TAKEN FROM BEHIND

A Very Limited Edition XTC Photo Book By Steve Warren

The Photo Book is strictly limited to 100 copies and will not be published again in this format. The book is A4, 35x24x2 in size and is 100 pages with over 100 pictures not previously published

Any questions and orders please write to : xtcphotobook@gmail.com

"I grew up in the same street as Andy Partridge and being close friends, music was always going to play a big part in my life. I started working as a mobile DJ, and eventually found myself a residency at a venue called the Brunel Rooms in Swindon. Tuesdays was our rock night with local bands playing a set each week. One of these bands became popular over a number of appearances and they were called the Helium Kidz. When their original roadie was unable to continue driving, the band asked me to step in. That is how this documented journey started. As well as music, photography was and still is one of my passions and I often developed black & white pictures in my makeshift kitchen dark room. I started taking pictures of the members of XTC as they progressed from a local band to a chart topping international live act.

From 1976 to 1980 I toured with XTC all over the UK and around the world as their sound engineer and driver/roadie. My unrestricted backstage access enabled me to take many candid, previously unreleased pictures. These pictures have been in my home for over 35 years and I feel now is the time to share them with you, the fortunate people who have managed to acquire a copy of this very limited photo book.

This book is strictly limited to 100 copies and once they are gone they are gone. This book will not be published again in this format. The book is A4, 35x24x2 in size and is 100 pages with over 100 pictures not previously published. I will be happy to sign and dedicate the book."

Steve Warren