So instead of making cookies for my book release party next Saturday, I'm making brownies. I'm just saying...
WIN A COPY OF "MODEST MOUSE: A PRETTY GOOD READ"
Turn your Myspace page into a "street poster" for "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" and you can win a signed copy of my controversial new biography of Modest Mouse. Here's how to enter:
Send an email to ModestMouseBook1@cs.com with the word "CONTEST" in the subject header.
Within 24 hours, you will receive a JPEG...
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Turn your Myspace page into a "street poster" for "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" and you can win a signed copy of my controversial new biography of Modest Mouse. Here's how to enter:
Send an email to ModestMouseBook1@cs.com with the word "CONTEST" in the subject header.
Within 24 hours, you will receive a JPEG...
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xani:
signed?
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To celebrate its release on Tuesday, I've posted chapter one of "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" on my Myspace blog -- http://www.myspace.com/aprettygoodread ...Hope you enjoy it!
Alan
http://www.AlanGoldsher.com
aprettygoodread@hotmail.com
Alan
http://www.AlanGoldsher.com
aprettygoodread@hotmail.com
paisely:
do you know how widespread this release is? it's pathetic how excited i am....
For the first time in the history of mankind, my website doesn't suck.
To celebrate the release of "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" (only three more days, oboyoboyboy), I had http://www.alangoldsher.com redesigned. It ain't exactly Suicide Girls, but at least it's not embarrassing.
And a reminder to y'all in the Chicago area: My book release party is at Quimby's on Saturday 12/2 at 8:00....
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To celebrate the release of "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" (only three more days, oboyoboyboy), I had http://www.alangoldsher.com redesigned. It ain't exactly Suicide Girls, but at least it's not embarrassing.
And a reminder to y'all in the Chicago area: My book release party is at Quimby's on Saturday 12/2 at 8:00....
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Here's the info about the "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" book release party:
Place: Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave., Chicago, (773) 342-0910, http://www.quimbys.com
Date: Saturday, 12/2/06
Time: 8:00
What's gonna happen: I'm going to read excerpts from the book, take questions, then sign whatever it is you want signed. And there'll be cookies.
Cost - nada
Drop a note if you have any...
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Place: Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave., Chicago, (773) 342-0910, http://www.quimbys.com
Date: Saturday, 12/2/06
Time: 8:00
What's gonna happen: I'm going to read excerpts from the book, take questions, then sign whatever it is you want signed. And there'll be cookies.
Cost - nada
Drop a note if you have any...
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poppy:
i must get this
Attention book and record retailers:
The P.R. machine is gearing up for the release of "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read," and that can only mean one thing: Readings. If you'd like to line up a reading/signing event at your store, drop me a note at aprettygoodread@hotmail.com. I'm definitely available for anything in the Chicago area, and if I can work out the logistics, I'll...
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The P.R. machine is gearing up for the release of "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read," and that can only mean one thing: Readings. If you'd like to line up a reading/signing event at your store, drop me a note at aprettygoodread@hotmail.com. I'm definitely available for anything in the Chicago area, and if I can work out the logistics, I'll...
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I'm soooo excited: Publishers Weekly, the A-number-one-stud book magazine gave my book a good review. Dig it:
Bassist and journalist Goldsher chronicles the unexpected rise of Modest Mouse, the Washington State indie-rock band behind the infectiously upbeat 2004 single, "Float On." Like the previously published interviews from which this unauthorized biography was culled, this work spotlights sailor-mouthed, media-loathing front man Isaac Brock, whose songwriting knew...
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Bassist and journalist Goldsher chronicles the unexpected rise of Modest Mouse, the Washington State indie-rock band behind the infectiously upbeat 2004 single, "Float On." Like the previously published interviews from which this unauthorized biography was culled, this work spotlights sailor-mouthed, media-loathing front man Isaac Brock, whose songwriting knew...
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paisely:
OMG I'm sooo fucking excited about this! When will your biography be available to the masses?? 
The first review of my forthcoming book "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" is in, and it's a good one. Here's what the influential publishing trade magazine Kirkus Reviews had to say: "[Alan] Goldsher's breezy, conversational tone are most welcome. His song-by-song analysis is insightful and pointed. Well-written and researched. A likely enteraining read." Makes you wanna go out and pre-order the book right now,...
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Just wanted to say thanks for all the support and positivity re: my upcoming book. That's it. 
I just finished chapter 4.