As a New Kids on the Block fan since the 80's this was a must read for me. Selena Fragassi did an amazing job writing this one!

This book was like going back in time! All the memories of my childhood came rushing back.
I actually learned a few new things about the group.
I suggest buying the hardback - I know I will!

The best part is NKOTB is still touring and it's great to catch them out on the road. They still have The Right Stuff! ;)

I couldn't click on REQUEST fast enough when I saw this book pop up!! My preteen self stopped breathing when it showed up on my computer screen...but my present self was a bit disappointed at the '40th Anniversary' part of the title - FORTY YEARS?! "New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration" by Selena Fragassi is a fantastic tribute to one of the most iconic boy bands in pop music history. In this comprehensive retrospective, Fragassi expertly navigates the band's four-decade journey, from their rise to stardom in the late 1980s to their status in popular culture today.

The book's best feature is its wealth of archival material and exclusive interviews with band members, offering readers unprecedented access to the inner workings of New Kids on the Block. Fragassi skillfully weaves together personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and insights from industry insiders, providing a rich tapestry of the band's evolution and impact. This book is a celebration of the band's enduring appeal and relevance. Fragassi explores how New Kids on the Block have continually reinvented themselves over the years, navigating shifting musical trends and cultural landscapes with ease. From their chart-topping hits to their sold-out tours, the band's journey is a testament to the enduring power of nostalgia and the resilience of artistic reinvention.

"New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration" is a must-read for fans of the band and anyone interested in the intersection of music, nostalgia, and pop culture. If you were a NKOTB fan, you definitely need this book - it's a wonderful walk through your youth.

NKOTB fans! This book is for you! I had the honor of getting an e-copy of NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION by Selena Fragassi (thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for this early access)! Perfect for any Blockhead (aka NKOTB fan). This one is filled with pictures that I would’ve probably cut out and hung on my bedroom wall when I was growing up. I feel like I knew a lot of the facts given in this book — no joke, I was obsessed with my Teen Beat and Pop magazines along with any NKOTB books or trivia that came out back in the day — but I still learned a bit. I mostly loved the pics in this book. This was a fun, nostalgic experience and I encourage any fan to grab it this May.

New Kids On the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration is a good book for anyone who liked NKOTB in the 80’s and 90’s. It’s a great nostalgia book. The pictures are good. I enjoyed flipping through it.

What an absolute treat for any Blockhead!

Nostalgia hit me hard. This book took me back to when my love for NKOTB started: the music, the merchandise, the magazines, the posters, taping interviews and their videos whenever they were on TV, the Hangin' Tough and Step By Step VHS tapes, the fan-crazed Oprah shows with not only the group but with their mothers as well, "the buttons and the pins and the loud fanfares", my love for Donnie Wahlberg - just everything!

Selena Fragassi has certainly done her research. Yes, there is lots of information that any fan already knows such as where the boys grew up, how the band was formed, their initial struggle and then their frenzied fame. But, there is also a plethora of information post-1994 break-up: their solo journeys, then getting back together and collaborations with other groups such as BSB.

There are quotes, timelines and many, many pictures. Fragassi has also acknowledged bands that came before the New Kids and the boy bands that came after.

Needless to say, I've been listening to NKOTB songs ever since reading this book. This book is a must-have for any New Kids fan. I will definitely be buying a physical copy of this book when it is published - a present for myself on my 46th birthday next month!

Don’t get me started. There is nothing in this book that I don’t already know. Sorry. Not a fan of the book.

This book has a lot of great pictures of the New Kids throughout their career with fun facts and stats throughout the book. You can tell the author really did her research.

The entire career of the group itself is chronicled here as well as chapters on each member’s career when the group broke up. I liked learning about how the group began, their rise to fame and the members themselves.

I’d recommend this to any fans of 80’s or 90’s pop music, fans of any of the members and, of course, Blockheads. Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration by Selena Fragassi
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group – becker & mayer!, Epic Ink
Genre: Arts & Photography, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment
Expected Publication Date: May 21, 2024

New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration by Selena Fragassi was a blast from the past! It brought back so many great memories, like going to see NKOTB in concert at Disney for one of their television specials.

The photos were great and captured the time period well. I felt like I was back in elementary school!

I loved reading the fun facts that were included, especially about the music. I could actually hear some of their songs running through my head as I read this.

This book definitely made me smile. It brought back some really good memories!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

This book is a must have for anyone who grew up listening to New Kids on the Block. This book takes you through their journey as a boy band, including interesting facts about them. As soon as I saw this book the song Step by Step started playing in my head. This book is also perfect for new fans!

Any book about New Kids on the Block is going to be a great one for me. I love reliving old memories and enjoying the ones I am making now. There is nothing that a girl loves more than when her boyband is still the amazing people she grew up wtih. I loved this book and thought the author did a really good job.

What a fun nostalgic trip down memory lane. I was the biggest New Kids fan in my younger years, and I’ll have to say this book reminded me that love hasn’t faded. Donnie all the way.

I was one of the many Blockhead teenagers with the posters of NKOTB on the wall. Had a super big crush on Jonathan. But was never able to afford seeing them live. Adult me was ecstatic when they got back together and started touring again. I’ve seen them several times and I hope to see them several more in my lifetime!

This book is a must have for those who grew up listening to them and for any new fans they have acquired, like my daughter! It’s filled with very interesting information on the backstory and their journey. I will definitely be buying a hard copy of this book.

This was such a fun tribute to NKOTB and their 40 years (how is that possible because they still look amazing?!) in the business but it also takes a look at the boy bands that came before them and how they influenced NKOTB and their music. It was fun to look back at what was popular when their various hits were big and what direction the band wants to go in the future. This is a perfect gift for a NKOTB fan and as one myself I would love to have it! So many pictures, a great timeline of their journey and a discography of their music. Everything you could want in a history of the band book.
Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

I love this book!

It was so nostalgic and brought back so many memories. A total must-have for NKOTB fans!

So many pictures and fun nuggets of NKOTB information. Lots of fun facts that I didn't know of.

I totally recommend for fans and for those wanting to learn more of the group.

I was a huge New Kids fan back in the day - I literally got a job as a steward at Wembley so I could see them multiple times for free - and once I'd got over the trauma of this book being a FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY celebration, I was all in.

This book is such an interesting read. I hadn't thought about how little I'd really known about how the band came about and developed, since it was all before the internet.

It was lovely to be reminded of things I'd forgotten and to learn what they've been up to since. Great photos too. And now I need to go and watch Donnie on The Masked Singer.

This book is a must for all "Blockheads". As big of a fan of NKOTB that I am, I also learned many things about the band. The pictures were also amazing. Can't wait to buy a copy when it is released!

First of all. 40 years? That’s how long we are celebrating NKOTB? How is that even possible. Especially since I’m still only 29 lol!!

I looved checking this book out and reminiscing on their history and seeing how they were brought back together! So many nostalgic memories!!

I was the biggest Jordan fan!!

Thanks so much NetGalley!

I loved this book! Such a great trip down memory lane. This has a must-have keepsake for any New Kids on the Block fan, but especially those of us who’ve been there since the beginning.

Calling all Blockheads!! This book is an amazing history of NKOTB and will invoke feelings of nostalgia! This is all you ever wanted to know and more about Jordan, Joe, Danny, Donnie, and Jonathon. It's a story of how they came to be, their accomplishments, and how they broke up and ultimately got back together to tour as adults. This book is filled with fantastic photos! If you were ever into NKOTB this is definitely a must read!