Animal Tracks: The Story of The Animals
“Detailed, extremely readable, crammed with new interviews with band members” – Mojo
“…thoroughly engaging appraisal of the long, strange trip that was Burdon and co.’s career...” – The Guardian
“…relentlessly entertaining … “ – Goldmine
Not Necessarily Stoned but Beautiful: The Making of Are You Experienced (US title: Jimi Hendrix and the Making of Are You Experienced)
“…his judgements on this album are sound and lovingly eloquent” – Uncut
“An original contribution to the enormous body of Hendrix literature” – Library Journal
Sick of Being Me
“In a novel that is heavy on realism and light on glamour, Egan has given life to a character whose grimly humorous and ultimately affecting story lingers unforgettably” - Goldmine
“There's something of Roddy Doyle's gritty realism in the dialogue, and his harrowing descriptions of junkiedom rival Irving Welsh. Cleverly plotted with plenty of social context, it's what in pre-rock'n'roll times the Victorians would have called a cautionary tale. But Egan doesn't moralise and his denouement is genuinely shocking. A snorting good read. - Uncut
Our Music is Red - with Purple Flashes: The Story of the Creation
"A glorious tale triumphantly told by the prolific Egan, who does his usual thorough job in unturning every bizarre twist of the saga" - Uncut
The Guys Who Wrote ’em
“…a fascinating journey into the heart of the creative impulse” - Goldmine
“In his efforts to penetrate the anonymity of some of the world’s great songwriting teams and individuals, Egan has run with a good idea and made it better … This is enthralling…” - Uncut
The Rough Guide to The Rolling Stones
“Author Egan does a fine job of freshening well-trodden facts and busting myths… He also nicely steers clear of sycophancy… All in all, a perfect introduction for the wannabe Stoner” - Guitar & Bass
“…illuminating to newcomers, as well as those who imagine that they know it all” – Record Collector
Don't Mess with the Best
“These stories are interesting, intelligent and well-written. Children who are approaching, putting up with or getting out of their teenage years are described with lively observation and appropriate language. Sometimes we may not like or approve of them, but we cannot but feel some twinges of pity for them. Tears often flow from the eyes of these toughs. With the older characters the scars of the old life are still to be seen on characters who are much more like us, a difficulty handled well and admirably. These are clever, strong stories about a group we rarely come across" - Encomium personally provided by Stanley Middleton (Booker Prize Winner 1974)
"I was struck by their authenticity (not easily acquired) and, almost paradoxically, their sensitivity. They acquire a momentum of their own as the feeling of a single personality (the narrator) develops, deepens and broadens - culminating in a fitting climax, `Me and Jools', which with a dynamic of its own, resonates most strongly. The sense of understatement plays a not inconsiderable part in what feels like original material - original, not least, in its fusing of two cultures" - Encomium personally provided by David Storey (Booker Prize Winner 1976)
“Acutely well realised… dialogue pitch perfect and wholly authentic… took me into a new and real world of today… Terry is a real creation – he could be the Pinky of our time” - Encomium personally provided by Melvyn Bragg
50 Years of Coronation Street
“An opportunity to re-live fifty years of popular drama... An invaluable guide to the making of a television classic” - Encomium personally provided by Michael Cox, former Coronation Street director and producer
“It rings very true, and there are some fascinating quotes from many old colleagues. A remarkable piece of work” - Encomium personally provided by John Finch, former Coronation Street scriptwriter and producer
“Diligent and astonishingly detailed research has led to an absorbing narrative. It surely is a must read for anyone who watches the show at all regularly” - Encomium personally provided by Stan Barstow, author of A Kind of Loving, former Coronation Street consultant
“There are … lots of books about Coronation Street, but I found Sean Egan, Fifty Years of Coronation Street: The (Very) Unofficial History (2010) to be the most informative…“ - Dominic Sandbrook, The Great British Dream Factory: The Strange History of Our National Imagination
The Doc’s Devils: Manchester United 1972-1977
"...incredible detail and player insight into key matches. Painstakingly researched and well written..." —FourFourTwo
