Everything: A Book about Manic Street Preachers
- ISBN-10
- 0753501392
- ISBN-13
- 9780753501399
- Series
- Everything
- Category
- Rock musicians
- Pages
- 284
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Virgin Pub
- Author
- Simon Price
Description
Described as'Rock Book of the decade' by the Guardian in London, this is the fascinating story of this number one- selling, award-winning UK band. Beginning with their childhoods in South Wales, Simon Price traces the lives of the band through their early days, the mysterious disappearance of their songwriter, Richey Edwards, and concluding with the release of their multi-platinum album This is My Truth Tell Me Yours. Classic photos, unseen rarities -- including exclusive pictures from the band's official photographer -- and the most comprehensive Manic Street Preachers discography ever published, make this book unmissable. Has sold over 20,000 copies since its original publication in 1999 Written with the full co-operation of the band, their families, their friends and colleagues in the music industry.
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