'Remarks: The Story of R.E.M

Fletcher, Tony ; Chris Charlesworth, Liz Nicholson, Tim Field, Debbie Dorman, Tom Sheetan,

ISBN 10: 0553349201 / ISBN 13: 9780553349207

Published by Bantam Books, New York, 1990, 1990

About this Item

1st edition, 1st printing ; 127 pages : illustrations ; ISBN 9780553349207, 0553349201 ; OCLC 20931750 ; A lavishly illustrated biography of R.E.M., one of today's hottest and most critically respected rock bands. In a critical review of the top 100 albums of the '80s, Rolling Stone included two of R.E.M.'s albums--Murmur at #8, and Document at #41. Color and black-and-white photographs. ; topics include jim herbert velvert underground patty smith B-52's Sex pistols Pylon Sandi Phipps, michael stipe pete buck bill berry tyrone's Mitch easter Bertis downs david healey jay boburg barber street don dixon jefferson holt ; first version of this REM guidebook, now becoming scarce ; with business card of legendary Athens character, William "Ort" Carlton laid in ; VG.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 'Remarks: The Story of R.E.M
• Publisher: Bantam Books, New York, 1990
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0553349201
• ISBN 13: 9780553349207
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

An updated version of the first full biography of R.E.M. Tony Fletcher follows their story from its humble origins in Athens, Georgia, to their current status as a leading world-wide act, all the while placing the allure of their appeal in the context of its time and place. Meticulously researched and drawing on dozens of interviews with friends, associates and the band members themselves, Remarks is not just the story of one group's rise through cult status, but the story of American rock in the 1980's. This new edition of Tony Fletcher's acclaimed R.E.M. biography brings the band's story right up to date, covering the departure of drummer Bill Berry, Michael Stipe's increasing role as a spokesman for humane causes, and the group's music right up to their Reveal album, regarded by many critics as their best ever. Fully illustrated and including a comprehensive discography.