Marillion/Separated Out: The Complete History 1979-2002

by Jon Collins

With Script for a Jester’s Tear in 1983 and chart hits "Punch and Judy" and "Kayleigh," Marillion ushered in a post-punk progressive rock renaissance. Drawing on interviews with all band members, past and present, and featuring 150 rare photos and featuring cover artwork by the artist behind Marillion 15 album covers, this is the definitive book on one of the most enduring modern progressive rock bands, who enjoy a hardcore underground following in the U.S.

Genres: Music, Biography, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[El · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great biography of a great band! Collins takes up the baton from Mick Wall and follows the band's career post 1988.

[Paul Levy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant book about the greatest band of all time, all you might want to know about the albums and music, can't wait for the sequel.

[Phil Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't read the first edition of this book because I'm relatively new to the Marillion scene. This is a story of uncompromising artists and perhaps the most dedicated fan base outside of The Dead, Rush, and Dream Theater. Collins' book filled in many of the gaps that I had with respect to the band. I particularly enjoyed the quotes from fans.

A few minor quibbles: Some of the English must be UK-specific. Also, I don't know why the design had a full inch at the top of each page. I would have enjoyed more photos and an index. Strange. Also, why there wasn't a bit more background on the guys pre-Marillion is a bit beyond me.

Still, this is the definitive book on one of my very favorite bands. There's no other book that comes close.