Mod Subculture & Soul Music Books, Authors & Book Shops
A Nickel And A Nail is a UK based specialist independent bookstore for readers interested in exploring the history of soul, rhythm and blues, and related musical fields.
Our mission is not only to sell literary works but to contribute to the preservation of soul and related music history, and to update customers on literature reviews through our regular blog and review features. We are also provide a unique independent platform to support and promote the sale of quality self-publications in these genres.
We sell new and quality used books, collectable magazines, fanzines, vintage sheet music and picture cover 45s.
My website and blog is called ‘Zen and The Art of the Sixties Mod novel’ (https://johnknightnovelist.wixsite.com/mysite/blog)is one source of information about my novel: ‘Jimmy Mack – Some Kind of Wonderful’. The blog is also also about many aspects of writing a novel about Mods and the Sixties, updating progress on follow up novels as well as looking at Mod as “a way of life” through images and music.
You can also follow me on Facebook: John Knight @ FN Jimmy Mack Two Hearts Books
This website is the official source for all of the in-print books by Tony Beesley. All copies are signed and personalised dedications are available on request.