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The Libertines Bound Together: The Story of Peter Doherty and Carl Barat and how they changed British Music [Hardcover]

Anthony Thornton (Author), Roger Sargent (Photographer)

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Sphere (23 Feb 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0316732346
ISBN-13: 978-0316732345
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 17.5 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 203,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dedicated and visionary, Roger Sargent was the perfect mirror, truthful without doubt, perceptive without ego... bedside manner of a minotaur! (Carl Barât )

Anthony Thornton is a better writer than Lester Bangs (Peter Doherty )

Emotion, insight and sheer beatific quality ... [Sargent's photos] stand as a fine testament ... Thornton's [text] is equally enrapturing (MOJO )

An intelligent and pacy exploration of a musical phenomenon (INDEPENDENT )

Peter Doherty

'Anthony Thornton is a better writer than Lester Bangs' Peter Doherty

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5.0 out of 5 stars The truth, 16 April 2006

Thomas Cooper "tomc2488" (Essex, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Libertines Bound Together: The Story of Peter Doherty and Carl Barat and how they changed British Music (Hardcover)

Very well written and really the only book you'll ever need about one of Britain's finest, if most short lived bands. The author of course was there for a great deal of the band's lifetime so is well seated to give an accurate portrayal of just what The Libertines were about. And what their music still and always will be about. Roger Sargent's photos complement all of this nicely and add to what is, as well as an informative read (even for the biggest of fans) is also something of a nostalgic experience. As Peter, Carl, John and Gary are all of course still continuing with their various musical endeavours it is a story that is far from over. However "Bound Together" acts as a timely reminder, or at least a kick up the bottom to the wider world, of the importance and brilliance of The Libertines.

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5.0 out of 5 stars take a trip to Arcadia..., 10 Mar 2006

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This review is from: The Libertines Bound Together: The Story of Peter Doherty and Carl Barat and how they changed British Music (Hardcover)

If you are a fan of The Libertines buy this book!

Like a trip on the Albion this book smells good, looks good and contains a mix of great information and photos. Text contains quotes from the band members and main players themselves. This is far better than information in the usual rock style book where it quotes the drummers mates milkmans brother..

Don't wait for a possible paperback issue! This book is a lovely size, feel and something darn sexy to keep

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you've lost your faith in love and music ..., 14 Jun 2006

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.. read this! Beautifully presented and brilliantly told, this is the story of Peter and Carl and their ill-fated voyage to Arcadia. Anthony Thornton has gathered together all the eye witnesses - including himself and Roger Sargeant who travelled with the band from the start - and has written with compassion and impartiality.

It's the kind of wild rock 'n' roll morality tale that's been missing from British music since the anodyne invasion of boy bands and pop idol. Lavishly illustrated with Sargeant's gorgeous pictures, it reveals those Libertines boys in all their squalid beauty.

It's not a cut and paste celebrity biography - this one will stand the test of time. It's a modern classic and an esential item on any music fan's bookshelf. Put it next to 'Revolution in the Head'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
Couldn't ask more! Lovely hardback and really well written. Brilliant information on Peter and Carl before they got the record contract and not to forget the pictures!

Published 4 months ago by mward

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, informative and interesting.
This was a fabulous book written by someone with genuine knowledge and affection for the group and all involved with them. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Mrs. D. Henderson

5.0 out of 5 stars I have falen in love with this book
I have fallen in love with this book, just amazing. The pictures are divine.
It's the bible for any libertine/doherty/barat fan.
BUY IT definately uber recommended.

Published on 22 April 2008 by Jessica Rainaldi

2.0 out of 5 stars N.M.E is not for me!!!
When I bought this book I had high hopes...after all, a book about the best band of my generation is definitely worth a read. Read more

Published on 13 April 2007 by james williams

4.0 out of 5 stars All over in a Flash
A really enjoyable read : Truly great band. My only feeling of a let-down was with the total lack of ANY captions accompanying the photographs. Read more

Published on 8 Feb 2007 by matakana 23

5.0 out of 5 stars Climb Aboard The Good Ship Albion...

...and begin the long journey to Arcadia by reading this enchanting and beautiful book about the best band of my generation. Read more

Published on 31 July 2006 by One Love, One Heart, Lets Get ...

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to look at...
For a good account of the Libertines that "Kids in the Riot" by Pete Welsh is probably better (IMHO) as it seems to have more interviews with the main protaganists and also the... Read more

Published on 24 April 2006 by Zigor Aranalde

4.0 out of 5 stars The Men Who Would Have Been Kings
This book gives an insight into the relationship between the different individuals in The Libertines in an original and poignnat way. Read more

Published on 18 Mar 2006 by Hamza Omaar

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
The Libertines are, in my view, the most important and best band ever.This book tell us all about the friction between Pete and Carl, Pete's drug problems and everything... Read more

Published on 6 Mar 2006 by Joe Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Insight
This amazing book presents a previously unseen view of The Libertines from the 'inside', from the 'tines themselves and those who were there throughout their short... Read more

Published on 25 Feb 2006 by the robster

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