Take That: Now and Then

by Martin Roach (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2009

  $4.22

  Take That have acheived the biggest comeback in British pop history...and it seems they are only just beginning. In November 2008, Take That announced a summer tour for 2009 - yet even by their own remarkable standards, the frenzy for tickets was almost hysterical. Within three hours, all 700,000 tickets had been sold, forcing stadiums across Britain to be re-booked for extra dates. This was nothing new - the reformed 'man band' had already broken British records for DVD sales, single sales and released the fastest selling album of 2008 with Circus. They are re-writing all the record books...literally. How have they done it? Why does Britain adore Take That? Take That - Now and Then explores this phenomenon while this new, fully updated edition is also a vast visual bible for all Take That fans. From the band's first 'comeback album', Beautiful World, Take That's story is brought right up to the present day with full coverage of new singles, new albums, TV appearances, Ivor Novello and Brit Awards, growing families and spectacular stadium gigs. Further, the book will be hugely expanded with scores of colour and black and white photos, as well as rare and unseen memorabilia, ticket stubs, backstage passes, snap shots and studio snippets - taking fans from the early 90s and Robbie all the way to Take That's current 'man band' status . Take That are the UK's biggest pop band - Now and Then: The Illustrated Story will be a must-have book for their millions of fans.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.27

  Take That dominated the UK charts in the first half of the '90s, becoming the most successful British band since the Beatles. Fans were bereft at their break-up ten years ago but now the band is back, with a reunion tour in 2006. This book will recount the entire story of Take That, from their very beginnings to the present day. Take That - Then and Now gives a complete history of the band, with revelations on what's happened over the band's time together, and apart. Formed in Manchester in the early '90s, everyone had their Take That favourite, from the cheeky Robbie to talented Gary Barlow. Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange completed the group, and they went from strength to strength with their unique mix of high energy dance tunes and soulful ballads. The group had their UK breakthrough single with It Only Takes A Minute , while their album Take That And Party , debuted at number 5 in the UK album charts. Other hits over the years included A Million Love Songs , Could It Be Magic , Pray , Relight My Fire , featuring Lulu, and Everything Changes . This book will recount what went on behind the scenes during all those years, and will have first-hand interviews from the people who helped create the Take That Phenomenon. When the band split up The Samaritans set up telephone help lines to counsel distraught fans, and the news made the headlines. But now they're back and about to embark on a sell-out tour that will delight their faithful fans. This book will celebrate their years both in and out of the limelight, and is the perfect gift for any fan.