Under A Rock

‘With a stream-of-consciousness writing style and a talent for storytelling, the author recounts with intriguing specificity the trajectory his life has taken, replete with wild, sometimes unbelievable stories… a fascinating yet cautionary account regarding the hazards of rock ‘n’ roll and celebrity’ * Kirkus (starred review) *’[An] atmospheric narrative’ * Publishers Weekly *’[E]ngaging…Written in an off-the-cuff style, this memoir offers a descriptive, highly impressionistic account of the author’s role in Blondie and his life in New York City. Will engage general readers’ * Library Journal *‘Stein emerges as genuinely likable [and] genuinely fascinating, above and beyond his rock star status… [Under A Rock is] that rare thing: a music autobiography that leaves you wanting more, not less’ * Alexis Petridis, Guardian *‘so evocative that it almost vibrates with music from the era. It is also surprisingly funny and candid, and a tender love letter to [Stein’s] lifelong partner and friend’ * The i *’[Stein’s memoir] is snappy and high-octane, but also tender, fuelled by the love he still has for [Debbie] Harry… it’s a document of a remarkable life’ * Sunday Times *‘In this richly packed memoir, Stein unsentimentally traces Blondie’s journey from pre-punk NYC’s scuzzy downtown streets to a pop stardom… as a keen photographer, Stein has an excellent eye for little textural insights - [Stein’s] desire to document his world, frame by extraordinary frame, never dulls’ – Alice Thomas * Mojo magazine *

CHRIS STEIN is the cofounder, songwriter, and guitarist of the iconic band Blondie. Stein’s photographs have been featured in galleries around the world, and published in Chris Stein/Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk. He has collaborated with numerous other writers and artists, including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, William Burroughs, Devo, Glenn O’Brien, and Shepard Fairey. He lives with his wife, Barbara, and daughter, Vali, in New York City.

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