Exit Stage Left: The curious afterlife of pop stars by Nick Duerden Paperback Bo

Description: Exit Stage Left by Nick Duerden A quirky, thought-provoking look at the curious afterlife of pop stars. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description **INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH** **GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY** **FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2022 PICK** Incredibly moving. - GuardianEntertaining. - TelegraphMost books about pop stars focus on the way we turn average human beings into demi-gods. In writing a book about how they have to turn back into humans Nick Duerden has done both us and them a service. - David HepworthFunny, poignant and often inspirational. - Mat Osman The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame - the heedless pursuit of it; the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But whats it like to actually achieve it, and what happens when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else? This is the point at which pop stars are at their most heroic, because they dont give up. They keep on striving, keep making music, and refuse simply to ebb away. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit, others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road, perhaps, so much as the garden shed. But all of them, in their own individual ways, still dare to dream. Exit Stage Left features tales of drug addiction, bankruptcy, depression and divorce, but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. This is a candid, laugh-out-loud and occasionally shocking look at what happens when the brightest stars fall back down to earth.Exit Stage Left is the book Ive long wanted to read about the PTSD-like after-effects of pop stardom - and Nick Duerden is the perfect writer for the job. The pop stars bittersweet lot is represented with flair and empathy. - Pete Paphides, author of Broken GreekExit Stage Left is a funny and poignant book, drawing on Duerdens considerable experience as a journalist and interviewer . . . he understands what motivates this strange bunch of people. - Andy Miller, Spectator Fame is the brightest candle, but in this brilliant collection of interviews, Nick Duerden answers the question: what does a candle do after its burned out? - David Quantick Duerden finds fascinating layers of humanity, pathos, humour and wisdom in equal measure. A brilliant book, for artists and fans alike. - Frank TurnerFeaturing brand new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, and Justin Hawkins. Flap GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY BBC RADIO 2 NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE DAY INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH Most books about pop stars focus on the way we turn average human beings into demi-gods. In writing a book about how they have to turn back into humans Nick Duerden has done both us and them a service David Hepworth The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame - the heedless pursuit of it; the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. This is the world the pop star is required to inhabit. But what happens when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else? We know all about pop stars when theyre at the top of their game, but they tend to reveal far more of their true selves once theyve peaked, and are on their way down. This is the point at which they are at their most heroic, because they dont give up. They keep on striving, keep making music, and refuse simply to ebb away. Exit Stage Left features tales of drug addiction, bankruptcy, depression and divorce, but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. This is a candid, laugh-out-loud and occasionally shocking look at what happens when the brightest stars fall back down to earth. Funny, poignant and often inspirational Mat Osman Fascinating layers of humanity, pathos, humour and wisdom Frank Turner Author Biography Nick Duerden is a writer and freelance broadsheet journalist. He has written widely on the arts, family and health, and is the author of two novels, a memoir on fatherhood, and other non-fiction works. Review Incredibly moving * Guardian *Told with warmth and compassion . . . engrossing. * The Independent *Fascinating layers of humanity, pathos and wisdom. * Frank Turner *Entertaining. * The Telegraph *Brilliant. * David Quantick *The pop-stars bittersweet lot is represented with flair and empathy. * Pete Paphides *A poignant exploration of the aftermath of adulation. * Mojo *Todays stars might do well to read Exit Stage Left and plan for the second acts of their careers. * The Economist * Long Description **INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH** **GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY** **FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2022 PICK** Incredibly moving. - Guardian Entertaining. - Telegraph Most books about pop stars focus on the way we turn average human beings into demi-gods. In writing a book about how they have to turn back into humans Nick Duerden has done both us and them a service. - David Hepworth Funny, poignant and often inspirational. - Mat Osman The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame - the heedless pursuit of it; the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But whats it like to actually achieve it, and what happens when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else?This is the point at which pop stars are at their most heroic, because they dont give up. They keep on striving, keep making music, and refuse simply to ebb away. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit, others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road, perhaps, so much as the garden shed. But all of them, in their own individual ways, still dare to dream. Exit Stage Left features tales of drug addiction, bankruptcy, depression and divorce, but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. This is a candid, laugh-out-loud and occasionally shocking look at what happens when the brightest stars fall back down to earth. Exit Stage Left is the book Ive long wanted to read about the PTSD-like after-effects of pop stardom - and Nick Duerden is the perfect writer for the job. The pop stars bittersweet lot is represented with flair and empathy. - Pete Paphides, author of Broken Greek Exit Stage Left is a funny and poignant book, drawing on Duerdens considerable experience as a journalist and interviewer . . . he understands what motivates this strange bunch of people. - Andy Miller, Spectator Fame is the brightest candle, but in this brilliant collection of interviews, Nick Duerden answers the question: what does a candle do after its burned out? - David Quantick Duerden finds fascinating layers of humanity, pathos, humour and wisdom in equal measure. A brilliant book, for artists and fans alike. - Frank Turner Featuring brand new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, and Justin Hawkins. Review Quote Entertaining. Promotional "Headline" A quirky, thought-provoking look at the curious afterlife of pop stars. Details ISBN1472277783 Author Nick Duerden Pages 384 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2022 ISBN-10 1472277783 ISBN-13 9781472277787 Publication Date 2022-11-10 UK Release Date 2022-11-10 Format Paperback Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle The curious afterlife of pop stars Illustrator The Boy Fitz Hammond Edited by Goncalo Perestrelo Birth 1974 Death 1866 Affiliation Former Professor of International Commerical Law, University of Nottingham Position Customer Qualifications Ph.D. DEWEY 782.421660922 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-02-13 AU Release Date 2023-02-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140204779;

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