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Mark Radcliffe (Author)

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Product details

Paperback: 324 pages
Publisher: Sceptre; New edition edition (20 May 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0340715677
ISBN-13: 978-0340715673
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 0.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 149,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #54 in Books > Biography > Film, Television & Music > Radio Performers
- #69 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Music > Business

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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 )

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'Hilarious stuff’

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4.0 out of 5 stars You've been a great audience .... Goodnight!, 3 Jan 2001

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This review is from: Showbusiness: The Diary of a Rock 'n' Roll Nobody (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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, 3 April 2008

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny man Radcliffe brings his wit to the written world., 27 Aug 1999

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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.

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