Japan - 'A Foreign Place' - The Biography

A project in Cardiff, United Kingdom by Anthony Reynolds
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A long overdue biography of my favourite band - Japan. (Image above previously unpublished courtesy of Nicola Tyson)
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Dates: Jun 11th -> Jul 21st (40 days)
Project By: Anthony Reynolds
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Latest News

Thank You.

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
And now to work... Photo :  Sylvian, Soho 1981.  Courtesy of Mark Wardel.  (Read More)

A word from the Dean

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
'Japan were my first group, pretty much. I'd played with friends and at school and stuff. But I'd realised I wasn't band leader material. So I thought it better to join a band and follow someone else’s direction. I was working, in offices and stuff... (Read More)

Angie's story

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Angie Usher is probably best known to Japan fans for the feline backing vocal on Mick's 'Trust me'.  But she was also a close friend of Mick and Rob.  In the book she speaks about Mick's depression, his art shows, Angie Bowie and the recording of... (Read More)

Virgin Japan

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello.  I'm having a lot of fun tracing and speaking to old Japan associates, many of whom are surprisingly forthcoming. Lined up are in depth interrogations with  Rob Dean, Richard Barbieri, Simon Napier Bell, friends, associates, colleagues. ... (Read More)

The cut and style you know so well....

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The book's primary focus will be the music.  but there will be the occasional 'lighter' side too. Excerpt from interview with Alan Soh.  (Business partner of Simon Napier bell and hairdresser to the stars. And Japan). "You Know, I did The Kinks,... (Read More)

Meeting Mr B

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm late for my last interview of the day. A biographer is totally at the mercy of his interviewees. However much they want to chop and change, you must accommodate them no matter what. After all it's their memories they are sharing. The privilege is... (Read More)

Gimme the leads...

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED THIS LAST WEEK - Angie Usher (friend of Mick's, 1980-83) and backing vocalist on 'Titles'). Simon Draper (Virgin A&R/Label owner and early champion of the band. Mark Rydell (Friend of Sylvian, 1980- 84) Richard Barbieri.... (Read More)

Dali's Kar

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just found - an old interview I did with the drummer from Dali's car, Peter Vincent Lawford.   This was conducted in 2004.  I Plan to catch up with Peter again soon. (The book will end at the close of 1984 and cover 'The waking hour', 'Worlds in a... (Read More)

RE: Research

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello.  Here are some titbits from my recent research.  Please not that this is NOT indicative of the style of the book.  These are just some choice quotes. For an excerpt from the book, please check out the link on the making of 'Gentlemen take... (Read More)

School days...

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
An excerpt from an interview with Nick Huckle, friend of the boys and later roadie for Japan. (Please not that this is not representative of the style of the book. This is merely part of a transcript from the first interview with Mr Huckle). 'I was... (Read More)

Pilgrim's progress.

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just to let you know that I've had a good week in tracking down some old Japan associates.  And I've had a lot of help from the good people at Team Mick Karn.  Thank you. I spoke to Neil Warnock yesterday, Japan's sole live agent throughout their... (Read More)

Thank you

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
..for the inspiring start. Here's an interview I did with DS some years ago.  It says as much about my love for Japan as it does of his state of mind at the time. http://www.anthonyreynolds.net/pages/writings_david_sylvian.htm (Read More)

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