A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths (signed)

Fletcher, Tony

ISBN 10: 0307715957 / ISBN 13: 9780307715951

Published by Crown Archetype, New York, 2012

About this Item

First printing. Signed by author on Dedication page. Lightly bumped on heel of spine, faint 1/4 inch discoloration on front (publication error), red remainder dot on bottom edge, else near fine. Pages spotless. DJ very lightly rubbed on ends of spine, colour transfer to inside on rear, else near fine. Protected in mylar. Protected in mylar. Note: heavy book - 698 pages.

Seller Inventory # 005618

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths (signed)
• Publisher: Crown Archetype, New York
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0307715957
• ISBN 13: 9780307715951
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography
  • Music

About this title

Synopsis

The definitive book about The Smiths, one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history.

They were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day, due to their unforgettable songs and lyrics, they are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time--up there with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, and the Clash. 

Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids; and the talented, good-looking rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.

About the Author

TONY FLETCHER is the author of six books, including Moon, the bestselling biography of Keith Moon, and Remarks Remade, the definitive biography of R.E.M. He has contributed to many publications and television shows on both sides of the Atlantic, including Newsday, Spin, Mojo, Behind the Music, and more. He lives in New York’s Catskill Mountains. He can be found at www.ijamming.net.