{"title":"Baxter Dury","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eBaxter Dury\u003c\/em\u003e, the talented writer whose unique voice has made waves in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. Known for his evocative storytelling, Baxter Dury effortlessly weaves vivid narratives that offer readers a personal glimpse into his intriguing life experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eChaise Longue\u003c\/strong\u003e, a memoir that delves into the colourful tapestry of Dury's formative years. With his distinctive flair, he paints a rich picture of events and relationships, infusing his narratives with both humour and poignancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Baxter Dury's works or a long-time admirer, these books promise to deliver an engaging, insightful journey into the life and mind of an exceptional artist. Discover the remarkable stories that have captivated readers around the globe, all from the pen of Baxter Dury.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chaise-longue-by-baxter-dury-9781472155122","title":"Chaise Longue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Wild, exhilarating and very funny' \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A must-read for pop culture fans' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Unflinching' \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e----------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChaos and debauchery defined Baxter Dury's turbulent childhood. Abandoned by his punk rock star dad Ian Dury in the late 80s, Baxter was left in the hands of the Sulphate Strangler: a volatile, six-foot-seven drug dealer who lived up to his name. What could possibly go wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a period that we can now only imagine, a young Baxter ricocheted from one adventure to another, narrowly swerving one disaster only immediately to collide with another. At times, his situation was perilous in the extreme. \u003ci\u003eChaise Longue\u003c\/i\u003e is an intimate account of those escapades, evocatively illuminating a bohemian west London populated with feverishly grubby characters. Narrated in Dury's candid tone, both sad and funny, this moving story will leave an indelible imprint on its readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e----------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Razor sharp and side-splitting throughout, [this] is one rock autobiography not to miss' \u003ci\u003eMojo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Amusing, alarming and subtly sad, punctuated by mind boggling anecdotes related with nuance and zest' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800286449900,"sku":"9781472155122","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3688743482712.jpg?v=1757280138"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/baxter-dury.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}