“Five lengthy sections deal with each of Docherty's rollercoaster seasons at Old Trafford. These draw upon meticulous, extensive research in the press and interviews with some ex-players and other personnel ... Such is the thoroughness of the narrative that every match is discussed and the set pieces, including the 1976 and 1977 Cup finals, are presented in revealing detail” —When Saturday Comes
The Mammoth Book of Bob Dylan
“The Bob Dylan publishing cottage industry continues apace … This is one of the better ones … It collects various writings from over the years by Dylan scholars and journalists and is both fun to dip into and yet manages to catch some of Dylan’s magic.” —Catholic Herald
“…a great book ... as discursive and illuminating as any recent book on Dylan I've read” —Encomium personally provided by Craig McGregor, editor of Bob Dylan: A Retrospective
Ponies & Rainbows: The Life of James Kirkwood
“Primarily it is factual, insofar as the laws of libel and good taste demand. It’s also infinitely, un-put-down-able reading (which is never a bad thing), and finally, it celebrates a man whose life should be celebrated …” —examiner.com
Ape-Man: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to 100 Years of Tarzan
“…excellent book … Egan writes … with a winning mixture of affection, cattiness and awe-inspiring erudition." Rating: Nine out of ten. —Starburst
Keith Richards on Keith Richards
“…entertaining look at one of rock's most iconic figures. Egan … does an admirable job as a curator … Even readers who consider themselves well-versed on Richards will find new material here.” —Publishers Weekly
Bowie on Bowie
“…sparking collection of interviews that captures Bowie at his most eloquent ...” —Booklist
“…a fascinating journey through the mind of a musician many people claim to 'know' but who proves time and again that his own essence is often foreign to himself. An asset for Bowie fans”—Library Journal
“It’s great fun to browse through. And it’s the closest you’ll get to an actual Bowie autobiography” —Goldmine
“...this imaginative compendium of more than thirty interviews is a welcome addition to an ever-lengthening bibliography … So good, you want to read it as you revisit his peerless catalog” —Classic Pop
James Bond: The Secret History
"...an extremely well-researched and snappily written excursion into the universe of the world's favourite secret agent that leaves no avenue unexplored..." —Starburst
Love With a Passion Called Hate: The Inside Story of The Jam
“… Sean Egan has written the most definitive telling of the story to date ... the book perfectly captures the era and ardent fanaticism that The Jam evoked during their reign while also offering insightful commentary on the music” —Classic Pop
Can You Dig It: The Phenomenon of The Warriors
“More comprehensive than some studies of Shakespeare … Vivid recollections from the key players … This combination of highbrow analysis and grindhouse detail works perfectly to deliver the ultimate garbage-pail campfire tale” —SFX
“Sean Egan can certainly dig into it. The entertainment historian lends his investigative talents to a deep dive into Walter Hill's cult classic …. absorbing chronicle" —Total Film
Planet of the Apes: The Complete History
"Egan carefully unpicks the frayed strands in his well-researched history … an upstanding primates primer" —Total Film
“In this engaging overview Sean Egan covers the full sweep of the Apes story … Well worth getting your stinking paws on" —SFX
“An engrossing, detailed chronological exploration … an engaging, highly-readable and occasionally warts’n’all pocket digest of the history of cinema’s first sci-fi movie series” — Starburst
Rod Stewart: The Classic Years
“Persuasively recovers Stewart as an important artist … Encylopaedic in knowledge yet sprightly in tone, this is an engaging read for even the deepest sceptic” ~ Shindig!
Long Agos and Worlds Apart: The Definitive Small Faces Biography (Equinox)
“Entertaining and thoroughly researched” – The Spectator
“Sean Egan's methodically researched Long and Worlds Apart is a worthy addition to any bookshelf … Compelling reading” – Classic Rock
“Long Agos… is a more than worthy addition to the canon that will educate even die-hard fans” – Shindig!
Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed The World (Jawbone)
“Plows some surprisingly fertile new ground in the fields of Dylanology … The writing is grounded in an encyclopedic knowledge and an obvious love for his subject … You are left with a renewed sense of wonder about the man and his music” ~ Ugly Things