New Order "From Heaven to Heaven" — Forum Archive

13 Feb 2010, 04:24

New Limited Edition Book launched last night. Only 100 produced and I was lucky enough to get in on the action. The book is 188 pages in arty A4 design, written by Dec Hickey who followed the band and did almost every gig from 1981-1984, something like 87/88 gigs. These memoirs come from the original Vikings and it was a pleasure to meet up with some of them last night. Massive thank you to Dec for putting on a great night and a big hello to Budge & Isaac. Of the later day Vikings me and the mrs were joined by Nickos Kingos & Steve, hope ye's made it home safely. I had a quick look at the book in ma hungover state this morning, it looks fucking brilliant, I will do a proper review when I've sobered up and read it. Hooky was on top form as well

13 Feb 2010, 10:01

Excellent pictures! Sad that we don't get those sort of events here in the USA. But will anticipate your review of the book.

13 Feb 2010, 14:06

My mate Shug, would you like to exchange one of these limited books for the newest Rangers shirt?

14 Feb 2010, 04:40

Big Mouth Julio wrote: My mate Shug, would you like to exchange one of these limited books for the newest Rangers shirt?

I think he'd be more likely to slap you for that, try something in green.

14 Feb 2010, 08:21

Nice work Shug. Any copies available?

14 Feb 2010, 10:58

Julio - kindly remove that horrible thing :nod:

David, unfortunately no books available as far as I am aware. I think all 100 copies were snapped up, which is not a surprise as it's a real collectors item. Not sure exactly who was on the list, but I'd suspect all the Bedford Crew who did all the gigs and possibly band/management/road crew have copies and a few of the Vikings. I was just glad to be asked. Dec was a fine host and a great time was had by all in attendance. I have only flicked through the book so far, gonna take my time and digest it properly next week. So I'll put up a review after I've finished it. Hopefully there will be a different format of the book available for everyone in the future, but I can't speak on behalf of the author, so fingers crossed. I can say that there are loads and loads of pictures taken by Dec and a blow by blow account of 1981-1984. Plus snippets of gigs between 85 till the end of the gigs. As I say, I will try and do a serious review once I've finished it

14 Feb 2010, 11:00

Had a great time on friday night,good to meet with a few other NOOLs. Shug,thanks for the viking pin and pleased that you found out about this event and got a book. Had a chat with Hooky who says Freebass are ready for live dates anyday now! Hope Nick got his train ok,shame he had to leave so early.

The books a real gem. Dec has hinted that he might go for another print run,but this could take a little time.

14 Feb 2010, 11:06

Nae bother amigo, the pleasure was all mine, still laughing at the thought that you had got one up on me by getting the book and no-one else from here was getting one, glad you came over and said hello :laugh:

14 Feb 2010, 12:01

Shug wrote: Julio - kindly remove that horrible thing

David, unfortunately no books available as far as I am aware. I think all 100 copies were snapped up, which is not a surprise as it's a real collectors item. Not sure exactly who was on the list, but I'd suspect all the Bedford Crew who did all the gigs and possibly band/management/road crew have copies and a few of the Vikings. I was just glad to be asked. Dec was a fine host and a great time was had by all in attendance. I have only flicked through the book so far, gonna take my time and digest it properly next week. So I'll put up a review after I've finished it. Hopefully there will be a different format of the book available for everyone in the future, but I can't speak on behalf of the author, so fingers crossed. I can say that there are loads and loads of pictures taken by Dec and a blow by blow account of 1981-1984. Plus snippets of gigs between 85 till the end of the gigs. As I say, I will try and do a serious review once I've finished it

Damn. This looks like a real gem. Hopefully there will be a second print run. I would love to get hold of this. Maybe show us a few scans of the pics? Wouldn't be surprised to see this on ebay shortly.. Hooky is a star; he is so nostalgic and always keen to sign and chat to us punters. God bless him! :shades:

27 Jun 2010, 13:19

There may be a few interested in the book, just a quick heads up, there is one on Ebay now and has 7 days remaining.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Order-Heaven-Heaven-Rare-book-39-100-/320553131907?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Music_Music_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4aa2749f83

It's expensive, but worth every penny if you love New Order's early years. See the review above.

2 Jul 2010, 00:08

BUMP.

Only a couple of days left on this bad boy.

4 Jul 2010, 10:07

All done at £310!

4 Jul 2010, 12:01

isaac wrote: All done at £310!

Nice wan. I love the idea of getting a few quid, but I could never sell mine :wink:

4 Jul 2010, 15:16

Shug wrote:

isaac wrote: All done at £310!

Nice wan. I love the idea of getting a few quid, but I could never sell mine

Nor could I... Dec should have gone down this route...!

10 Jul 2010, 00:28

Looks like a great book. Shame there isn't a commercial print of it.

