{"product_id":"verse-chorus-monster-9780571322138","title":"Verse, Chorus, Monster!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA long-awaited memoir of Blur co-founder, guitar legend and visual artist Graham Coxon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it wasn't always easy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut there are things they don't tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some may even be lurking inside yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerse, Chorus, Monster! \u003c\/i\u003eis an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain's most iconic musicians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780571322138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 1.20d","brand":"Graham Coxon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42573219266741,"sku":"9780571322138","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f340fffe-d57e-4b2d-993a-bedea5f7e135.jpg?v=1672154746","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/verse-chorus-monster-9780571322138","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}