{"title":"Viv Albertine","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eViv Albertine\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential figure in the world of punk music and literature. Known for her role as the guitarist in the iconic all-girl punk band The Slits, Albertine offers a raw and unfiltered perspective into her life through her captivating memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut book, \u003cem\u003eClothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.\u003c\/em\u003e, dives into her tumultuous journey through music, fashion, and personal relationships. This memoir not only chronicles the exhilarating highs of her career but also the challenging lows, offering a vivid portrayal of life on the fringes of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer follow-up, \u003cem\u003eTo Throw Away Unopened\u003c\/em\u003e, is an introspective exploration of family dynamics, identity, and the complexities of intimate relationships. With her distinctive voice, Albertine bravely reveals personal truths and difficult family histories, further establishing herself as a candid and insightful writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth titles fall under the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, making them essential reads for those interested in real-life stories of perseverance, creativity, and rebellion. Delve into Viv Albertine's literary world and uncover the raw realities behind the legend. Her books are a testament to the power of resilience and authenticity, sure to resonate with readers who appreciate honesty and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"to-throw-away-unopened-by-viv-albertine-9780571326228","title":"To Throw Away Unopened","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What was I fighting for? Even now I'm not sure. Something so old and so deep, it has no words, no shape, no logic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViv Albertine has always been obsessed with the truth: the truth about family, power, and her identity as a rebel and outsider. But at what cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brutally honest memoir, she relentlessly exposes human dysfunctionality: the impossibility of intimacy, and the damage wrought upon us by secrets and revelations, siblings and parents. Written with Albertine's unique vulnerability and intelligence, \u003ci\u003eTo Throw Away Unopened\u003c\/i\u003e is a startling self-portrait and a testament to rebuilding oneself and facing the world again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522809090284,"sku":"9780571326228","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10938393482391.jpg?v=1749044457"},{"product_id":"clothes-clothes-clothes-music-music-music-boys-boys-boys-by-viv-albertine-9780571328284","title":"Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1975, Viv Albertine was obsessed with music, but it never occurred to her she could be in a band as she couldn't play an instrument, and she'd never seen a girl play electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, she was the guitarist in the hugely influential all-girl band the Slits, who fearlessly took on the male-dominated music scene and became part of a movement that changed music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA raw, thrilling story of life on the frontiers and a candid account of Viv's life post-punk—taking in a career in film, the pain of IVF, illness and divorce, and the triumph of making music again—\u003ci\u003eClothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46801270735084,"sku":"9780571328284","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10958953482391.jpg?v=1757322958"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/viv-albertine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}