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Book Launch of Martin Smith's Frank Sinatra - when Ol'Blue Eyes was a red, 4pm Saturday 15 October upstairs at Sandino's

Friday 14th October 2005

Everyone knows the story of Frank Sinatra. Voice of the 20th century. Icon and friend of the Mafia. But do they?

In his book launch this Saturday, author Martin Smith will tell the fascinating story of Frank Sinatra's little known radical past, using spoken word, music and film clips. The audience will hear about Frank's support for Martin Luther King, his campaigns against racism and how the FBI tried to nail him as a Communist.

Book Reviews: "Martin Smith brings to Sinatra's story a vast knowledge and intimate love of his music. His book rescues Sinatra from the diminishing entanglements of his later years and restores him to his place as a genius of popular culture who deployed his art to challenge injustice." Eamonn McCann, author and civil rights activist

Publication date: September 27th 2005, paperback, 128 pp, illustrated.

For more information or if you would like a review copy of the book please contact:

Paul O'Brien at Bookmarks on 4783503 or 087 7429986
P. O. Box 1648, James Street, Dublin 8. Email: pcp47 at eircom.net

About the author: Martin Smith is also author of John Coltrane Ð jazz racism and resistance.

What was said about John Coltrane Ð jazz racism and resistance:

"I was an active participant in many of the events Martin writes about. This excellent book makes me think about many of them in a different way! I recommend this book to both radicals and music fans alike."
McCoy Tyner, musician and pianist with the John Coltrane Quartet

"This book is a welcome addition to the John Coltrane story. It delivers a modern look on an old but timeless story. Devotees and newcomers to music will find true knowledge in these pages. The John Coltrane story lives on."
Courtney Pine OBE, jazz musician

The Publisher:
Redwords is an imprint of Bookmarks Publications,
1 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QE
Tel: 020 7637 1848 / publications at bookmarks.uk.com





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