The Who - Books

Horse's Neck

Written by Pete Townshend. I found this book to be "odd". I kept thinking how I wished Pete would have spent the same time creating new music, versus a book. I've listened to his music countless times, but have only read the book once. I can't blame him for wanting to do "different" things and have a life outside of his music..

Who's Next (UK)

12 page book that came with HMV limited box set versions of "Who's Next" in CD and LP formats

Los Who (Spain)

The Iron Man

This book was included in the promotional material for Pete Townshend's "Iron Man" album. The book is the basis for the story of Pete's album

The Who's Tommy

Big book all about the Broadway "Tommy". Also comes with the CD single of Pete Townshend's demo, "I Believe My Own Eyes" - the only source for this song

PhotoDiary

Various artists - cover photo is the only picture of Roger

A Quick Sell Out

Nice picture book which came in a box, with a "target" t-shirt and some badges. The book was sold from a <now defunct> UK record store and promoted via the 1995 Who Convention

The Who In Sweden (Sweden)

This is a great book all about... The Who In Sweden! Great info, great pictures. You can tell the author is a wonderful Who fan as there seems to be no details missing. All comes with a great CD of Swedish Who Covers (see Who Related Albums in the discography section)

Behind Blue Eyes: The Life Of Pete Townshend

I haven't read this yet...

The Complete Guide To The Music Of The Who (UK)

Nice CD sized book about the various Who and Who solo album releases

The Who Interview Picture Disc And Fully Illustrated Book (USA)

Includes "The Complete Guide To The Music Of The Who" (above) and an interview picture disc (see Discography - Who Albums Miscellaneous section)

The Who On Record

Written by John Atkins - A major, major Who fan, who has written many articles about the band. I was looking forward to this book for a long time, but was disappointed by the many errors

The Who Complete Discography

This discography was written by Christian Suchatzki (1997) and is another "must have" for any serious Who collector. Includes countless information about international releases as well as catalog numbers. Chris can be reached at www.the-who.net for further information

The Who Complete Discography

2008 updated discography with thousands of additional entries. Available via www.the-who.net

Dear Boy: The Life Of Keith Moon

I've heard this is a GREAT book. However, I've never had the opportunity to read it. Sorry Tony! Subsequently retitled

Lifehouse (UK)

The unedited radio play script of Lifehouse with an introduction by Pete Townshend

Rare Record Cover Book

High quality pictures of some very rare Who LPs

English Imaginaries (UK)

The title sort of explains the contents...

The Who: Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy (UK)

A great book all about the Who album... "Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy".

The Who Concert File

A very extensive compilation of Who concerts. A must have for anyone who wants information about the band's career performances

The Who Song Index - A-Z (Japan)

Promo only - Available only with purchase of complete, 1999 mini-LP series

The Who Live (Slipcase cover)

Comes with "Live At Leeds" (1995 version) gold disc. (See "Live At Leeds" section)

The Who Live (UK)

Comes with "Live At Leeds" (1995 version) gold disc. (See "Live At Leeds" section)

Classic Performances Of The Who

Great photos of The Who, circa 1971

Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere

Great book - probably the best book written about The Who. It has the same easy reading "feel" as "Maximum R&B", but with much, much greater detail.

Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere

2005 Revised Edition

Legends: The Who (Italy)

Maximum Who (Slipcase cover) (UK)

Maximum Who (UK)

Exciting book compiled by Ross Halfin featuring very rare pictures from the 60's. Contents partially "narrated" by Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Bobby Pridden, Glyn Johns and "others". Ultra-quality presentation. See links page for more details