A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of the book that Vox magazine called ‘a phenomenon’ on its publication in 1992.
With an introduction by Miles Hunt, this essential tome will be a must-have book for thousands of the bands’ fans.

With all three of the Stourbridge bands – The Wonder Stuff, Pop Will Eat Itself and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – having reformed in 2004, due to public demand, this book brings the history of this unique music scene up to date. Extensive interviews with band members reveal what they have been up to throughout the years since this book’s first publication, including writing Hollywood soundtracks and running record companies.
A comprehensive chronicle of all their record releases to date and massive histories of each band complete the third edition of this publishing classic. Originally printed in 1992 as I.M.P.’s first ever title, the original ‘blue’ edition sold over 5,000 copies - predominantly out of carrier bags outside gigs and at festivals! The second ‘red’ edition was released to the book trade and sold a further 3,000 copies and both are now collectors’ items among the fanbase.