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A Head Full of Blue
'When I was fourteen, I got drunk for the first time. Champagne drunk. My mouth was stretched in a smile so wide, that my jaw hurt. The sky had the colours of a bruise' When Nick Johnstone got drunk for the first time at the age of fourteen he discovered a cure for the depression and anxiety that had been humming in his head since childhood. Over the next ten years he drank to overcome shyness, to make the world bearable, to get through the days and to get through the nights. He also began to cut himself and he began to lie. Intelligent, sensitive, from a loving family, neither he nor his countless doctors, psychiatrists, counsellors and therapists could understand where his disorders came f...
A Brief History of Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll was born in 1956. In that year, Elvis released Heartbreak Hotel; Chuck Berry sang "Roll Over Beethoven;" Little Richard blurred the boundary with "Tutti Fruitti;" Janis Martin sang for women with "Drugstore Rock and Roll;" while pop music hit the big screen with "Rock Around the Clock." In one year the youth quake went overground. Music journalist Nick Johnstone charts the events of this turning point and the origins of rock and roll, showing how the DNA fused in that one burst of creativity persisted for the next 50 years.
Melody Maker History of 20th Century Popular Music
This book tells the history of 20th century music, the real history of music, filled with injustices, mistakes and tragic events but also moments of life-affirming brilliance and excitement.
The Clash 'talking'
Of all the straight talking bands thrown up in the Seventies punk explosion, none talked straighter than The Clash. Fiercely proud of their rebel status, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon rarely wavered in their commitment to spreading a message of social justice through their music. Here's what they said at the time, and after it was over.Quotes include:"Don't ask me where my politics came from. I did the usual things that young men do. I didn't have nothing behind me. I didn't have nowhere to live." (Joe Strummer)"I don't know any other group that in its soul cares as much as The Clash." (Mick Jones)"Once at a rehearsal, Joe got a piece of chalk and drew a line on the floor and said, on this side is the musicians and on this side are the entertainers. So me and Joe were on one side and Mick and Topper on the other." (Paul Simonon)
Patti Smith
Annotation Life-long fan Johnstone presents a comprehensive biography of New York's poetess/rock star and punk icon who emerged in 1970 as leader of the avant garde music scene and who became an inspiration to today's artists.
Ryan Gosling
Enigmatic and humble, with a legendary compulsion to lose himself in every role he takes on, this is the story of Ryan Gosling, an actor who is incredibly close to his mother, plays in a band, co-owns a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, laughs off those who tag him a sex symbol, etc.
Patti Smith: A Biography
Patti Smith is one of pop culture’s true troubadours. Emerging from the New York punk scene of the mid-seventies whilst mixing poetry, underground theatre, jazz and rock, she has left a rebellious and individual legacy like no other. Arthur Rimbaud, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sam Shepard and Bruce Springsteen are just a few who have become associated with the Patti Smith legend. She has toured with Bob Dylan, opened for the New York Dolls, duetted with R.E.M. and written songs for film. Nick Johnstone unravels every facet of this strange and winding career, and makes fascinating sense of a complex creative who refused to compromise. This Omnibus Enhanced edition of Patti Smith: A Biography features an interactive timeline of her life, filled with audio, video and imagery of gigs, interviews, songs and memorabilia. Additionally, curated Spotify playlists allow you to listen to her greatest songs, her contemporaries in the punk scene, and more. Patti Smith: A Biography provides a compelling insight into the journey of a true artist; a unique story of creativity, passion and rebellion.
The Clash: 'Talking'
Of all the straight talking bands thrown up in the Seventies punk explosion, none talked straighter than The Clash. Fiercely proud of their rebel status, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon rarely wavered in their commitment to spreading a message of social justice through their music. Here's what they said at the time, and after it was over.Author Nick Johnstone presents The Clash, in their own words...Parental advisory note: Explicit contents.
Martin Freeman
British actor Martin Freeman has been appearing on our screens, in the theatre and in high-profile films for the past 15 years. In this time he has managed to garner critical acclaim for his roles as well as remaining hugely popular at all times with his audience. This book tracks the career of one of Britain's best-loved actors, taking readers behind the scenes of the life and work of a supremely talented, albeit unlikely movie star.
George Clooney
George Clooney is the definition of the modern movie star - and this title captures his journey from baseball wannabe to Oscar winner. Known for his unshakable bachelorhood, famous for partying, yet respected for the quality of his work, Clooney has carved out a unique place in contemporary Hollywood.
