{"title":"Mark E. Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark E. Smith, a formidable figure in the post-punk music scene, is best known as the frontman of the band The Fall. Renowned for his distinctive voice and incisive lyrics, Smith's musical career spanned over four decades, leaving an indelible mark on British music culture. But beyond his musical legacy, Smith's foray into literature offers a captivating glimpse into his life and thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenegade: The Lives and Tales of Mark E. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike. This book provides an unfiltered and often caustic insight into the world of one of music's most enigmatic characters. Smith's biography reveals his unique perspectives, chronicling not only his life in the music industry but also his personal battles and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you delve into Smith's universe through his biographical works, you'll discover the wit and candour that have defined his artistic journey. Whether you're interested in music or intrigued by the complex personality of Mark E. Smith, this collection in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category promises to be an enlightening and engaging read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"renegade-by-mark-e-smith-9780141028668","title":"Renegade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This might be the funniest music book ever written\" - Sean O'Hagan, Observer Music Monthly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStill going after thirty years, The Fall are one of the most distinctive British bands, their music - odd, spare, cranky, and repetitious - an acknowledged influence on The Smiths, The Happy Mondays, Nirvana, and Franz Ferdinand. And Mark E. Smith \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e The Fall. Forty-seven members have come and gone over the years, yet he remains its charismatic leader, a professional outsider and all-round enemy of compromise, a true enigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere have been a number of biographies of the legendary Smith, but this is the first time he has opened up in a full autobiography. For the first time, we get to hear his full, candid take on the ups and downs of a band as notorious for its in-house fighting as for its great music; and on a life that has endured prison in America, drugs, bankruptcy, divorce, and the often bleak results of a legendary thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46377780117740,"sku":"9780141028668","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5088663482238.jpg?v=1744833571"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mark-e-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}