{"title":"Paul Carr","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Carr’s works offer insightful and engaging explorations into the world of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, delving into the lives and stories behind influential figures and creative movements. His writing combines meticulous research with a compelling narrative style, illuminating the cultural impact of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful biographies and profiles that capture the spirit of their subjects with clarity and depth. Whether examining iconic artists or cultural phenomena, Paul Carr’s books invite reflection on the interplay between art, identity, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sting-by-paul-carr-9781780238135","title":"Sting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to examine the relationship between Sting's working-class background in Newcastle and the creativity and inspiration behind his music. Born in a mainly working-class area of North Tyneside in 1951, Gordon Sumner would become one of the world's best-selling music artists. Known professionally as Sting, he was the lead singer for the band The Police from 1977 to 1984, before launching a hugely successful solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of Sting's creativity and drive for success were established in the region of his birth, with vestiges of his 'Northern Englishness' continuing to emerge in his music long after he left the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Police, \u003ci\u003eSting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e focusses on the sometimes-blurry borderlines between nostalgia, facts, imagination, and memories—as told by Sting, the people who knew (and know) him, and those who have written about him. Carr investigates the often complex resonance between local boy Gordon Sumner and the star the world knows as Sting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of great interest to the many fans of Sting and The Police, as well as those interested in the history of popular music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471622127852,"sku":"9781780238135","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781780238135-sting.jpg?v=1775248149"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-carr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}