»In 1981, my husband and I started going to Jamaica with the sole purpose of getting involved in reggae music. Our first idea was the start a ›zine‹ devoted to Augustus Pablo and his crew...
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Read the story on the book King Jammy's, the reissuing and how Beth got married in Sugar Minott's yard in an interview with Beth done by Scott C. Go deh!
Beth can be contacted by e-mail; bethkingston@rogers.com
These are some links to pages of Beth's friends or other sites that Beth rates. Galong galong galong!
Small Axe - Ray Hurford's webspot where you can read reviews of new albums and articles from the classic reggae magazine Small Axe.
Natty Dread - A great french reggae magazine that features articles and photos from Beth.
El Rockers - Thorough discography of Augustus Pablos album releases. Even though the page seems to have been abandonded the information is still vital.
King Of Dub - The cover art to numerous rare dub albums.
The book on King Jammy was originally released by Black Star in 1989. In 2000 it got re-released with entirely new design and also included articles from Reggae Quarterly. The book is generally considered to be one of the best books on reggae.
Read a review of King Jammy's here.
To incquire the book the total cost is (including taxes and postage);
Canada: $15 (CAN $)
USA: $15 (US $)
Europe: $20 (US $)
The first issue of this classic magazine was released in 1981 and during the seven coming years seven further issues were released. The articles offer crucial insight to what was bubbling in JA at the time. Numerous of Beth's fantastic pictures are of course also included.
If you want to check what the various issues of Reggae Quarterly covered or maybe just take a look on the covers then click on the link inna rub-a-dub style! Reggae Quarterly!
All issues of Reggae Quarterly except #4 are for sale. Look beneath for the more information on the costs;
Canada:
The postal rates vary by postal code so you will have to give me the postal code and I can calculate the rates and get back to you.
USA:
The total for 7 issues would be $69. For $79 all 7 issues plus the book.
Europe:
For all 7 available issues of RQ would be a total of $80 (the postage is about $27).
For all 7 issues plus the book it would be $90.
Rates for orders of fewer than 7 magazines vary by region. Please write for a price quote.
The easiest way to pay is with Paypal if you have an account (the address is bethkingston@rogers.com) otherwise a check (any currency) or money order is fine.
Reggae Quarterly, big bout yah!
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