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People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry Hardcover – December 14, 2021

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'David Katz's in-depth portrayal of his genius is to be commended and is an essential addition to any serious music fan's collection' David Rodigan MBE OD

'For the complete picture of this musical genius you can't get better than David Katz's People Funny Boy - if you're into Scratch, it's essential' Don Letts

Arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music, Lee Perry brought Bob Marley to international stardom and has since collaborated with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney, The Clash and The Beastie Boys. The book delves behind the myth of Perry to give a fuller examination of his life and work through extensive interviews with family members, fellow artists, friends, lovers, enemies, as well as the man himself to present a complex portrait of a unique soul driven by unseen spiritual forces. This revised and expanded edition has been thoroughly updated and completely overhauled to render a more nuanced, accurate and accessible read, with new information on Perry's later years, including his Grammy Award, cessation of herb smoking and final passing, as well as previously unpublished information about his early life, his unique relationship with Marley, and his fabled Black Ark studio.

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    December 14, 2021
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    6.38 x 2.28 x 9.37 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1399601547
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1399601542
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ White Rabbit (December 14, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1399601547
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399601542
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 2.28 x 9.37 inches
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Born in San Francisco but long resident in London, David Katz is author of People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae. He also contributed to the Rough Guide to Reggae, A Tapestry of Jamaica, and Keep On Running: The Story of Island Records. Since the mid-1980s, Katz's writing and photographs have appeared in many international periodicals and music books, and he has co-ordinated and annotated over 100 retrospective collections of Jamaican music. He has also co-hosted reggae radio programmes on three continents, released original records in the UK and France, and contributed to various radio and television documentaries and feature films, while his Dub Me Always deejay nights continue to be a regular feature of London's musical nightlife.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading about one of the inventors of modern music
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
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I always regretted not reading the earlier edition of this book, and when I saw an updated version had been released it was an easy decision to buy it. I had heard the book contained excruciating detail about even the smallest releases, but this is a fantastic problem to have. It took a long time to finish the book because nearly all of these songs findable online and so many of them are worth seeking out. I've been a Lee Perry fan for 15+ years and felt like I had a good handle on his contributions to music, and this book showed me how much more there was to learn.

In telling the story of Scratch's life, Katz also relays a fascinating oral history of the Jamaican music industry and the in depth details of the evolution of the music itself. Lee Perry was there for all of it, often times showing the rest of the world the way forward. The Clash, the Beatles, the Stones, and the Beastie Boys counted themselves as fans. Bob Marley owed so much to the man. Truly complete book about one of the most important people in modern music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive info on the maestro
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
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Crucial information for understanding Scratch and his mindset as well as his antics and influence. David’s dedication to first hand accounts of artists who worked with Scratch really makes clear how those artists felt he got the best out of them and that this was one of Scratch’s true talents, to inspire others to greater heights. He did that by example of his own individuality. It’s amazing how many people he touched throughout his career, nearly every artist in Jamaica during his time there and then far beyond reaching around the globe.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite reggae book, reference or otherwise ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2010
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This is a serious book about reggae music - a history of the music in a way, from the perspective a single individual (Scratch). Entertaining and yet filled with facts, and especially for collectors, this book contains lots of clues and actual references to various obscure tracks that one might otherwise miss. I call it the Atlas Roadmap since I use it frequently for my various projects. Well written and thoroughly researched, we have a quality piece of work that Mr. Katz has put all of his energy into and that deserves much praise.
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Ras Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very Upsetting!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2001
Scratch your Lee Perry itch. I am awed to have in my hands 536 pages of all things Upsetting. Buy this book, if a so a so.
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MaRk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2023
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LSP was a genius. This is such a great read...essential for fans.
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Mr.Motab
5.0 out of 5 stars super buch!! gebraucht fast wie neu aber viel billiger!!!
Reviewed in Germany on June 28, 2013
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da das buch neu sehr teuer ist will eben selten aufgelegt, bin ich froh, das es dieses Gebraucht Angebot gab!
kann nur empfehlen und werde in Zukunft auch wieder gebraucht über dieses Portal kaufen, da der Erlös sogar noch sozialen Projekten zugute kommt!!
Also toi, toi, toi!!
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K. Eden
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2022
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Having already bought the first edition of Dave Katz’ epic Lee Perry I was more than happy to buy what promised to be a revised, updated and edited version, this time in hardback.
At 633 pages and larger print than the first edition it proved to be both a better read and also, for this reader, a bit of a chore, particularly in relation to Perry’s final years. Whilst reading about his adventures in Europe , touring and recording , it ended up being a bit trainspotterish.
I’m sure the core of the book relating to the classic Black Ark Studios will be what appeals to most avid Scratch fans, and on this score whilst Dave Katz has further researched and tidied up much of the text relating to this period there is much that has been edited from the original edition.
I now find myself referring to original edition for information on tracks and artists that are no longer covered in the new edition.
So…for this reader a mixed blessing but I’ve given it five stars simply because of Dave’s continued dedication, enthusiasm and sheer energy in providing us with a biography of a totally unique figure not only in reggae but in the world of music.
Well done!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2022
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Well written and now a keeper on my Kindle. If you like reggae you will love this book from The Upsetter
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