{"title":"Christopher Sandford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Christopher Sandford, a renowned author in the realm of biography and memoir. With a career spanning several decades, Sandford has established himself as an authoritative voice on the lives of some of the most iconic figures in music and culture. His compelling narratives provide an intimate glimpse into the worlds of legends, capturing the essence of their triumphs and tribulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Sandford's acclaimed works are \u003cem\u003eKurt Cobain\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Rolling Stones: Sixty Years\u003c\/em\u003e. In \u003cem\u003eKurt Cobain\u003c\/em\u003e, Sandford delves deep into the life of the enigmatic frontman of Nirvana, offering readers a nuanced perspective on his artistic journey and personal struggles. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Rolling Stones: Sixty Years\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the enduring legacy of one of rock and roll's most legendary bands, tracing their journey from their early days to their status as cultural icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSandford's meticulous research and engaging storytelling style make his books a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate interplay between fame, music, and personal identity. Dive into these captivating biographies and discover the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest names in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rolling-stones-sixty-years-by-christopher-sandford-9781398520325","title":"The Rolling Stones: Sixty Years","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new, updated edition of Christopher Sandford's classic biography of the band, \u003ci\u003eThe Rolling Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, is a gripping account of the band's remarkable 60 years at the top of the rock industry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, \u003cb\u003eMick Jagger\u003c\/b\u003e was a bright, well-scrubbed boy planning a career in the civil service, while \u003cb\u003eKeith Richards\u003c\/b\u003e was learning how to smoke and to swivel a six-shooter. Add the mercurial \u003cb\u003eBrian Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (who'd been effectively run out of Cheltenham for theft, multiple impregnations, and playing blues guitar), the wryly opinionated \u003cb\u003eBill Wyman\u003c\/b\u003e, and drummer \u003cb\u003eCharlie Watts\u003c\/b\u003e, and the potential was obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1960s and 70s, the Rolling Stones were the polarising figures in Britain, admired in some quarters for their flamboyance, creativity, and salacious lifestyles, and reviled elsewhere for the same reasons. Confidently expected never to reach 30, the band is now celebrating \u003cb\u003e60 years together\u003c\/b\u003e with a European tour, \u003cb\u003eSixty\u003c\/b\u003e, to mark the occasion. Of the original line-up, only Jagger and Richards remain, along with 'new boy' \u003cb\u003eRonnie Wood\u003c\/b\u003e, who joined the band in 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Rolling Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, Christopher Sandford tells the human drama at the centre of the Rolling Stones story. Sandford has carried out interviews with those close to the Stones, family members (including Mick's parents), the group's fans and contemporaries, and even examined their previously unreleased FBI files. \u003cb\u003eLike no other book before \u003ci\u003eThe Rolling Stones\u003c\/i\u003e makes sense of the rich brew of clever invention and opportunism, of talent, good fortune, insecurity, self-destructiveness, and of drugs, sex, and other excess, that made the Stones who they are.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846609031404,"sku":"9781398520325","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25657103482685.jpg?v=1758915074"},{"product_id":"kurt-cobain-by-christopher-sandford-9780752844565","title":"Kurt Cobain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling biography, Christopher Sandford explores the full, inside story of Kurt Cobain. From the disruptive childhood which had such a crucial impact on Cobain's personality to the ambitious career musician who, as a friend said, 'lunged for success', and the worldwide breakthrough of Nirvana's \u003cem\u003eNevermind\u003c\/em\u003e, Sandford also writes about Cobain's stormy marriage to Courtney Love, his heroin addiction, and how he became more and more of a recluse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, he writes of the crisis when, in April 1994, Cobain turned a shotgun on himself and became a martyr for disaffected youth. The result is a saga of success and corruption which John Peel has called 'the ultimate rock and roll morality story'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998340567276,"sku":"9780752844565","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/545413482456.jpg?v=1763215424"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christopher-sandford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}