A new book!
We're pleased to tell you about a new venture for The Theatre Organ Club in that we have produced a book entitled "Looking at life – the story of Leslie James, cinema organist".
Leslie James was a very popular and well known broadcasting organist who was most active from the 1920s through to the 1940s, but then he seemingly disappeared with nothing known about what happened to him. The evidence shows that he was a very private man with regards to his personal life, but his musical career was very well known, and it all makes for very interesting reading.
This book goes a long way to solving the mystery of his apparent disappearance, but contains so much more; it includes details of his career, broadcasts, recordings, and his brushes with the law, illustrated with many photos and newspaper cuttings/adverts from Wayne Ivany's archive.
The book is priced at £10 (which includes postage and packing),is A5 size, and runs to 100 pages (including the covers). It makes a fascinating read and an ideal Christmas present!
We have had a relatively small number printed initially to gauge interest, so don't miss out! If you would like to order a copy, please send a cheque to The Theatre Organ Club, 47 Maydowns Road, Chestfield, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3LN for £10 (made payable to The Theatre Organ Club), and a copy of the book will be sent to you. Alternatively you may order a copy via the Membership Join & Contact page on this website either using PayPal or your debit/credit card.
