Me [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]

John, Elton

Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2019

About this Item

Fine unread condition black boards with silver spine lettering contained in a near fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication; Prologue; Epilogue; Acknowledgments; Index; Picture Acknowledgments; About the Author; and The Rocket Club Advertisement. Illustrated with three sections of both color photographic and black-and-white photographic plates. A repaired 3/4 inch closed tear at the upper right front jacket tip and a bit of rubbing to the upper rear jacket spine edge (see photographs). "The great thing about rock and roll is that someone like me can be a star." - Elton John, from the rear outer jacket. "Elton John is the most enduringly successful singer-songwriter of all time. His life is extraordinary, his seven decades (so far) packed with incredible highs and lows. Now, in his own words and with his usual honesty, he shares his story - every hilarious, heartbreaking moment. He reveals the truth about his childhood growing up on the London suburb of Pinner and his difficult relationship with his parents. Christened Reginald Dwight, he as a shy boy with unlikely dreams of pop stardom. By the age of twenty-three, he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in high bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again. Me is full of drama, from the early rejection of Elton's work with songwiting partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-tipping superstar; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael to disco dancing with the Queen; from suicide attempts to a secret drug addiction that would grip him for over a decade. Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and setting up his AIDS foundation. He describes finding true love with David Furnish, holidaying with Versace, and singing at Princess Diana's funeral. And he pinpoints the moment he realizes that he wants to be a father and his life changes once again. Joyously funny, entertaining, and at times deeply moving, Me will take you on an intimate journey with a living legend." - from the inner front jacket flap. Seller Inventory # 006011

Bibliographic Details

Title: Me [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, New York

Publication Date: 2019

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition