Winwood, Ian
Bodies: Life and Death in Music
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571364190
- author:
- Winwood, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Mental Health,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Bodies: Life and Death in Music by Ian Winwood is a thought-provoking exploration of the music industry's darker side. The author delves into the world of addiction, mental health issues, and exploitation, revealing the human cost behind the glamour of rock 'n' roll. Through his own experiences with mental health collapse and the shocking death of his father, Ian Winwood sheds light on the failures of the industry and its impact on those who work within it. With a unique blend of humour, psychology, and insight, he challenges long-held notions about "rock and roll excess" and offers a searing critique of the music business. A deeply personal and incisive book, Bodies is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of the music industry and its effects on those who create and perform within it.