A remarkable new book describing 25 years of Bruce Springsteen shows in Ireland, packed with fans' stories and hundreds of previously unpublished photographs.
LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS
Celebrating 25 Years of Bruce Springsteen in Ireland
“I can’t promise you life everlasting…but I can promise you life…right now!”
Bruce Springsteen on stage in Dublin, 1999
Bruce Springsteen on stage in Dublin, 1999
Bruce Springsteen shows are unlike any other – combining high energy performances and great song-writing with a charismatic stage presence.
And his gigs in Ireland have been highlights of world tours for 25 years.
Since his first show at Slane Castle in 1985 he has thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans in Dublin and Belfast.
Land of Hope and Dreams takes a completely fresh perspective on Springsteen, chronicling his life and career through those Irish shows.
It tells the story of every tour from Born in the USA to Working On A Dream.
It uncovers in full detail Springsteen’s fascinating Irish family history.
It features hundreds of unpublished photographs and stories from fans from around the world.
Land of Hope and Dreams forms a uniquely Irish picture of the man they call the Boss.
And his gigs in Ireland have been highlights of world tours for 25 years.
Since his first show at Slane Castle in 1985 he has thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans in Dublin and Belfast.
Land of Hope and Dreams takes a completely fresh perspective on Springsteen, chronicling his life and career through those Irish shows.
It tells the story of every tour from Born in the USA to Working On A Dream.
It uncovers in full detail Springsteen’s fascinating Irish family history.
It features hundreds of unpublished photographs and stories from fans from around the world.
Land of Hope and Dreams forms a uniquely Irish picture of the man they call the Boss.
Book Reviews
Eamonn McCann, Derry Journal
"This is a sumptuous, beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated production, summoning up vivid memories of gigs which have lighted the way through our imaginative lives for a quarter of a century and more, offering a distinctively Irish perspective on Springsteen and on Ireland as seen through the prism of his music. It's the best fanzine ever."
Brendan Mulgrew, Belfast
"This book has been anticipated for about a year now among the Springsteen fan community. The authors are committed Bruce followers and their commitment to the subject comes across very clearly. It is part biography, part reviews, part story telling and part photo journal. The sum total is a wonderful souvenir of 25 years worth of great days and nights in Ireland, thanks to the greatest live performer in Rock 'n' Roll history.
Crafted with care, to be enjoyed wholeheartedly to anyone who has The Boss in his second home.
Crafted with care, to be enjoyed wholeheartedly to anyone who has The Boss in his second home.
Dan French, founder/editor of 1980s fanzine Point Blank
"It looks fabulous. Great, great photos and a glorious look and feel to the whole thing.
There are a lot of quality Springsteen books to choose from, but this is different, and possibly unique in its approach. The pictures of Bruce and the band with fans really reinforce and complement the personal stories, a constant reminder that this is a fans' book, truly a fresh perspective as it claims.
While ostensibly the title might make some think 'this is for his Irish fans', it's actually a global story to which any member of the worldwide E Street nation can relate. If you're a fan - anywhere - this is for you.
I can't recommend it highly enough."
There are a lot of quality Springsteen books to choose from, but this is different, and possibly unique in its approach. The pictures of Bruce and the band with fans really reinforce and complement the personal stories, a constant reminder that this is a fans' book, truly a fresh perspective as it claims.
While ostensibly the title might make some think 'this is for his Irish fans', it's actually a global story to which any member of the worldwide E Street nation can relate. If you're a fan - anywhere - this is for you.
I can't recommend it highly enough."
Out Now in selected Book Stores and available online at http://www.springsteeninireland.com/index.php
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