Dark Entries: Bauhaus and Beyond

I guess maybe I'm being a little unfair by having had such high expectations for this book, but I think it could have been a lot better. When I finished the book, I felt unfulfilled. There was a sense of poetry and magic and surrealism to the band that the book failed to capture...it's read more like a really long interview you read on a website or in a magazine, not really a book, although I guess that's all it was meant to be. I wish the book were written like an actual book and not just an archive of interviews we've all already read for the most part, anyway. I'm not dissing the book or the author, really, I liked the book, I just think it needed...something, I can't put my finger on it. Oh, wait...soul. Yes, it needed more soul. I've pinpointed it. There wasn't enough soul and poetry and it didn't give the band justice. They should have gotten a poet to write the Bauhaus bio, not a journalist, because that's what they deserve.Note: I'm not sure I'd feel this way if this weren't the ONLY book representing Bauhaus in existance. I think maybe I'll just write one instead...

This is probably the only book besides Beneath the Mask(another great one to pick up) that traces the history of one of the greatest bands to come out of England. Lots of great information on the recordings of their albums,tours,the break up and huge success of Love & Rockets and Peter Murphy. I believe that while the band was together during the 80's,they rarely did interviews or gave out too much info about themselves,well good news,this book takes you behind the scenes and gives you the stories you wanted to hear. I would recomend this to any fan of Bauhaus,Love & Rockets,Peter Murphy and even fans of music in general.

The book details the emotions and personalities which fueled the music of Bauhaus and its legacy. A must for Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, and/or Peter Murphy fans. Along with giving background on the band members, it provides the reader with details on what it s like to survive within the music business for 20 years. Cute bubblemen drawings to boot!

This is an essential biography, full of interesting details & history not only about Bauhaus, but also Tones on Tail, Dalis Car, Love & Rockets, and Peter's solo career. A bit skimpy on pictures, but fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts more than make up for it.