{"product_id":"ultimate-popmaster-phil-swern-neil-myners-quiz-book-paperback","title":"Ultimate PopMaster by Phil Swern \u0026 Neil Myners - Music Quiz Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781785944987\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: BBC Books (Ebury Publishing)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo you stop for PopMaster? Ultimate PopMaster brings the nation's favourite music quiz off the airwaves and onto the page, with over 1,500 brand new questions set by the very team behind BBC Radio 2's iconic daily challenge. Featuring a foreword from Ken Bruce himself, this paperback companion covers pop history from 1958 to 2020, testing everything from chart-topping hits to one-hit wonders. Whether played solo or with friends, it's an addictive test of musical memory for every kind of fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery weekday morning, millions of listeners pause to tune into PopMaster on The Ken Bruce Show, and now that same addictive format has been transformed into a brilliant printed quiz book. Ultimate PopMaster is packed with more than 1,500 completely new questions, compiled by expert question setters Phil Swern and Neil Myners, the very people who devise the questions heard on air each day. The quizzes get progressively harder as readers work through the book, meaning even seasoned pop fans will find themselves stretched by the later rounds. Covering six decades of chart history from 1958 through to 2020, the book touches on classic number ones, novelty hits, one-hit wonders, and the stories behind songs that shaped British pop culture. There's a specially devised final quiz with a twist, giving readers the chance to crown themselves the ultimate PopMaster champion. A foreword from Ken Bruce adds an authentic touch, tying the book to the beloved radio show that inspired it. Designed for quick dipping-in sessions or marathon quiz nights, the paperback format is compact and endlessly re-playable, just as suited to a solo train journey as a full house party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 1,500 brand new questions\u003c\/strong\u003e covering pop music from 1958 to 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e that challenges casual fans and pop experts alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by the real PopMaster question setters\u003c\/strong\u003e, Phil Swern and Neil Myners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by Ken Bruce\u003c\/strong\u003e, host of BBC Radio 2's PopMaster quiz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurprise final quiz twist\u003c\/strong\u003e to crown your own ultimate PopMaster champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable paperback format\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for solo play, families, or trivia nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhil Swern is a celebrated radio producer and prolific record collector, with production credits stretching from Capital Gold to BBC Radio 2's Pick of the Pops, and he has co-written PopMaster's questions for many years. Neil Myners studied music to postgraduate level and has, since 1995, produced BBC Radio 2 programming including coverage of Paul McCartney, bringing deep musical expertise to the quiz. Together they are the creative force behind PopMaster's daily questions, giving this book genuine insider authority on pop trivia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Quiz Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthentic, addictive, and endlessly quotable, Ultimate PopMaster captures everything fans love about the radio show in portable paperback form, making it a brilliant gift or personal challenge for any music trivia enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: this listing is for the UK ISBN\/UK edition, and the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phil Swern \u0026 Neil Myners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810824655085,"sku":"SNG12837","price":9.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/ultimate-popmaster-phil-swern-neil-myners-paperback.jpg?v=1784317155","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/ultimate-popmaster-phil-swern-neil-myners-quiz-book-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}