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Through meticulous research and a passionate narrative, the book offers an unparalleled look at Marley's journey from his humble beginnings to international stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exploration continues with \u003cem\u003eJimmy Page: The Definitive Biography\u003c\/em\u003e, where Salewicz chronicles the life of Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist. This biography is an insightful masterpiece, offering fans a comprehensive glimpse into Page's musical genius and the compelling stories behind one of rock's most enigmatic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Salewicz's works in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category serve as an engaging gateway for readers to explore the lives and legacies of music's most revered artists. Each book is a testament to Salewicz's expertise and dedication to bringing these extraordinary stories to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bob-marley-by-chris-salewicz-9780007255535","title":"Bob Marley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock’n’roll?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow is it that he has not only remained the single most successful reggae artist ever but has also become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans across the globe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 11, 1981, a little after 11.30 in the morning, Bob Marley died. The man who introduced reggae to a worldwide audience, in his own lifetime, had already become a hero figure in the classic mythological sense. From immensely humble beginnings and with talent and religious belief as his only weapons, the Jamaican recording artist applied himself with unstinting perseverance to spreading his prophetic musical message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd he had achieved it: only a year earlier, Bob Marley and The Wailers' tour of Europe had seen them perform to the largest audiences a musical act had up to that point experienced. Record sales of Marley's albums before his death were spectacular; in the years since his death, they have become phenomenal, as each new generation discovers afresh the remarkable power of his music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Salewicz, who had a sequence of adventures with Bob Marley in Jamaica in 1979, offers us a comprehensive and detailed account of Bob Marley's life and the world in which he grew up and came to dominate. Never-before-heard interviews with dozens of people who knew Marley are woven through a narrative that brings to life not only the Rastafari religion and the musical scene in Jamaica but also the spirit of the man himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46543188656364,"sku":"9780007255535","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15475253482190.jpg?v=1749737426"},{"product_id":"jimmy-page-the-definitive-biography-by-chris-salewicz-9780008152796","title":"Jimmy Page: The Definitive Biography","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounder of one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time, legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has nevertheless remained an enigma. In this definitive and comprehensive biography of his life so far, Chris Salewicz draws on his own interviews with Page and those closest around him to unravel the man behind the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving sold over 300 million copies worldwide, Led Zeppelin was the biggest band of the ’70s and has been loved by the legions ever since. From his own conversations with Jimmy, the rest of Led Zeppelin, old girlfriends, tour managers, and session musicians to name but a few, Salewicz reveals the many trials and tribulations which transformed the middle-class boy from the Surrey suburbs into one of rock’s most enigmatic frontmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed, thrilling, and expertly researched, Salewicz discovers a man who was prepared to die for his art; who justified heroin use so he could harness its narcotic focus whilst making albums, and who overcame numerous death threats during this time. A warrior magician, Salewicz delves into the many skeletons and eccentricities in Page’s closet, contextualising him against a background of London gangsters, deaths, and power struggles which Page has continued to rail against to this day, even within his own band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs entertaining as it is insightful, and from a writer who experienced first-hand the Led Zeppelin furore, this promises to be as close to a \u003cem\u003eJimmy Page\u003c\/em\u003e autobiography as fans can get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627799040236,"sku":"9780008152796","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24447863482190.jpg?v=1751890355"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chris-salewicz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}