{"title":"Roddy Bottum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoddy Bottum is a multifaceted artist best known for his contributions to the world of music as a talented keyboardist and songwriter. However, his creative expression extends beyond music into the realm of literature. Bottum's foray into writing brings a fresh and engaging perspective to the genre of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, offering readers a glimpse into his unique world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Royal We\u003c\/em\u003e, which transports readers into a deeply personal narrative filled with insightful anecdotes and rich storytelling. His writing style is characterised by honesty and a conversational tone, making his stories both relatable and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring Roddy Bottum's literary works is a delightful venture for those who appreciate candid and compelling accounts from a person who has lived a life less ordinary. Whether you're a long-time admirer of his music or new to his work, Bottum's books promise to entertain and enlighten, leaving an indelible mark on any reader's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-royal-we-by-roddy-bottum-9781636142692","title":"The Royal We","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Royal We\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poetic survey of a time set in a magical city that once was and is no more. It is a memoir written by Roddy Bottum, a musician and artist, that documents through prose his coming of age and coming out of the closet in 1980s San Francisco, a charged era of bicycle messengers, punk rock, street witches, wheatgrass, and rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book follows his travels from Los Angeles, growing up gay with no role models, to San Francisco, where he formed Faith No More and went on to tour the world relentlessly, surviving heroin addiction and the plight of AIDS, to become a queer icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is an elevated wallop of tongue and insight, much more than a tell-all. There are personal tales of historical pinnacles like Kurt and Courtney, Guns N' Roses, and recaps of gold records and arena rock—but it's the testimonies of tragedy and addiction and preposterous life-spins that make this work so unique and intriguing. Bottum writes about his dark and harrowing past in a clear-eyed voice that is utterly devoid of self-pity, and his emboldened and confident pronouncements of achievement and unorthodox heroism flow in an unstoppable train that's both captivating and inspirational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable portrayal of a creative individual in emergence, a gay man figuring out how to be a gay man, and a detailed look at the nuance of 1980s pre-tech boom San Francisco, \u003cem\u003eThe Royal We\u003c\/em\u003e will be greatly appreciated by people who loved Kathleen Hanna's \u003cem\u003eRebel Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, Patti Smith's \u003cem\u003eJust Kids\u003c\/em\u003e, Hua Hsu's \u003cem\u003eStay True\u003c\/em\u003e, and other memoirs about the artist's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031893393644,"sku":"9781636142692","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14588623482770.jpg?v=1764151268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roddy-bottum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}