FREE FACTORY: THE STORY OF THE RECORD LABEL PDF Mick Middles | 480 pages | 07 May 2009 | Ebury Publishing | 9780753518250 | English | London, United Kingdom Factory: Story Of The Record Label | Books | Free shipping over £20 | HMV Store Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Factory by Mick Middles. Factory Records' fame and fortune were based on two bands - Joy Division and New Order - and one personality - that of its director, Tony Wilson. But by the s the story had changed Factory Records' fame and Factory: The Story of the Record Label were based on two bands - Joy Division and New Order - and one personality - that of its director, Tony Wilson. But by the s the story had changed. Critically acclaimed on its original publication inthis book tells the complete story of Factory Records' spectacular history, from the label's birth in s Manchester, through its '80s heyday and '90s demise. Now updated to include new material on the re-emergence of Joy Division, the death of Tony Wilson and the legacy of Factory Records, it draws on Factory: The Story of the Record Label interviews with the major players to give a fascinating insight into the unique personalities and chaotic reality behind one of the UK's most influential and successful independent record labels. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published May 7th by Virgin Books first published September More Details Original Title. Wilson and Factory Records. Other Editions 4. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Factoryplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating Factory: The Story of the Record Label. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Jun 27, Micheal rated it liked it Shelves: real-stories. Factory, Ian Curtis, New Order So what else is there to say? This Middles guy is a Mancunian who was there from the start, writing about the scene for the London music press. The main part of the book, written injust after Factory went bust and New Order kind of broke up is a good Factory: The Story of the Record Label in that there is stuff in here that you may not find elsewhere, from an observer A chapter on New Order on tour in the US in the summer ofwith Middles tagging along, is a highlight. At times, this part has an almost gonzo Factory: The Story of the Record Label to it. It's a pity the rest doesn't really, because that's just what a story like Tony Wilson's and Factory's needs. The added chapter, written incovers the death of Tony Wilson and reflects on the Factory legacy but is largely superfluous. It also, somehow, says nothing about the demise of one of the main protagonists in the story, New Order Manager Rob Gretton. And, while the book brushes over the death of Ian Curtis deliberately, because there's nothing else to say about itit ignores the death of Martin Hannett, another main Factory protagonist. That wasn't even mentioned. Overall though, really readable and packed with great Anthony H Wilson quotes though it focuses mainly on New Order, the Hacienda and Wilson and there's not much on other Factory acts. It was originally published as the story of Factory and New Order so I guess, yeah, that's why. Does make you want to dig out some New Order records though, my favourite being the 12" of the Perfect Kiss, a record I forgot I had until I read this book. Apr 15, Kay Smillie rated it really liked it. It has been superseded by the Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook autobiographies, although it was probably Factory: The Story of the Record Label book to go to when originally published. Worth reading just for a look back at the music scene in Manchester from the 70s to the Factory: The Story of the Record Label 90s, written by an author not afraid to express his opinion I liked the Drones, unlike Mick Middles. Ray Smillie. Pretty good book for learning about Factory records history. Puts a lot of focus on Joy Division and New Order. Dec 28, Jonathan Mccombie Factory: The Story of the Record Label it really liked it. Good insight into the workings of an unconventional record label. Factory: The Story of the Record Label 10, Mark Anthony rated it really liked it. A thoroughly enjoyable romp through the potted and eccentric history of the Factory label told with verve, wit and nostalgic warmth. Set against the backdrop of the punk explosion and the subsequent evolution of electronic dance music, the book deals honestly with the unlikely rise and fall of the label, its fractious relationships with some of its more memorable alumni, and recounts the curious history of the hacienda, Manchester's revolutionary nightclub venue. May 21, Colin Lowndes rated it it was amazing Shelves: music-biographies. Excellent account of the most successful poorly run business in the world! Brilliant book! An interesting and in-depth look at the Manchester music scene from the s to the s. I've been listening to New Order one of my favourite bands and Joy Division a lot recently and it is great to learn more about history of these bands and their members. Shelves: freeboxpunk. A good template for the film 24 Hour Party People, this book somehow manages to feel both exhaustive and Factory: The Story of the Record Label. I feel as though I've lived through the entire history of Factory, and yet I feel there are some gaping holes, especially around the Joy Division and New Order recordings. Aug 19, Erica Hudson marked it as to-read. I registered a book at BookCrossing. This influenced my record buying choices in college Paul Fiander-turner rated it really liked it Jan 24, Richard rated it it was amazing Dec 28, Dominic Jones rated it really liked it Jan 28, Matt Sebastian rated it liked it Oct 08, Mark Butler rated it liked it Oct 05, Emma S rated it liked it Mar 14, Jack Barton rated it really liked it Aug 17, Thanos rated it really liked it May 30, Richard rated it it was amazing Apr 24, Jazmin rated it really liked it Dec 06, Gretel rated it liked it Jun 08, Ben rated it liked it Jul 09, Aug 08, Flotsky rated it really liked it. Great anecdotal history of Factory, good fun read. 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