The Manchester Chronicles by Clint Boon - ISBN: 9781800962828
Hardcover
Clint Boon’s firsthand account of Manchester’s legendary music scene.
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The Manchester Chronicles

True Tales of Music, Madness and Mayhem 1976–2006

$55.08

  • Hardcover

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    15 December 2026

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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 CHRONICLES…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781800962828
ISBN-10:1800962827
Author:Clint Boon, Shaun Ryder
Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint:Monoray
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:15 December 2026
Dimensions:240mm x 156mm
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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 *

About The Author

Clint Boon

Clint Boon is a musician and DJ based in Stockport. He first came to fame as keyboard player for the Inspiral Carpets, responsible for their defining organ sound. The band, who reformed in 2023 to much excitement, are seen as one of the definitive ‘Madchester’ groups producing a stack of highly acclaimed and chart-topping hit singles and albums.

From 2004-2023, Clint was a permanent fixture on well-known radio stations in Manchester and has become one of the country’s most sought-after club DJs. As a key and much-loved figure in Manchester’s music scene over three decades, Clint is a passionate advocate for the city and its ever-evolving music scene.

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