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News Archive 2005

The year began with Concert For George, honouring the life of George Harrison. That summer everyone enjoyed Nick Mason's Inside Out. The year ended tragically with the passing of Genesis's founder, Brian Roylance.

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INSIDE OUT Sold On Ebay For $6,500

INSIDE OUT Sold On Ebay For $6,500
15 Dec 2005: News More »

In Memoriam Brian Roylance

In Memoriam Brian Roylance
17 Nov 2005: Memoriam More »

The Lions - Independent Book Of Week

The Lions - Independent Book Of Week
22 Sep 2005: Article More »

Lions Launch Tremendous Success

Lions Launch Tremendous Success
19 Sep 2005: Book Launch More »

Lions: Update

Lions: Update
15 Sep 2005: Book Launch More »

The Lions At Rugby Grand Slam Dinner

The Lions At Rugby Grand Slam Dinner
15 Sep 2005: Book Launch More »

Bob Dylan Exhibition: Birmingham

Bob Dylan Exhibition: Birmingham
7 Sep 2005: Exhibition More »

Stones Tour The Americas: Then And Now

Stones Tour The Americas: Then And Now
2 Sep 2005: As the Rolling Stones' current tour of America gets into full swing, our latest limited edition book on the band's American tour 30 years ago is at the printers and is promising to be THE Rolling Stones tour book. TOTA '75 (Tour Of The Americas 1975) includes over 600 photographs, stacks... More »

San Francisco Hendrix Exhibition

San Francisco Hendrix Exhibition
2 Sep 2005: Exhibition More »

Another Syd Deluxe Sells On Ebay

Another Syd Deluxe Sells On Ebay
2 Sep 2005: Ebay Sale More »

Rebel Music In Q Classic

Rebel Music In Q Classic
22 Aug 2005: Review/Competition More »

Syd Deluxe Sells On Ebay For £2,450

Syd Deluxe Sells On Ebay For £2,450
22 Aug 2005: Ebay Sale More »

Genesis At International Beatles Week

Genesis At International Beatles Week
22 Aug 2005: Book Fair More »

Update: Ravi's 'a Thousand Moons'

Update: Ravi's 'a Thousand Moons'
12 Aug 2005: Forthcoming More »

Special Offer For All Genesis Customers!

Special Offer For All Genesis Customers!
29 Jul 2005: The Chateau: Hidden in the lush countryside of Normandy, France, lies the Chateau de l'Isle-Marie, a beautiful French Chateau steeped in an incredible history that dates back to the 11th Century. The Special Offer: The chateau's doors are now open at a preferential rate to all Genesis customers who wish to stay... More »

Diltz: California Dreamin' Update

Diltz: California Dreamin' Update
18 Jul 2005: Interview More »

Inside Out By Nick Mason

Inside Out By Nick Mason
12 Jul 2005: Forthcoming More »

The Lions Update

The Lions Update
6 Jul 2005: Forthcoming More »

New Zealand Lions Promotion

New Zealand Lions Promotion
30 Jun 2005: The promotional tour for The LIONS in New Zealand, to correspond with the current Lions tour, is now well underway. Already 2 events, organised by David Hedley and his team and attended by members of the Genesis team, have taken place.In Dunedin,Ian Robertson the renowned commentator and journalist, entertained a crowd... More »

Gavin Hastings Signs The Lions

Gavin Hastings Signs The Lions
30 Jun 2005: Signature, Contribution More »

Elvis Presley Limited Edition

Elvis Presley Limited Edition
17 Jun 2005: At last Genesis is delighted to announce the future publication of a stunning Elvis Presley limited edition book.Mike McCartney and Lew Allen have been working all week at Genesis office on this exciting new project. Mike is the editor of the large format volume which features Lew Allen's superb photographs of... More »

Morné Du Plessis Signs The Lions

Morné Du Plessis Signs The Lions
13 Jun 2005: The latest news from South Africa is that MORNé du Plessis has now signed all the specially printed sheets for the book.The sheets have now been despatched to New Zealand where Sir Brian Lochore will be the next signatory to add his autograph to all the copies. More »

Heroes+villains Spectator Review

Heroes+villains Spectator Review
13 Jun 2005: The Spectator have published a fantastic review of Heroes+Villains. You can read it here.You can order the book here. More »

Happy Customers

Happy Customers
19 May 2005: Praise for Concert for George has been pouring in from customers around the world. Please look here for the latest customer comments. More »

Heroes And Villains Book Launch

Heroes And Villains Book Launch
18 May 2005: Last night the Genesis team gathered at Hoopers Gallery in Clerkenwell to launch our latest volume, Heroes + Villians with David Steen. David spent the evening meeting customers and signing books. He gave a great talk and even played the ukelele. Colin Jones got a special mention because he was the... More »

