Chaise Longue

Name: Chaise Longue
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SKU: 9781472155122
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By Baxter Dury

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Chaise Longue by Baxter Dury is a poignant memoir reflecting on the chaotic life of the author's upbringing in the 1970s and 80s. It delves into his experiences growing up as the son of famous musician Ian Dury, surrounded by the eccentricities of a bohemian lifestyle. The narrative captures the complexities of fame, family relationships, and self-discovery with humour and emotional insight.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to vivid and candid storytelling from the world of music. It provides a deeply personal glimpse into the life of Baxter Dury, capturing his unique experiences, both growing up and as an artist, with humour and honesty. Fans of rock biographies and introspective memoirs will find this an engaging read.

Chaise Longue

'Maybe I tried over the years to feel sorry about some of the craziness that was bestowed upon my life as a child, but I feel differently about that now...'

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'Wild, exhilarating and very funny' Sunday Times

'A must-read for pop culture fans' The Times

'Unflinching' Observer

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Chaos and debauchery defined Baxter Dury's turbulent childhood. Abandoned by his punk rock star dad Ian Dury in the late 80s, Baxter was left in the hands of the Sulphate Strangler: a volatile, six-foot-seven drug dealer who lived up to his name. What could possibly go wrong?

In a period that we can now only imagine, a young Baxter ricocheted from one adventure to another, narrowly swerving one disaster only immediately to collide with another. At times, his situation was perilous in the extreme. Chaise Longue is an intimate account of those escapades, evocatively illuminating a bohemian west London populated with feverishly grubby characters. Narrated in Dury's candid tone, both sad and funny, this moving story will leave an indelible imprint on its readers.

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'Razor sharp and side-splitting throughout, [this] is one rock autobiography not to miss' Mojo

'Amusing, alarming and subtly sad, punctuated by mind boggling anecdotes related with nuance and zest' Daily Telegraph

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Chaise Longue is widely praised for its candid and sharply humorous depiction of Baxter Dury's chaotic upbringing as the son of Ian Dury, intertwined with colourful anecdotes and linguistic flair. The memoir is described as both wildly entertaining and deeply emotional, capturing the essence of a tumultuous family life. Recognised as a must-read for pop culture enthusiasts, the book is celebrated for its authenticity, humour, and insightful narrative style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472155122

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corsair

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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Baxter Dury Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction

About the Author

The soya latte poet laureate of London's Ladbroke Grove, Baxter Dury has spent the last 15 years uniquely chronicling the inner workings of his (and everyone's) human condition over six critically acclaimed albums. His latest, The Night Chancers, was released in March 2020.