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Life In Technicolor: A Celebration of Coldplay (2025)

By Malcolm Croft and Debs Wild
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Explore the makings of a musical phenomenon in this definitive celebration of Coldplay. Life in Technicolor is the ultimate tribute to Coldplay, telling the complete story of one of the most successful bands of the twenty-first century. Co-authored by Debs Wild, the A&R scout who discovered... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A fully illustrated and extensively researched history of one of the world's most successful bands: Coldplay.

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Explore the makings of a musical phenomenon in this definitive celebration of Coldplay.

Life in Technicolor is the ultimate tribute to Coldplay, telling the complete story of one of the most successful bands of the twenty-first century. Co-authored by Debs Wild, the A&R scout who discovered Coldplay, this fully illustrated book reveals rare, behind-the-scenes moments from the band's rise to global superstardom—from their acclaimed debut album Parachutes to the record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour.

Featuring individual profiles of Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and Jonny Buckland, and packed with exclusive interviews and rare, original memorabilia including setlists, flyers, tour passes, and candid snapshots, this is an essential companion for any Coldplay fan and the most complete celebration of the band to date.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035432653

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: Approx. 250 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 1375g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Debs Wild Malcolm Croft Music & Musicians Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Debs Wild (Author)

Debs Wild is a former A&R scout executive responsible for developing bands such as Badly Drawn Boy, Keane and Coldplay. Debs discovered, developed and championed Coldplay from the very beginning, and now operates as one of Coldplay HQ's trusted inner circle.

Malcolm Croft (Author)

Malcolm Croft is a celebrated author and music journalist who has written dozens of books on music and entertainment. He lives in Bristol.

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