Duran Duran: Notorious - Hardcover

Malins, Steve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0233001379 ISBN 13: 9780233001371

Publisher: André Deutsch, 2005

Synopsis

Duran Duran was one of the seminal groups of the 1980s, with record sales topping 70 million. With their punk roots, state-of-the-art videos, and notoriously hedonistic lifestyle, they captivated audiences around the world. This new book traces their remarkable story: their rise to fame, their split in 1985, and the ensuing splinter groups, drug addiction, and rehabilitation. In 2001, the original five members regrouped and are enjoying a level of recognition and popularity that few serious music critics would have predicted. Their mixture of synth and swagger has ultimately triumphed due to the core friendships of the band, their flair for memorable pop hooks, and an ambition that dwarfed most of their contemporaries.

About this title

About the Author:

Steve Malins is also author of Gary Numan's authorised autobiography and biographies on Depeche Mode, Paul Weller and Radiohead. He was a contributing editor for Q Magazine for five years and has also written for The Sunday Times, Time Out and Vox. He's also worked on three Gary Numan albums and with other artists such as Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Review:

"'A gripping read... packed with exclusive material and hitherto unpublished interviews.' - The Sun"

About this edition

• Publisher: André Deutsch
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0233001379
• ISBN 13: 9780233001371
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320