Queens of Noise The Real Story of the Runaways

"Publisher's Weekly" Top Ten Music Books for Spring 2013, 1/28/13 "CBSNews.com," 6/17/13 "Extensively researched." "Seattle Times, "7/21/13 "[T]he Runaways' legacy as trailblazers who opened the doors for other female artists is assured. "Queens of Noise" is the definitive account of their pioneering career." "New York Observer, "7/23/13 "Reversing the curse that plagued the band's short run, ["Queens of Noise"] declares: if you haven't heard of the Runaways, that's your problem--not theirs. "Paste," 7/30/13 "Celebrates the spirit of what could happen when listeners ignore conventional wisdom about girls-in-rock. An almost-feminist manifest...A primer of how bands come together, what they face in the jaws of trying to create arena-sized success without proper management and how it can all go wrong." "Graffiti Magazine," 7/31/13 "For a grim and gritty look at the rise and fall of the band, as well as a look at sexual politics in the 70s and in the 70s rock scene, this is a fascinating book. And for fans of The Runaways, like me, this is a must have." Bookviews "Full of insights." "The Advocate," 8/9/13 "Brilliant, must-read." "San Antonio Express News," 8/4/13 "This book may be the first Runaways project to successfully represent all five members of the classic lineup...Instead of a riot of conflicting opinions, McDonnell skillfully weaves a coherent narrative that looks at both sides of 'he said, she said, ' or is often the case, 'she said, she said.'" "Houston Press," 8/21/13 ""Queens of Noise" is as wild a read as was the Runaways' short-lived career. But in the hands of such a skilled, careful, and picture-painting writer as McDonnell, it's far more than the scandalous jailbait journalism it might have been." Examiner.com, 8/20/13 "An all-inclusive overview that draws hundreds of quotes from dozens of magazine and television interviews with the musicians,