The book
Now updated and in paperback for the first time, the first in-depth investigation into one of England’s most enigmatic and engaging bands Time Flies by Rich Wilson draws on original interviews with former band members, friends and colleagues, to create a fascinating history of Porcupine Tree. New material covers the making of Closure/Continuation and the 2022 world tour.
Rich tells the story from the earleist days of Porcupine Tree in founder Steven Wilson’s bedroom through, reviewing their whole career and eleven studio albums. An unauthorised biography, it offers a perfectly complete critical look at arguably the UK’s last great prog rock band from 1987 to 2022.
The editions
Time Flies is available in two versions, the new, fully updated paperback and the original hardback which also comes as a special Signature edition, housed in a specially designed presentation box, signed by the author, and including 3 previously unpublished 10 × 8 photographs exclusive to the edition.
Reviews
Absorbing tale of of one of Britain’s most enigmatic groups… elevated by anecdotes and interviews from behind-the-scenes mainstays as well as band members.
Essential reading … first-hand knowledge lifts this book above other biographies, with the book – which also includes a series of rare images – feeling comprehensive and compelling.
The interviews are great … Rich should be proud of telling the story so well, and he owes me £20 for the PT albums I’ve bought after reading it.
