Mozipedia
The Encyclopaedia of Morrissey and the Smiths
$79.98
- Paperback
576 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2012
Summary
The definitive guide to everything you could possibly need to know about Morrissey and The Smiths.
Steven Patrick Morrissey is one of the most original and controversial voices in the history of popular music. With The Smiths, he led the most influential British guitar group of the 1980s, his enigmatic wit and style defining a generation. As a solo artist, he has continued to broach subjects no other singer would dare.
Worshipped by some, vilified by others, Morrissey is a uni…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780091927103 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0091927102 |
| Author: | Simon Goddard |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 576 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2012 |
| Weight: | 1.08kg |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 190mm x 31mm |
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Critics Review
“A witty, well-informed collection of fact and anecdote, full of fascinating bits and pieces.” – Uncut
Genius … the fullest portrait of Morrissey yet put to paper. Goddard has become what Hunter Davies is to The Beatles or Jon Savage is to punk; the number one authority on the subject * Q magazine *
The next best thing to Morrissey’s autobiography * GQ magazine *
A superb achievement * Mojo *
The perfect gift for any Morrissey fan * Daily Telegraph *
A witty, well-informed collection of fact and anecdote, full of fascinating bits and pieces * Uncut *
Goddard widens his previous book’s mixture of detail and passionate celebration to Morrissey’s entire aesthetic universe – Dave Hill * The Guardian *
About The Author
Simon Goddard
Simon Goddard is a regular contributor to Q Magazine and has also written for the Guardian, Independent on Sunday, Sunday Herald and Uncut. Dubbed ‘the Smiths authority’ by NME, his 2002 book The Smiths- Songs That Saved Your Life was described as a ‘mighty achievement’ by both Time Out and Mojo and is recognised as one of the key works on the group by fans and critics. It is also the only Smiths book to earn the approval of group founder and guitarist Johnny Marr.
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