Bit Of A Blur

Name: Bit Of A Blur
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349119939
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The Autobiography

By Alex James

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Bit Of A Blur by Alex James is a captivating memoir that provides a vivid look into the life of the bassist from the band Blur. It chronicles his journey from a carefree rock-star lifestyle filled with music, fame, and hedonism, to a more grounded existence. Sharing personal insights and humorous anecdotes, it offers a unique perspective on the music industry and personal growth.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you enjoy a candid and entertaining look into the life of a rock star, you might find this memoir intriguing. Authored by the bassist of the popular Britpop band Blur, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the excesses of fame, music, and personal transformation. Through his engaging storytelling, the author shares humorous and insightful anecdotes about the music scene and his personal experiences.

Bit Of A Blur

* The charming, witty and slightly disreputable memoirs of Alex James - artist, musician, bass player with Blur, and the perfect chronicler of the Britpop generation

* Author PR activity to include media interviews, events and appearances at literary festivals * Review coverage * Submitted for trade promotions * Reading copies available

Description

I was the Fool-king of Soho and the number-one slag in the Groucho Club, the second drunkest member of the world's drunkest band. This was no disaster, though. It was a dream coming true.

For Alex James, music had always been a door to a more eventful life. But as bass player of Blur - one of the most successful British bands of all time - his journey was more exciting and extreme than he could ever have predicted.

In Bit of a Blur, he chronicles his journey from a slug-infested flat in Camberwell to a world of screaming fans and private jets - and his eventual search to find meaning and happiness (and, perhaps most importantly, the perfect cheese), in an increasingly surreal world.

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Witty and engaging, Alex James offers an insider's perspective on the chaos of Britpop, vividly recounting the extravagant lifestyle of Blur's bassist. His memoir shines with wit and passion, illuminating the excesses of the 1990s in an honest and entertaining manner. Readers can expect a dreamy and mischievous romp through the era, gaining insights into the intoxicating world of a pop star with James's charming narrative flair.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349119939

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Illustration: Section: 24, colour pix

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 288

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Alex James Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Alex James is the bass player with Blur. He is also a Visiting Scientist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Europe's largest space research facility. He lives with his wife and children in the Cotswolds.

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