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'Iconic queen of ska... It's gritty, witty and compelling.' --Elle
'If you're a 2-tone nut like me you can't fail to find Black by Design compelling. There are plenty of nuggets for the likes of us in our crew-cutted dotage' --Andrew Harrison, Word
'The perfect poster girl for the 2-Tone record label [with an] intelligence and fierce sense of right and wrong.' --4*, Metro
'More than a musical memoir. Black paints a vivid portrait of simmering racial tension after the Second World War' --Independent
'The story of a brave, intelligent woman's struggle to make sense of the nasty world around her.' --Mojo
'A complex self-examination of the dichotomies of Black's life... a valuable social commentary.' --Record Collector
'If you're a 2-tone nut like me you can't fail to find Black by Design compelling. There are plenty of nuggets for the likes of us in our crew-cutted dotage' --Andrew Harrison, Word
'The perfect poster girl for the 2-Tone record label [with an] intelligence and fierce sense of right and wrong.' --4*, Metro
'More than a musical memoir. Black paints a vivid portrait of simmering racial tension after the Second World War' --Independent
'The story of a brave, intelligent woman's struggle to make sense of the nasty world around her.' --Mojo
'A complex self-examination of the dichotomies of Black's life... a valuable social commentary.' --Record Collector
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Powerful autobiography from the front woman of influential ska band, The Selecter
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a MUST HAVE for any 2-Tone fans out there. The Selector and days of 2-Tone records are very well documented within the pages of this book. But, what also makes this book great, is that you get a feeling of what it was like to grow up whilst searching for an identity in Britain during the 1960's and 1970's. Pauline Black's tome takes us back to that time with cultural references and some shocking and moving revelations.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
wether you are a fan of the music or not this book is an eye opening read i recomend to anyone.... your bookshelf is a poorer place without it
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What a wonderful insight into the life of such a remarkable women. Succeeding in a male dominated music industry, after a soul searching trip through adolescence amd beyond seeking her lost identity. Educated, musically talented and then inspired, at first, by some of the least obvious performers of the time. Pauline Black provides a peep-hole into some wonderful behind the scenes musical moments in the world of 2-Tone, as well as her personal, domestic and early, sometimes rebellious life - to present day. Her long-term love of husband Terry also shines through the pages, showing him as someone who has almost silently supported and carried her through good and not so good times. Pauline's energy, curiousity, determination and guts present themselves in every chapter of this book and this has been one of my best reads, for a very long time! I loved it so much I bought several copies as gifts for friends! Check it out - you wont be disappointed! :-)
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Awful
This is just another Pauline Black ego trip...Good bits of fiction from the woman that once said "On my Radio" was the most famous 2 Tone record... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Antz
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After reading `Black By Design', I felt like I knew Pauline Black really well. It's the frank, natural style of writing that makes you feels as if you have spent a few hours in her... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Willis
black by design by pauline black.
what an awesome read, been to many of there gigs over the years, and most recently saw them at Bristol,Bridport,Glos and due to see her in Exeter this week. Read more
Published 4 months ago by john coles berkley
The 2Tone revolution
This book is an eye opener if you want to know what made Pauline black the person she is read this book it won't disappoint at all to all those ska and 2Tone fans this is the book... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Black jack the rudeboy
A bit of an education
Being a Yank who was gobsmacked by SKA some years back I have nearly all of The Selecter material on CD. Read more
Published 7 months ago by James E. Davis
Black by design
Good read interesting look at music and ethnicity.
This book is sensitive to the issues discussed around ethnicity.
If you enjoyed the SKA era this is one for you
This book is sensitive to the issues discussed around ethnicity.
If you enjoyed the SKA era this is one for you
Published 7 months ago by Sharon
A recommended journey!!
I was attracted to this book because of a review in the Guardian. I was a fan of ska music but wasn't aware of Pauline Black or Selecter in a big way. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Toni Tiger
For lovers of Ska.
Pauline's book is written from the heart with no holds barred.
An interesting 'history' of the birth of Ska & 2-Tone in England.
A good entertaining read.
An interesting 'history' of the birth of Ska & 2-Tone in England.
A good entertaining read.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Terence Hatton
fantastic book
this is one of the best autobiographies i have ever read (and ive read a lot). growing up pauline black was my idol and after reading this book she still is,you dont have to be a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Thomas
Had to buy this
I was very pleased to see this book, when it came out and was not dissapointed. Very good read and a very nice lady too. Read more
Published 8 months ago by jason
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