I arrived at work this morning to find a package on my desk. I'm so excited to have Teenbeat Mayhem right here in my hands!
A quick flick through the pages gives me full confidence that the book is everything we all hoped it would be and more. There is a lot more informative text than I thought there would be, and it's going to be a great read. But the monumental importance of the book as an accurate reference for '60s garage 45s will take years to fully appreciate.
The layout is excellent and really fits the subject matter perfectly. Ben did a wonderful job (although I'm sure the look is also a reflection of Mike's personal taste and directions). It's clear and concise, packing lots of info into each page, but still very readable. The layout and font choice gives a fun and exciting feel, fitting the music perfectly. I love how the scans turned out! Tom's foreword is extremely well written, as well as hitting several nails squarely on the head. It's not waffle, it's really cool and thoughtful. Fantastic job Tom!
Mike, the overall result is superb. It's a reference book worthy of the music we love, that will almost certainly never be surpassed. I'll be awake until the early hours tonight enjoying the results of your years of dedicated work and research.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS MIKE!