For the first time ever the extraordinary 25-year career of Britain’s most enigmatic multi-award winning duo - Show of Hands - is revealed through photographs and their own words. This deluxe book delivers rare images, a wealth of information and new insight into the duo.Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are held up as icons for their pioneering and audacious approach to the music business.
Throughout their 29 album career they have consistently received excellent reviews, extolling Knightley’s searing ability to nail social and political issues with wit and humour, bringing naratives vividly to life with gorgeous melodies and sing-along choruses embellished with Beer’s perfect musical virtuosity.
Show of Hands has become a grass-roots phenomenon, with a loyal and ever-expanding fan base of tens of thousands, sell out gigs at the Royal Albert Hall and several award winning albums. Their beautiful songs, firmly rooted in local tradition receive standing ovations wherever they perform.
This in-depth exceptional book weaves the voices telling their remarkable tale.
- Deluxe collectors edition
- Exclusive and rare photographs
- The story of Show Of Hands by Elizabeth Kinder (fRoots)
- Designed by Stylorouge
- Hardback book with 3mm rigid board slipcase
- 224 pages
- 170gsm matt art paper
- Dimensions including slipcase: 304x265x32mm
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