{"title":"Justin Currie","description":"\u003cp\u003eJustin Currie's writing invites readers into a richly textured world where music and memory intertwine. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Tremolo Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the subtle nuances of creativity and human connection within the vibrant landscape of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a reflective and evocative tone, Currie delves into the complexities of artistic expression, offering narratives that resonate with both passion and introspection. His books are a perfect choice for those intrigued by the interplay between life and the creative spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tremolo-diaries-by-justin-currie-9781917923040","title":"The Tremolo Diaries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA TOP 5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e Music Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop 5 Music Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eClassic Pop\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMusic Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eMojo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop 5 Book of the Year 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eUncut\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop 3 Book of the Year 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A Latter-day\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eLear\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eA truly remarkable book” John Niven, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Might just be the finest music memoir of recent years” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A minor masterpiece” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eClassic Pop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Full of life and joy and copious swearing”\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDel Amitri frontman Justin Currie reflects on life as a touring musician in the shadow of his life-changing Parkinson’s diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 2022 and we join Justin at the doctor’s office, looking down the barrel of a Parkinson’s diagnosis. After concerned fans noticed a tremor in his hand, Currie sought the medical advice which led him to the discovery that would throw his future into uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe immediate fallout of his diagnosis is laid bare in Currie’s candid, stream-of-consciousness voice. A voice that is also by turns poetic, self-deprecating and darkly humorous across a series of diary entries that capture Justin’s innermost feelings — part travelogue, part confessional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a coming to terms with the situation whilst on tour in the U.S, the second half of the story joins Currie in 2024, supporting Simple Minds on tour with Del Amitri. Anger, heartbreak and a looming sense of finality concoct a terse relationship between what once was and what may never be. Yet, page after page, what prevails is the achingly perfect timing of his acerbic wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tremolo Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful and unique meditation on illness and aging. It is a reflection on band life in the 21st Century. It’s a travelogue around the world’s art galleries, parks, bars and sites of natural beauty. And most importantly, it is about love and friendship, adversity and courage, life and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a first-of-its-kind exploration of Parkinson’s by a multi-platinum selling musician, \u003ci\u003eThe Tremolo Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e looks the dramatic irony of Currie’s affliction in the eye, puts down the guitar, and returns the needle to the start of the song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456441630956,"sku":"9781917923040","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e49fa6587b5bf95f9bc4772d38b01d48_3686bf69-6477-47ac-98bf-ca0b4ad38bbf.jpg?v=1775016570"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/justin-currie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}