The Manchester Chronicles
True Tales of Music, Madness and Mayhem 1976–2006
$54.60
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2026
Summary
“This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written” - GUY GARVEY, Elbow
“A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand” - TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans
“Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows” - JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths
“Clint knows it all, has done it all” - PETER HOOK, New Order
WITH A FOREWORD BY SHAUN RYDER
THE MANCHESTER CH…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781800962828 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1800962827 |
| Author: | Clint Boon, Shaun Ryder |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Monoray |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 637g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 164mm x 236mm |
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Critics Review
‘Inspiral Carpets are true pioneers and, as a musician, DJ, music fan and a brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand. He’s part of the fabric that makes the story of Manchester, music, and beyond.’ – TIM BURGESS * The Charlatans *
‘I am so delighted that the Gentleman of Manchester Music has decided to tell us all his secrets! Clint knows it all, has done it all, and along the way has amazed us all with his loyalty, his friendship, his ‘Joie De Vivre’ and his own wonderful music. I thank God for the many, many lessons he has taught me, and to be part of his family is such an honour. Good luck mate XX’ – PETER HOOK * New Order *
‘This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written. Funny, touching and fascinating. Clint the trail blazer, facilitator and now chronicler. Is there no end to the man’s talents?’
– GUY GARVEY * Elbow *‘There isn’t one other single person that’s EVER existed in Greater Manchester called ‘Clint’. That is a fact.’ – NOEL GALLAGHER * Oasis *
‘Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows.’ – JOHNNY MARR * The Smiths *
‘The Manchester Chroniclesis funny, affectionate and packed with the kind of detail that comes from actually having been there. More importantly, it captures Manchester music as a continuing community rather than a sequence of museum-piece eras. A hugely enjoyable trip through thirty extraordinary years of music, madness and mayhem.’
* Louder Than War *’[there are] many excellent stories in Boon’s new memoirThe Manchester Chronicles.Reading the book, one gets the sense that there isn’t a major Manchester music figure or band that Boon has not encountered or encouraged.’ – Safraz Manzoor * iPaper *
‘A full-throated celebration of not just the music, but the great city Boon calls home. Manchester.’ * The Arts Desk *
Clint Boon
Clint Boon
Clint Boon is a musician and DJ based in Stockport. He first gained recognition as the keyboard player for the Inspiral Carpets, where he was responsible for their distinctive organ sound. The band, considered one of the definitive “Madchester” groups, reformed in 2023 to considerable enthusiasm and have produced numerous highly acclaimed and chart-topping hit singles and albums.
From 2004 to 2023, Clint was a regular presence on prominent Manchester radio stations and has since become one of the country’s most in-demand club DJs. As a significant and cherished figure in Manchester’s music scene for over three decades, Clint is a vocal supporter of the city and its dynamic, evolving musical landscape.
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