New Larry Livermore Book: "How To Ru(i)n A Record Label: The Story of Lookout Records"

[Fuzz]

Larry Livermore is releasing a new book all about Lookout Records. It comes out November 13th.

How To Ru(i)n A Record Label documents the author’s experiences from Gilman Street to Bialystok, Poland, as he built Lookout from the ground up, only to find himself losing control of the label a mere ten years later, and abruptly walking away from the multi-million dollar company when it was at its peak of success.

Throughout that time, however, he was central to the influential scene that gave birth to Gilman Street, Maximum Rocknroll, and a new generation of independent music that has had an everlasting effect on both the underground and mainstream. In the process, he just might even have found himself.

 

More info and pre-order here (hardcover limited to 100 copies)

[Hermione]

Sounds interesting! I love the Dookie booklet style cover art too. Might make a nice Christmas gift to myself.

[Todd]

Sounds interesting! I love the Dookie booklet style cover art too. Might make a nice Christmas gift to myself.

That's cause Pat did the artwork on the cover  I've actually seen that picture used somewhere before, I can't recall if it was on an ad, a record, a comp, or a bootleg though. 

 

[Fuzz]

That's cause Pat did the artwork on the cover  I've actually seen that picture used somewhere before, I can't recall if it was on an ad, a record, a comp, or a bootleg though. 

 

Someone mentioned something about it on Larry's ask.fm. I forget the details though.

[Todd]

Someone mentioned something about it on Larry's ask.fm. I forget the details though.

Ah, an old Lookout catalog it seems. Now I just have to find if I have it saved somewhere

[Hermione]

That's cause Pat did the artwork on the cover  I've actually seen that picture used somewhere before, I can't recall if it was on an ad, a record, a comp, or a bootleg though. 

 

Knew it was the same artist, just couldn't remember the name

[HungryHungryModels]

"With a new book coming out, I guess it's time to think about going around to book and record stores and doing some talking and reading and answering questions, as well as signing the books (maybe posters too?) that you're hopefully going to buy.With that in mind, if you have any suggestions or invitations for such a gig in your vicinity, please let me know. I'll be available for book-related shenanigans from mid-November through mid-December, and then again from mid-January onwards.Hope to see some — or lots — of you out there on the punk rock literary circuit!" -Larry's Facebook

[Maid Meringue]

Only 100 copies though  so much for picking it up in barnes n noble. 

[Hero_Of_The_Hour]

Really looking forward to this ?

[Hero_Of_The_Hour]

 

[Hero_Of_The_Hour]

 

[Fuzz]

Got the book in the mail last week. Looking forward to reading it.

[desertrose]

Reading it now.  Fantastic book.  got the hard cover and signed by Larry!

[Larry Livermore]

On 10/26/2015 at 9:46 PM, Maid Meringue said:

Only 100 copies though  so much for picking it up in barnes n noble. 

That's only the hardcover that's limited to 100 copies. The paperback version will be available in unlimited quantities!

[desertrose]

 

[Hermione]

Can't get much better endorsements than those from Billie and Mike! I must get this, really should've been faster and got the hardcover.

[dirnt286]

I went to the event. It was great to hear first hand the experiences of Lookout from Larry. Lots of questions throughout.

Billie Joe and Mike showed up too and even asked some questions. Nice to see the support!

[Chin for a Day]

I just pre-ordered the paperback.  First the coffee, now this.  I'm just giving all my money away to Green Day related stuff today.  I really hope Tre doesn't come up with a business now, my checkbook can't handle it.

[Larry Livermore]

On 12/23/2015 at 0:58 PM, JJ1964 said:

I really hope Tre doesn't come up with a business now, my checkbook can't handle it.

He's always coming up with monkey business, but hopefully that won't cost you anything. If you'd been at the reading last week, you would have the original story of King Underpants. I meant to put it in the book but forgot. I'll probably tell it again someday, but not just now.

 

[Private Ale.]

If there was a video for those who are 2000 light years away that would be great , nevertheless awesome events ,can't wait to read it someday

[Chin for a Day]

1 hour ago, Larry Livermore said:

He's always coming up with monkey business, but hopefully that won't cost you anything. If you'd been at the reading last week, you would have the original story of King Underpants. I meant to put it in the book but forgot. I'll probably tell it again someday, but not just now.

 

I would have loved to have been at the book reading, but the 3,000 miles between me and the event was a bit of a stretch.  But you can feel free to put a separate copy of the King Underpants story in my package when you ship my book.   

[KGLWW]

Does anyone know if this has a lot of new info or interesting stuff just about green day? I mean I always like reading Livermore stuff but just wondering if it is mostly about the scene and other bands

[desertrose]

See Rare Early Photos of Green Day

Larry Livermore, Lookout Records co-founder, discusses Green Day's beginnings and tips on how to start a record label in 2015

http://time.com/4147920/rare-green-day-photos/

[desertrose]

Larry Livermore ‏@LarryLivermore Dec 24 Camberwell, London

Interview w/ @TIME magazine inc. photos by the inimitable Murray Bowles, some from my book, some previously unseen. http://time.com/4147920/rare-green-day-photos/ …

[Fuzz]

Got to page 95 tonight. Very interesting so far. Green Day is just starting to get mentioned. I don't know most the bands he's talked about, but it's very interesting to see all these different parts fall together. Definitely paints a detailed picture of the scene where Green Day started.