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As recently reviewed on this website, This Is The One is a fascinating photo essay on the rise of The Stone Roses by internationally recognised photographer Dennis Morris.

This beautifully presented, intimate look at the Roses is limited to 1,000 deluxe copies worldwide and normally retails at £295.

Who Said It Publishing have agreed to offer the book at a special price for readers of this website.  The book is available at £250 or alternatively via two instalments at £125. Contact the publishers directly for more information quoting reference SWPSR, or download the This Is The One – order form and email the purchase form to [email protected]

This Is The One – Dennis Morris

• Classic on-stage photos from the legendary Spike Island and Glasgow Green concerts.
• Includes never- before-seen behind the scenes images and intimate studio portraits.
• Forewords provided byDennis Morris and Luke Bainbridge.
• 200 pages with over 250 images within a hardcover.
• Individually signed and numbered by Dennis Morris
• Includes numbered limited edition print of The Stone Roses signed by Dennis Morris
• Supplied in a protective embossed sleeve

The recently released Stone Roses photo collection by Dennis Morris is an extensive anthology of his work with the band. The collection features early studio shots with the band on the cusp of breaking, extensive in-performance shots of Spike Island and Glasgow Green right through to studio shots of the band around the Second Coming era.

The books have been numbered and signed by Dennis Morris, with a limited to a run of 1000. The collection features over 250 images, many never seen before, spread across 200 pages.

The first thing that strikes you is book’s substantial weight and it’s immediately apparent that a lot of thought and attention has gone into the lavish packaging. A heavy weight solander book holder is wrapped in a protective card outer sleeve. Both are mat black with gold embossed writing. The outer slip case sleeve is a tight fit but serves to protect the book from knocks. The book itself is presented within the weighty clamshell box and is set in the right hand side. The full colour glossy cover stands out against the black surround.

Also contained within is a mat black card envelope. This contains the Dennis Morris signed and numbered 10×12 inch photo print of the band. The studio style shot of the Roses looks very high quality and is particularly appealing.

The book itself has a full colour, gloss finish wrap around book jacket featuring iconic images of Ian Brown on stage at Spike Island.

Onto the images themselves. Most are presented as full or double page spreads, with some of the studio images presented collage style. The selection of photos ranges from Morris’ early work with the Roses in the late ’80s through to more informal shots with the band just prior to the release of Second Coming.

Alongside the studio shots, Dennis has comprehensively documented two of the Roses’ landmark gigs, Spike Island and Glasgow Green. Not only does the collection feature extensive photography of the band on stage, Dennis’s collection also includes lots of scene setting fan shots and backstage images from the gigs.

A forward from Luke Bainbridge and commentaries from Dave Haslam and Dennis himself, help give the images context and set the scene, but let’s be honest this is all about the photography.

The book is a big investment but is must have for any serious Roses collector.

“This Is The One” can be purchased directly from the publisher at www.whosaidit.co.uk. The RRP of the book is £295, but stay tuned for a special exclusive offer in the next few days.

The Stone Roses have announced three new UK gigs in 2013. They will play two nights at London’s Finsbury Park (June 7 and 8) and one night at Glasgow Green on June 15.

The supporting acts for the Glasgow show are Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View, with the London support slots still to be announced.

Tickets for all three shows go on sale at 9.30am on Friday November 2.

In partnership with Roses’ biographer Simon Spence, we are proud to present a comprehensive series of interview transcripts from those closest to the band. The Stone Roses: War and Peace biography is based on 400 hours of interviews with over seventy of The Stone Roses’ closest associates, including six former band members.

Available exclusively via thestoneroses.co.uk and Simon’s website, this regular series of interviews will reveal the real story of The Stone Roses like never before.

More than 100 interviews went into the making of War and Peace. Often these interviews would run, when transcribed, to over 10,000 words. In the writing and editing process, many details, insights and whole episodes from these transcripts had to be axed to keep the narrative pace of the book moving.  Here, is the opportunity to publish the basis of the book in its purest, simplest form: the full transcripts of the interviews - Simon Spence.

First in the series is Dave Roberts, A&R at FM Revolver. The FM Revolver record label released the early Roses’ single Sally Cinnamon. Later transcripts will feature Howard Jones, Pete Garner and Geno Washington amongst others.

• The Stone Roses: War and Peace – interview transcripts

How would you like to win a very rare Sonos Play:3 speaker with Stone Roses artwork?

The competition is now closed. Congratulations to John Oates of London who is the proud owner of the exclusive Sonos PLAY:3.

Sonos commissioned the limited edition range of PLAY:3 machines for the “The Third Coming” photography exhibition at Whiteleys. They were produced in partnership with the award winning artist Richard Robinson and his studios.

Inspired by the Stone Roses artwork and the famed ‘Perspex’ photograph of  Roses by Kevin Cummins, the wireless music system will provide pure, clean sound that is perfect for bringing room filling music to just about any room in your home.

The highly desirable and unique pieces of memorabilia are not available to buy – but now’s your chance to win one. We’ve teamed up with Sonos to give away the black edition of the Play:3 and a Sonos bridge.

You can find out more about the Sonos Play:3 and the exhibition on the Sonos blog:

Sonos Blog – Behind the lens with Kevin Cummins

For chance to win one Sonos Play:3 speaker and bridge, answer the following question:

Which of the following is NOT a Stone Roses track?

1. Elephant Stone
2. Stoned Love
3. Made of Stone

THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.