A Furious Devotion
The Life of Shane Macgowan
$44.21
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
3 April 2024
Summary
The definitive biography of Shane MacGowan, fully updated to include Shane’s final months and the response to his passing.
Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey of the Pogues’ notorious frontman from outcast to national treasure.
A Furious Devotion vividly recounts the experiences that shaped the greatest songwriter of his generation, including the formative trips to his mother’s homestead in Tipperary and the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781915841469 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1915841461 |
| Author: | Richard Balls |
| Publisher: | Omnibus Press |
| Imprint: | Omnibus Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 3 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.05kg |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 127mm |
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Critics Review
“Definitive portrait of the former Pogue. Intimate, cooperative… the book’s strength is that he lets MacGowan speak, and speak on, perfectly capturing the lyrical, romantic rhythms beneath the rasped whisper.” Mojo 4****“A deep dive into the legacy of an Irish icon. The most thorough account of the man – and myth” Rolling Stone”A fascinating portrait of ex-Pogue and folk-punk pioneer Shane MacGowan” Choice Magazine”Meticulously researched, balanced and rather excellent” Hot Press”A brilliant read” Tim Burgess
About The Author
Richard Balls
Richard Balls is a writer and journalist. He has previously published Sex & Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Life of Ian Dury and Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story.
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