music, and the Magic is just that! The author of this book was a fan himself, and can write with the enthusiasm and youthfulness that only we can recall like it was yesterday.

The Monkees appeared when those of us in our 40's were still innocent. They had a magic and gentleness that became a part of our lives and still lives on even though these beautiful boys are now handsome and talented gentlemen.

They are all kind and down to earth guys, and have touched their fan's lives in many ways through the 30 years they have grown up with us. This book contains stories and anecdotes of the many ways they have thrilled us, sang to us, and in many cases actually helped us through the bad times.

If you were ever a fan, you'll enjoy reading the accounts of our interactions with the guys. If you aren't a fan, you probably will be when you finish this book.

A cute, breezy, and touching collection of heartfelt love for the boys of a band that might have never been, but for fate, music, and magic.