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THE JAM WERE THE RUNTS WHO BECAME KINGS. Initially derided by New Wavers for being uncool suburbanites, Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler unexpectedly proceeded to fulfil every promise ever made by punk as they took social protest and cultural authenticity to the top of the charts. The three-piece from Woking, Surrey racked up 18 hits, among them the timeless likes of In the City, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, Going Underground and Town Called Malice. Their classic albums included Setting Sons and Sound Affects. Yet their musical excellence was only the half of it: they prided themselves on remaining accessible to their fans, disdaining Americanisation and spurning commercial compromise. Although it was a blow to their army of followers, their split at the end of 1982 was hailed as the perfect illustration of their integrity: a bowing out at the top, regardless of financial temptation. Their story, though, was more complicated and sometimes less honourable than how it appeared from the outside, with the group's vaunted values contrasted by private recrimination and duplicity. Sean Egan has spoken to a raft of insiders to provide the definitive Jam biography. Via access to recording producers, music label staff and all three members of the Jam, he has uncovered the full truth about a remarkable band. "... 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

In 1912, Edgar Rice Burroughs created Tarzan, an orphaned English lord given a simian upbringing in the African jungle. The 'ape-man' has been an iconic character ever since. Tarzan: The Biography traces his history in prose, film, comic strips, comic books, radio, stage, television, video games and merchandise. It contains exclusive interviews with Burroughs family and associates, and with actors, directors, writers and artists who have brought the character to the public. Originally published as Ape-Man, this improved publication has been fully updated and augmented by over 100 images. This is the definitive word on the Lord of the Jungle. Interviewees include: -Danton Burroughs, grandson of Edgar Rice Burroughs -Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, Tarzan comics writers -Gary Goddard, co-screenwriter of Tarzan the Ape Man (Bo Derek version) -Hugh Hudson, director of Greystoke -Joe Kubert, Tarzan comics artist -Christopher Lambert, star of Greystoke -Denny Miller, Tarzan actor -Michael Moorcock, author and Tarzan expert -R A Salvatore, Tarzan author -David Yates, director of The Legend of Tarzan "...excellent book ... Egan writes ... with a winning mixture of affection, cattiness and awe-inspiring erudition" - Starburst