{"title":"Tracey Thorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eTracey Thorn, a name that resonates vividly through the halls of both the music and literary worlds, invites readers into her universe with a delightful blend of humour, insight, and eloquence. Known initially as the acclaimed singer and songwriter of the band Everything But The Girl, Tracey transitioned from soulful melodies to the printed word, establishing herself as a compelling author in the realm of biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore her candid narratives beginning with \u003cem\u003eBedsit Disco Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, where Thorn recounts her journey through the vibrant music scene, sharing her unique perspective as a woman forging her identity in an evolving industry. With her wittiest edge, she offers a nostalgic yet critical look back at her career through the highs and lows of fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAnother Planet\u003c\/em\u003e, Tracey delves into the intimate landscape of her suburban childhood, narrating tales that examine the seemingly mundane yet profoundly impactful experiences that shaped her creative soul. This work is a heartfelt homage to the places and moments that become the foundation of personal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Rock 'n' Roll Friend\u003c\/em\u003e is another captivating instalment, wherein Thorn spotlights the friendship and experiences shared with Lindy Morrison of The Go-Betweens, exploring the dynamics of female friendship and the unsung contributions of women in music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracey Thorn's books seamlessly blend introspective memoir with broader cultural commentary, making them a must-read for anyone interested in the entwined worlds of music and personal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"another-planet-by-tracey-thorn-9781786892584","title":"Another Planet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Tender, wise and funny'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Beautifully observed, deadly funny' - Max Porter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming an acclaimed musician and writer, Tracey Thorn was a typical teenager: bored and cynical, despairing of her aspirational parents. Her only comfort came from house parties and the female pop icons who hinted at a new kind of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to the scene of her childhood, Thorn takes us beyond the bus shelters, the pub car parks, and the weekly discos, to the parents who wanted so much for their children and the children who wanted none of it. With great wit and insight, Thorn reconsiders the Green Belt post-war dream so many artists have mocked, and yet so many artists have come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46542174748908,"sku":"9781786892584","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5454883482824.jpg?v=1749702767"},{"product_id":"my-rock-n-roll-friend-by-tracey-thorn-9781786898234","title":"My Rock 'n' Roll Friend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Entertaining, affectionate and righteous' - \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Says so much about being a woman' - Cosey Fanni Tutti\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1983, backstage at the Lyceum in London, Tracey Thorn and Lindy Morrison first met. Tracey's music career was just beginning, while Lindy, drummer for The Go-Betweens, was ten years her senior. They became confidantes, comrades and best friends, a relationship cemented by gossip and feminism, books and gigs and rock 'n' roll love affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMy Rock 'n' Roll Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, Thorn takes stock of thirty-seven years of friendship, teasing out the details of connection and affection between two women who seem to be either complete opposites or mirror images of each other. She asks what people see, who does the looking, and ultimately who writes women out of - and back into - history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550144385260,"sku":"9781786898234","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5511383482824.jpg?v=1749958444"},{"product_id":"bedsit-disco-queen-by-tracey-thorn-9781844088683","title":"Bedsit Disco Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was only sixteen when I bought an electric guitar and joined a band. A year later, I formed an all-girl band called the Marine Girls and played gigs, signed to an indie label, and started releasing records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, for eighteen years, between 1982 and 2000, I was one half of the group Everything But the Girl. In that time, we released nine albums and sold nine million records. We went on countless tours, had hit singles and flop singles, and were reviewed and interviewed to within an inch of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI've been in the charts, out of them, back in. I've seen myself described as an indie darling, a middle-of-the-road nobody, and a disco diva. I haven't always fitted in, you see, and that's made me face up to the realities of a pop career – there are thrills and wonders to be experienced, yes, but also moments of doubt, mistakes, and violent lifestyle changes from luxury to squalor and back again, sometimes within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBedsit Disco Queen\u003c\/em\u003e offers an honest and engaging account of those years, painting a vivid picture of life in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798719746284,"sku":"9781844088683","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15700073482844.jpg?v=1757214887"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tracey-thorn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}