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Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink

By Elvis Costello
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Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink offers an intimate memoir by celebrated musician Elvis Costello, sharing his journey in the music industry. The book intertwines detailed anecdotes from his life and career with reflections on music, influences, and personal relationships. It provides a rich tapestry of stories that illustrate the evolution of his artistry and his multifaceted personality.
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You might enjoy this memoir if you're fascinated by the transformative power of music and want to delve into the life of an iconic musician whose career spans multiple decades. The narrative weaves personal anecdotes with insights about songwriting, offering an intimate glimpse into the experiences and influences that shaped the artist's journey. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate candid storytelling and are interested in the intersections between personal life, creativity, and fame.

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Born Declan Patrick MacManus, Elvis Costello was raised in London and Liverpool, grandson of a trumpet player on the White Star Line and son of a jazz musician who became a successful radio dance band vocalist. This book describes how his career has somehow endured for almost four decades through a combination of dumb luck and animal cunning.

From his controversial early television appearances, to becoming one of the industry's elder statesmen, Costello's memoir - which he has written himself - is a one-man history of British music. A warm, deep and surprisingly funny insight into an amazing life, it is rich with anecdotes about fame, music and the creation of his famous songs.

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"Extraordinarily moving" Sunday Times

"Fantastic" Nick Hornby

"Wryly comic" GQ

"Episodically beautiful" Guardian

"I asked my dad if he needed Please, Please Me any more. He laughed and handed the record to me..."

In a career spanning four decades, Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus) has made himself a huge reputation through his tunes, lyrics and occasional bad behaviour. His long-awaited memoir finally reveals all about his mistakes and his marriages, his faults and his family.

From his controversial early television appearances, to becoming one of the industry's elder statesmen, Costello's memoir—which he has written himself—is a one-man history of British music. A warm, deep and surprisingly funny insight into an amazing life, it is rich with anecdotes about fame, music and the creation of his famous songs.

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Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink by Elvis Costello is highly praised for its literary excellence and depth, offering a witty and articulate exploration of the author's life and music career. The memoir is noted for its candidness, skillful writing, and insightful anecdotes, providing readers with an engaging and comprehensive insight into both Costello's personal experiences and the broader landscape of 20th-century music. It balances humour and poignancy while capturing the essence of Costello's relationships and collaborations with various musical icons.

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ISBN: 9780241968123

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 688

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Elvis Costello Music & Musicians Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Elvis Costello has written and recorded legendary albums including My Aim Is True, This Year's Model, Armed Forces, Imperial Bedroom, and King of America, and songs including "Alison", "Watching the Detectives", "Oliver's Army", "Almost Blue", "Shipbuilding", "I Want You", "Tramp the Dirt Down" and "Jimmie Standing In The Rain". He has collaborated with The Attractions, Paul McCartney, the Brodsky Quartet, Burt Bacharach, Allen Toussaint and The Roots, and has written songs for George Jones, Chet Baker, Solomon Burke and Johnny Cash. He has enjoyed the acclaim and the infamy that comes with a forty-year career in show business.

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