Thebiographer of hip unwraps his pen to sprinkle glitter upon the fading traditionof the festive chart-topper and crafts the ultimate gift for everyone, aged 8to 80. This sleighs.BillyReeves, BBC Radio London Meticulously researched andpacked with detail. This highly enjoyable book is a perfect read to pop insomeone’s stocking.Hazel Cushion, literary agent The Christmas No.1 is both avery British nonsense but also deeply important. Marc’s highly entertainingbook about a tradition that brings together the likes of Pink Floyd, Boney Mand Mr Blobby, with reality TV, boy and girl bands and a host of now-disgracedindividuals, showcases the history and occasionally rum stories behind some ofpop’s hastily put-together, yet most enduring and biggest-selling hits.Ian Wade, writer and DJ Marc combines deep research,forensic detail and a wide knowledge of music with a light touch that nevertakes it all too seriously. The result is a fascinating read, in equal partsappalled and delighted by this weird British fixation on the Christmas charts.Helen O’Hara, Empire Magazineand host of the Bah Humbug! podcast Who knew the history ofChristmas No. 1’s could be so interesting and entertaining. Lots of trips downmemory lane. It took me quite a while to read as I had to keep stopping to goand listen to so many of the songs – and watch videos of Bowie and Bing Crosbyand Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Plenty of laugh out loud moments, both inthe text and the footnotes. Dr Michelle Selinger, PrincipalConsultant Informative and fun.David Quantick, author
