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Then It Fell Apart

By Moby
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Then It Fell Apart by Moby is an introspective journey into the musician's challenging experiences in the early 2000s, following his rise to fame after the success of his album Play. The memoir delves into the chaos of celebrity life, exploring themes of excess, loneliness, and self-destruction while offering a candid glimpse into Moby's personal struggles and search for meaning. This raw and vulnerable narrative paints a vivid picture of the highs and lows of being in the spotlight.
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You might like this book if you appreciate raw and unfiltered memoirs that delve into the wild world of fame and the personal struggles behind it. With its candid insights into the music industry, it offers a compelling look at the life of an influential cultural figure. If you're drawn to introspective narratives that explore themes of identity, excess, and redemption, this book may appeal to you.

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The hotly-anticipated second volume of Moby's memoirs after Porcelain: a celebrity car crash of epic proportions after the release of PLAY.

The hotly-anticipated second volume of Moby's memoirs after Porcelain: a celebrity car crash of epic proportions after the release of PLAY.

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Featured in The Times' 'Best Books of the Year So Far'

What do you do when you realise you have everything you think you've ever wanted but still feel completely empty? What do you do when it all starts to fall apart? The second volume of Moby's extraordinary life story is a journey into the dark heart of fame and the demons that lurk just beneath the bling and bluster of the celebrity lifestyle.

In summer 1999, Moby released the album that defined the millennium, PLAY. Like generation-defining albums before it, PLAY was ubiquitous, and catapulted Moby to superstardom. Suddenly he was hanging out with David Bowie and Lou Reed, Christina Ricci and Madonna, taking ecstasy for breakfast (most days), drinking litres of vodka (every day), and sleeping with supermodels (infrequently). It was a diet that couldn't last. And then it fell apart.

The second volume of Moby's memoir is a classic about the banality of fame. It is shocking, riotously entertaining, extreme, and unforgiving. It is unedifying, but you can never tear your eyes away from the page.

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Then It Fell Apart by Moby is widely praised for its candid and witty exploration of the artist's tumultuous journey through fame and excess, leading to eventual sobriety. The memoir is noted for its engaging narrative filled with celebrity encounters and unflinching self-reflection, with reviews highlighting its humour and honesty. The book offers an entertaining yet cautionary tale that reverberates with honesty and emotional depth, making it a recommended read for those interested in the complexities of fame and personal growth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571339419

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Moby was born in Harlem in 1965. He is a singer-songwriter, musician, DJ and photographer. The first volume of his memoirs, Porcelain, was published by Faber in 2016.

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