{"title":"Paul Weller","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the creative world of Paul Weller, a legendary figure in British music known for his profound impact on the arts and culture scene. As a renowned musician and songwriter, Weller has captivated audiences for decades, from his early days with The Jam and The Style Council to his flourishing solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find insightful works like \u003cem\u003eMagic: A Journal of Song\u003c\/em\u003e. These books offer a unique glimpse into the mind of an artist whose music has consistently influenced cultural landscapes across generations. With his lyrical prowess and innovative spirit, Paul Weller continues to inspire both fans and fellow artists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time admirer of his music or new to his artistic journey, Paul Weller's literary contributions are sure to enrich your understanding of the vibrant intersection between music and culture. Delve into his world and discover the magic behind the songs that have shaped a musical era.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magic-a-journal-of-song-by-paul-weller-9781905662746","title":"Magic: A Journal of Song","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can be scratching around at home on an acoustic guitar, or singing a funny little idea into my phone, and all of a sudden, it becomes a beautiful fully fledged song. And I'm asking myself, how did we do that again? I still find that fascinating. It's magic.\u003c\/em\u003e - Paul Weller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMagic: A Journal of Song\u003c\/em\u003e, Paul Weller talks about his life and music through a personally curated selection of over 100 songs spanning his entire musical career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the most innovative and remarkable songwriters of the last 50 years, Paul Weller has proved to be the ultimate shapeshifter, moving from The Jam's punk sensibilities to the genre-defying Style Council, and later through a remarkable 30-year solo career. Alongside Lennon and McCartney, Weller is one of few artists that has attained a UK number one album over five consecutive decades, and has also received career-defining awards from the BRITs (Lifetime Achievement Award), NME Awards (Godlike Genius Award) and a GQ Award for Songwriter of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic: A Journal of Song\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive book of Weller's songwriting career from founding The Jam in his teenage years, to creating The Style Council, through to his years as a solo musician. Offering unprecedented insight into Weller's creative process, his lyrics are accompanied by more than 450 photographs and items of memorabilia, and an illuminating commentary of over 25,000 words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs told to journalist and author, Dylan Jones, \u003cem\u003eMagic\u003c\/em\u003e is Paul Weller's most candid and intimate account of his musical life to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaul Weller has proved that he is not only beyond reproach, in some senses he is quite possibly without equal.\u003c\/em\u003e - Dylan Jones OBE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe thing I have discovered is that music in its truest sense is beyond any trend or movement or category.\u003c\/em\u003e - Paul Weller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully produced in a large format, richly illustrated hardback by the world's foremost rock 'n' roll publishers, Genesis Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340906709228,"sku":"9781905662746","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13553323482866.jpg?v=1772176171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-weller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}