In his first book, Mark Radcliffe recalls his less-than-glittering rock career in a succession of bands which all ended in ignominy and frustration. Combining his trademark humour with an acute eye for the ridiculous, Mark admits his part in bands like The Berlin Airlift (hastily named during a history lesson), the life-changing punk revolution in Bob Sleigh and The Crestas and even a flirtation with thirty-something pub rock. Interwoven with the musical disasters is the appealing rites-of-passage story of a middle-class grammar school boy who finally leaves Bolton for university. Splattered with memorable episodes and Viz-like characters, SHOWBUSINESS retraces the steps that should have led Mark to headlining Wembley Arena, but which took him to Radio 1 instead.
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'Lancashire's answer to Nick Hornby. If Mark Radcliffe ever gets bored with Djing, there's a highly promising career as a writer waiting for him' (The Mirror )
'Hilarious stuff' (Independent on Sunday )
'A love letter to pop music. Mark Radcliffe is the sharpest DJ that Radio One has ever had by some considerable distance' (The Sunday Times )
'Hilarious. One of the funniest books I've read all year' (U Magazine )
'Mark Radcliffe: the world of rock salutes you' (Melody Maker )
'Hilarious. His vivid descriptions of various bands and musicians will have you laughing out loud. His genuine love of music comes across together with a gleeful sense of satire' (Yorkshire Evening Post )
'Hilarious stuff' (Independent on Sunday )
'A love letter to pop music. Mark Radcliffe is the sharpest DJ that Radio One has ever had by some considerable distance' (The Sunday Times )
'Hilarious. One of the funniest books I've read all year' (U Magazine )
'Mark Radcliffe: the world of rock salutes you' (Melody Maker )
'Hilarious. His vivid descriptions of various bands and musicians will have you laughing out loud. His genuine love of music comes across together with a gleeful sense of satire' (Yorkshire Evening Post )
Independent on Sunday
'Hilarious stuff’
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
A witty and entertaining look at the less successful side of showbiz life. The style is very similar to Radcliffe's radio show. As such though towards the end I started to feel that it's a little bit like a listening to a DJ doing all the talking without the occasional sanctuary of a record or two. Still the book is short enough that Radcliffe just about gets away with it. Well worth a read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you've ever laughed at Mark Radcliffe you'll find yourself in stitches reading this book. I made the mistake of reading it in a tent and became very annoying to everyone camping nearby.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
The man behind the popular "Mark & Lard show" on Radio 1... brings his wit and humour to paper. This book is a must read for any fan of Mark Radcliffe's work.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A bit of fun for musicians and music fans
If you've been in a band or have friends who were in bands then this will make you chuckle
especially if you were born in the mid 60s.
especially if you were born in the mid 60s.
Published 13 days ago by D. Main
3.0 out of 5 stars
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Well, quite a good read and funny too. Particularly if you have ever been in a band. Worth a read.
Published 5 months ago by Rob
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Seth Mould's view
I'm called Seth Mould in the book, which is truly funny and a damned good read. In fact, I couldn't put it down (mainly because I'd been messing with superglue). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Seth Mould
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh out loud funny
Why has it taken me 14 years to get around to reading this book? Mark Radcliffe is a national treasure. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. A. Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ever tried making it in a band?
I know this may be short but it says everything that needs to be said. If you've ever tried making it in a band, regardless of whether you drum, strum or sing you will find this... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2006 by Mr. C. M. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perhaps he should consider a change of career...
Maybe Mr. Radcliffe should be thinking about a full-time career as a writer! This is a full-on laugh-out-loud book, full of his trademark cynical wit. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2003 by DforDerivative
5.0 out of 5 stars
Who'd have thought a DJ could be a comic genius?
I am cock and quite literally ahoop that I bought this book. Radcliffe's writing follows a similar pattern to his radio shows; it is consistently and painfully hilarious. Read more
Published on 22 July 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's enough to make you watch the support band
Mark Radcliffe gives you a brilliant look at the stained and grubby underpants of the rock world. Some of his descriptions of the various gigs and band members made me laugh out... Read more
Published on 27 April 2000 by N. H. Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Butt-Clenchingly Funny
If there were 6 crowns I would award this book all of them and a half pint of mild. A wonderfull natural style of writing makes this a can't put down book. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1999
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