Who can I get to write the foreword in my book? - Page 2

Matblack · 17-06-2008, 13:21

Alexi Sale is hugely passionate about all thing Scouse, did you think about my suggestion of Anthony Gormley?

The Duke of Westminster is the driving force behind for Liverpool One might be worth a try.

MB

petemc · 17-06-2008, 13:28

We discussed Alexei Sayle in the meeting this morning, briefly. They felt he's been overused recently with all the hysteria and his show. Plus he'd ask for money. I completely for about Anthony Gormley. I'll add that to the list. I'm not sure how associated he is with Liverpool though, outside of his Iron Men. We also discussed someone relating to Liverpool One, but we felt that theres too much animosity surrounding it. Most people feel that the Capital of Culture is simply about money and Liverpool One is the biggest sign of that. However Liverpool One was approved before we won the culture award. Most people don't see it that way though. They just see 2008, capital of culture branding around town and a new shopping center. The general public probably doesn't see the art n culture on a weekly basis.

Matblack · 17-06-2008, 13:37

Roger McGough, you might get a poem out of him?

Seems to like talking about it too

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/aud.../cityguides879

MB

petemc · 17-06-2008, 13:38

He was also mentioned, but again I think they felt he'd want money. Its kinda tricky trying to find someone who's associated with Liverpool and has a big name but not too big that they'll want paying.

Matblack · 17-06-2008, 13:40

If you don't ask you'll never know if they want money or not, McGough is well known but he just does stuff on Radio 4 now if he likes your work he might do you a few paragraphs for a copy. I'd chance my arm if I were you.

MB

Matblack · 17-06-2008, 13:42

James Barton the owner of Cream appeared on Alexi Sale's recent program about Liverpool and might add a funky vibe.

MB

petemc · 17-06-2008, 14:17

Yeah true. I'll keep an open mind on Roger and suggest James Barton. I've got a contact at Cream so that might be an in.

Feek · 17-06-2008, 22:30

Don't discount it straight away - Is McCartney even a remote possibility? Is he passionate about Liverpool, I don't know.

petemc · 18-06-2008, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

Don't discount it straight away - Is McCartney even a remote possibility? Is he passionate about Liverpool, I don't know.

He did a gig here but I think he's way too big to do it. If I couldn't get Martin Parr who made his name documenting New Brighton and Liverpool to do it then I can't see McCartney doing it.

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Originally Posted by Kitten

How about someone like Willy Russell?

Not heard of him. Can't help but think of Willy Nelson though

lostkat · 19-06-2008, 06:06

Why don't you write a personal letter to a handful of these people and see what responses you get back? I can see why they'd want some money for it though. Afterall, you'll be making money from the book which will contain something they've written. Still, it's definitely worth a try at least. You might be surprised!

17-06-2008, 13:21	#11
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Alexi Sale is hugely passionate about all thing Scouse, did you think about my suggestion of Anthony Gormley? The Duke of Westminster is the driving force behind for Liverpool One might be worth a try. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-06-2008, 13:28	#12
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	We discussed Alexei Sayle in the meeting this morning, briefly. They felt he's been overused recently with all the hysteria and his show. Plus he'd ask for money. I completely for about Anthony Gormley. I'll add that to the list. I'm not sure how associated he is with Liverpool though, outside of his Iron Men. We also discussed someone relating to Liverpool One, but we felt that theres too much animosity surrounding it. Most people feel that the Capital of Culture is simply about money and Liverpool One is the biggest sign of that. However Liverpool One was approved before we won the culture award. Most people don't see it that way though. They just see 2008, capital of culture branding around town and a new shopping center. The general public probably doesn't see the art n culture on a weekly basis. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

17-06-2008, 13:37	#13
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Roger McGough, you might get a poem out of him? Seems to like talking about it too http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/aud.../cityguides879 MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-06-2008, 13:38	#14
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	He was also mentioned, but again I think they felt he'd want money. Its kinda tricky trying to find someone who's associated with Liverpool and has a big name but not too big that they'll want paying. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

17-06-2008, 13:40	#15
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	If you don't ask you'll never know if they want money or not, McGough is well known but he just does stuff on Radio 4 now if he likes your work he might do you a few paragraphs for a copy. I'd chance my arm if I were you. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-06-2008, 13:42	#16
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	James Barton the owner of Cream appeared on Alexi Sale's recent program about Liverpool and might add a funky vibe. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-06-2008, 14:17	#17
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Yeah true. I'll keep an open mind on Roger and suggest James Barton. I've got a contact at Cream so that might be an in. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

17-06-2008, 22:30	#18
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Don't discount it straight away - Is McCartney even a remote possibility? Is he passionate about Liverpool, I don't know. __________________

19-06-2008, 06:06	#20
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Why don't you write a personal letter to a handful of these people and see what responses you get back? I can see why they'd want some money for it though. Afterall, you'll be making money from the book which will contain something they've written. Still, it's definitely worth a try at least. You might be surprised! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?