Hendrix Deluxe Sold Out

Hendrix Deluxe Sold Out
9 May 2005: The final copy of Classic Hendrix deluxe has been sold. Regular copies are still available to order for £250 + shipping. More »

Mick Rock Personalises Books

Mick Rock Personalises Books
28 Apr 2005: Tessa met with Mick at his London hotel last week where he was more than happy to personalise copies of his Bowie, Queen and Syd Barrett books for Genesis customers.You can also see Mick at work and play at www.mindecka.com. More »

Ringo Chooses Postcard Comp Winner

Ringo Chooses Postcard Comp Winner
27 Apr 2005: Lots of images More »

Get A Personal Dedication By Mick Rock

Get A Personal Dedication By Mick Rock
15 Apr 2005: Mick Rock will be in London next week and will be signing personal inscriptions for Genesis in copies of Moonage Daydream, Killer Queen and his iconic Syd Barrett limited edition.To obtain copies of these acclaimed collectors' books with your own personal dedication or inscription, please contact Tessa. More »

Inside Out' Cover Shoot

Inside Out' Cover Shoot
15 Apr 2005: Yesterday, at Syon House in London, Storm Thorgerson directed the cover shoot for a forthcoming Genesis limited edition of Nick Mason's 'Inside Out'.Storm's artwork is well known to Pink Floyd fans all around the world, and this large boxed set will be a must for all Pink Floyd enthusiasts and music... More »

Concert For George, Nyc Launch

Concert For George, Nyc Launch
12 Apr 2005: NYC On Saturday 9th April, the warmest, sunniest day of the year in New York, Olivia Harrision launched the Concert for George limited edition book. Olivia provided an entertaining question and answer session, with David Wilde as the witty interviewer. The event was held at the Barnes and Noble Union... More »

Nick Mason's 'box Of Delights'

Nick Mason's 'box Of Delights'
7 Apr 2005: Nick Mason's 'Inside Out' forthcoming limited edition 'box of delights': Genesis has given the go-ahead to Storm Thorgeson to design the new cover for the leatherbound book which will be part of this highly collectible boxed set. The photographic shoot for the cover image will take place at a London location... More »

Concert For George Nyc

Concert For George Nyc
7 Apr 2005: This coming weekend Olivia Harrison will launch the Concert For George limited edition book in New York at Barnes and Noble's Union Square store. More »

The Producer

The Producer
7 Apr 2005: Last week, Sir Paul McCartney was filmed in interview for the forthcoming Genesis Productions limited edition documentary release on the life of Sir George Martin. Paul was kind enough to perform 'Yesterday' on acoustic guitar. More »

Concert For George Poster Auctioned For Over £8,000

Concert For George Poster Auctioned For Over £8,000
7 Apr 2005: One of the 20 original autographed Concert For George posters has been auctioned for over £8,000. The proceeds will go to The Variety Club, the Children's Charity. More »

Heroes+villains

Heroes+villains
7 Apr 2005: We have added information on our next limited edition, which is due to be published in May. Heroes+Villains is an exquisite volume containing photos of some of the most influential personalities of the last century by renowned photographer David Steen.UPDATE 29.04.05: We are now taking orders for this title. More »

Olivia Harrison Donates Original Deluxe Poster For Charity Auction

Olivia Harrison Donates Original Deluxe Poster For Charity Auction
24 Mar 2005: At the Concert For George rehearsals twenty posters were signed by the musicians who participated in the event. The many autographs include those of Eric Clapton, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Billy Preston and Klaus Voormann.Now one of these original posters (which was reproduced... More »

Concert For George La Launch

Concert For George La Launch
23 Mar 2005: The first US launch for the limited edition book of Concert for George took place in Taschen bookstore in Beverly Hills on 15th March. Customers queued to have their books personalised by Olivia Harrison. Brian Roylance was also in attendance as co-editor and publisher. So too was Tessa Hodgson from Genesis.... More »

Olivia Harrison Talks To La Times

Olivia Harrison Talks To La Times
11 Mar 2005: In advance of the LA launch of Concert for George at Taschen in Beverly Hills next week, Olivia Harrison talked to the Los Angeles Times about the book.Here now, she lives for GeorgeWidow Olivia Harrison's hands are full with the many projects started by the ex-Beatle.By Randy LewisTimes Staff WriterMarch 9,... More »

Heroes+villains Update

Heroes+villains Update
11 Mar 2005: David Steen, photographer and author of our forthcoming edition Heroes+Villains, paid us a visit today to chat about the book's progress. He was blown away by the quality of the image proofs sent from Milan. More »

Olivia Harrison Launches Concert For George In Australia

Olivia Harrison Launches Concert For George In Australia
11 Mar 2005: Lots of images More »

