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Cult star chases elusive fame, battling fate and eccentricity.
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a year with lawrence: winner of the 2025 penderyn music book prize
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368 pages
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27 October 2025
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Summary
The Uncrowned King of Pop: A Cult Legend’s Quest for a Hit
Longlisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize Rough Trade Book of the Year *Uncut* Book of the Year *Mojo* Book of the Year
A Guardian Book of the Year
A Daily Mail Book of the Year
A Financial Times Book of the Year
A Resident Book of the Year
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785120237 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785120239 |
| Author: | Will Hodgkinson |
| Publisher: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Nine Eight Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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About The Author
Will Hodgkinson
Will Hodgkinson is author of the music books Guitar Man, Song Man, The Ballad of Britain and In Perfect Harmony. He is a regular contributor to the Guardian, Mojo and Vogue and presented the Sky Arts television series Songbook. Since 2010, he has been chief rock and pop critic for The Times.
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