15 Dec 2010, 09:05

Look forward to reading your review SHUG.Cheers for sending this to me.Only glimpsed at it yet but it is SUBERB.Not seen many fans tribute books.The amount of detail and the pictures are bloody fantastic.Love the picture of all the TAPES of concerts.This reminds me i still have aprox 100 of your tapes mate! :eek: This is going to take some time to read so better warn TOCK.The clock is ticking.Time is waiting in the wings...he speaks of senseLESS things...his TRICK is you and ME Boy. I have already got a rather large BAG FOR LIFE(lol) over the cotton(better off HESSIAN)"outer cover".Just need to find my marigolds and i can start colouring it in! :laugh: Revisited this thread and can't believe how time flies. 1981-1984-my working years. :spit:

16 Dec 2010, 09:35

SHED wrote: Look forward to reading your review SHUG.

young shug appears to be quite a slow reader mick... gutted i missed out on this, had the emails sent to me about it but hadnt checked them that day

16 Dec 2010, 10:25

hibster wrote:

SHED wrote: Look forward to reading your review SHUG.

young shug appears to be quite a slow reader mick... gutted i missed out on this, had the emails sent to me about it but hadnt checked them that day

This is such a LARGE book.The detail of the pre gig soundchecks and after gig relaxing by someone who had just got to KNOW the band a few weeks before these gigs is Superb.No other book i have read about them has this feel.Got through about 60 pages and took numerous photos as a reminder of what i have missed both with this BOOK and the actual CRACK that these guys had.I have loved the meet ups of the NOUGHTIES but would have been better in these early days.I have had some great times in the 1980s but following NEW ORDER all over these places is not one i can share.

28 Feb 2011, 03:07

TOCK-this is now ready for you!

"WAITING so long...i've been waiting so long.Look back in anger"D BOWIE

12 Dec 2011, 00:22

I got handed a flyer for this outside the Troxy on Saturday. Looks like it is being republished.

http://www.fromheaventoheaven.com/contents/press-release

I missed it first time so have preordered a copy.

12 Dec 2011, 03:38

One question. How can he have 750 unused tickets from a NO gig at the Leicester Palais in 1984?!

12 Dec 2011, 03:39

blunt laser wrote: One question. How can he have 750 unused tickets from a NO gig at the Leicester Palais in 1984?!

He promoted it, I think.

12 Dec 2011, 03:51

Those were the days ....

12 Dec 2011, 05:10

The gig didn't sell out and there was 750 tickets left over? Always imagined it was a small venue anyway so there must have only been a couple of hundred tickets actually sold or im missing something

12 Dec 2011, 05:31

johnny wrote: The gig didn't sell out and there was 750 tickets left over? Always imagined it was a small venue anyway so there must have only been a couple of hundred tickets actually sold or im missing something

I can't remember the story but I think they couldn't get any publicity for it, and then Janice Long (again, I think it was her) finally mentioned it on Radio 1 or summat and they sold loads of tickets the day before the gig?

Maybe they fuct up on the print run too and ordered way over the odds? :laugh:

12 Dec 2011, 07:13

Thanks Al. BTW any chance of scanning and posting the Heaven To Heaven flyer?

12 Dec 2011, 07:18

johnny wrote: Thanks Al. BTW any chance of scanning and posting the Heaven To Heaven flyer?

I binned in after I pre-ordered my copy. Sorry.

12 Dec 2011, 07:42

johnny wrote: Thanks Al. BTW any chance of scanning and posting the Heaven To Heaven flyer?

Looks like it's already here on Cerysmatic's page.

http://cerysmaticfactory.info/new_order_from_heaven_to_heaven.html

(Although I think the one I picked up in Brussels was double-sided, maybe?)

12 Dec 2011, 11:14

Yeah the flyer is there on Cerysmatic. The other side is the cover of the book with a couple of quotes on.

I just had an email confirming my order and it says:

"Also, look out for the issue of Uncut magazine due on the streets (UK anyway) approx Jan 4. From Heaven to Heaven has the four page regular Flashback feature. The monthly magazine does have, to some extent, a worldwide circulation so, depending on what part of the world you are in, you might be able to track it down. Freely available in Gauteng, South Africa, I'm told... impressive."

So you might want to order before 4 January 2012.

13 Dec 2011, 00:13

In regards to the Leicester tickets, I have clarification of events from Dec :

"Back in the early 80s I had a mate who had his own printing biz and always printed the tickets I needed for gigs, parties, club nights etc., and every time he'd print more than I needed. If I wanted 300 for a club night Roger would print 400. And the Leicester gig, one I co-promoted, was no different... only this time on the 1500 tickets required, he did a thousand more. Something always dragged him away from the press. I did think one time of wallpapering a whole wall with the extras, but having moved around too much I scrapped the idea. So, the Leicester ticket(s) that go to the book's first 750 buyers are definite bona fide originals of the complete ticket." Dec