John Eales Signs For Genesis

John Eales Signs For Genesis
9 Mar 2005: Australian rugby union legend, John Eales, has added his signature for Genesis forthcoming title, The Lions: The Complete History of the British and Irish Rugby Union Team. John is a true legend within the game. Playing in the second row of the scrum, he amassed 86 caps for Australia between 1991... More »

Concert For George Dvd Wins Grammy

Concert For George Dvd Wins Grammy
18 Feb 2005: On Sunday 13th February, the Concert for George DVD won a Grammy for Best Long Form Video. Olivia Harrison was on hand for the ceremony and producer Jon Kamen accepted the award with the emotional comment, 'George Harrison is still with us.' In addition, the song 'Something' from Concert for George... More »

Pet Sounds Lyrics Fetch $105,000

Pet Sounds Lyrics Fetch $105,000
18 Feb 2005: Brian Roylance and Brian Wilson. The lyrics and chord structures to Pet Sounds handwritten by Brian Wilson and hand-bound by Genesis fetched $105,000. It was the highest selling item of the night. The unique volume was auctioned on Friday 11th February at the Brian Wilson Tribute evening at the Hollywood Palladium.Brian... More »

Rebel Music At Bookbinders

Rebel Music At Bookbinders
9 Feb 2005: While Nick Roylance was at the bookbinders photographing the finishing of the Brian Wilson volume he took the opportunity to take some shots of a few more copies of our much-acclaimed Bob Marley volume being completed. Hand-made and signed by Eric Clapton, these are destined to become highly collectible, especially as... More »

Brian Wilson And Genesis

Brian Wilson And Genesis
9 Feb 2005: Brian Wilson is being honoured in Los Angeles on Friday 11th February. He is the recipient of the Musicares Person of the Year award. Funds raised from the event benefit Musicares Human Service Programs.In the spirit of the event Brian Wilson has handwritten the lyrics and chord structures to each song... More »

Concert For George: Binding Update

Concert For George: Binding Update
4 Feb 2005: Brian Roylance returned very satisfied from his visit to the printers and bookbinders in Milan. The lengthy folding and sewing processes for Concert for George have been completed on more than 1,500 copies. This means that books can now be individually finished, numbered and despatched.Brian reports that the finished copies look... More »

Nick Mason And Genesis

Nick Mason And Genesis
4 Feb 2005: On Wednesday 2nd February Brian Roylance met with Nick Mason and Storm Thorgerson. Genesis are to take 500 of the First Edition of Nick Mason's book 'Inside out'. Each will be re-bound in leather, signed by Nick Mason and included in a 'box of delights' designed and assembled by Storm Thorgerson,... More »

Jim Capaldi 1944-2005

Jim Capaldi 1944-2005
31 Jan 2005: It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Jim Capaldi. Jim was a great friend of George Harrison and one of the Henley gang. Jim was best known as a member of Traffic but he also willingly participated in The Concert for George and contributed text... More »

Michael Putland: Birmingham Exhibition

Michael Putland: Birmingham Exhibition
31 Jan 2005: Michael Putland, the author of our Rolling Stones title Pleased To Meet You, is showing a selection of photographs from his music archives in an exhibition called 'My Generation' taking place from 12 February to 26 March at Snap Galleries, Birmingham.A selection of our limited editions will be on sale at... More »

Concert For George: Latest News

Concert For George: Latest News
28 Jan 2005: Olivia Harrison will be talking about the Concert for George book on the Johnny Walker show on BBC Radio 2 on 7th February. Brian Roylance will be visiting Milan on Monday 31st January to check on the progress of the binding of Concert for George and to ensure that the highest standards... More »

Heroes+villains By David Steen

Heroes+villains By David Steen
24 Jan 2005: Our next project, to be published this Spring, is a limited edition book of 101 photographs by David Steen. HEROES+VILLAINS comprises fascinating portraits of key figures in music, art, literature, sport, cinema and politics and includes photographs of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Noel Coward, Bobby Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Charlie Chaplin... More »

Handful Of Hendrix Deluxe Remain

Handful Of Hendrix Deluxe Remain
17 Jan 2005: Only a handful of CLASSIC HENDRIX Deluxe copies remain and the price of these few copies is being raised from £395 to £450 on the 24th January. Order yours now. More »

Olivia Harrison On Steve Wright Show

Olivia Harrison On Steve Wright Show
11 Jan 2005: In the week ahead Olivia Harrison will be talking about the Concert for George limited edition book on the Steve Wright radio show on BBC Radio 2. More »

Concert For George Update

Concert For George Update
11 Jan 2005: First and foremost a Happy New Year to you all from all of us here. Our year has already become a busy one thanks to the huge success of Concert for George and the continuing sales of Rebel Music and Classic Hendrix.If you've been kind enough to order Concert for George,... More »

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