- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (2 Feb 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0434013242
- ISBN-13: 978-0434013241
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.4 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 666,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the bestselling tradition of Where Did it All Go Right by Andrew Collins
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"Things were picking up for me. I made three brilliant new friends! Paul, Bruce and Rick. Paul especially knew what it was like to be me. We shared the sense that something wasn't quite right between us and the rest of the world and listening to Paul's take on this made it seem so much easier. I'd found a mate for life, and it didn't matter for a single second that he lived in a piece of twelve inch black vinyl and that we could only meet up when I put him on the music centre in the middle of the room." When David Lines first heard "This is the Modern World" by The Jam, it sparked off a love affair that continues to this day. Much to the bemusement of his long-suffering family, Paul Weller became the blueprint for David's life, and he followed his music and his style with the fervour of a truly devoted fan. At once, disarmingly candid and hilariously funny, this is the story of what it means to have a hero, its pleasures and pitfalls. Illustrating his memoir with landmark songs from The Jam and The Style Council, David maps out the occasionally bizarre events in the life of an obsessive fan and wannabe writer. From Player's Navy Cut to Gitanes, boating blazers to cashmere sweaters, "The Modfather" is about acquiring style, finding substance, and living life with Paul Weller.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I chose this book, purely and simply cos I loved the cover!! What a choice.....it's great.
As a teenager I was only vaguely aware of Paul Weller, and The Jam........and now I feel cheated !!!
This author has made me see all the things I missed. He writes about his own life, his favourite band The Jam, and his absolute love for Paul Weller, and you know what ? He doesn't care who knows!
The story takes us through happy times, funny times and absolute heartbreak.This is one fabulous book. Not only have I discovered a fab writer,but I have also rediscovered Paul Weller and The Jam.I now own all The Jam and Paul Weller back catalogue. Well done David Lines. Thankyou.
As a teenager I was only vaguely aware of Paul Weller, and The Jam........and now I feel cheated !!!
This author has made me see all the things I missed. He writes about his own life, his favourite band The Jam, and his absolute love for Paul Weller, and you know what ? He doesn't care who knows!
The story takes us through happy times, funny times and absolute heartbreak.This is one fabulous book. Not only have I discovered a fab writer,but I have also rediscovered Paul Weller and The Jam.I now own all The Jam and Paul Weller back catalogue. Well done David Lines. Thankyou.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Once I started to read this book, that was it, I couldn't put it down. It's written in a lovely chatty style, and,like the author thought Paul Weller was talking directly to him, I felt like David Lines was sharing his teenage thoughts and experiences with only me.
He writes of his love for The Jam, and how they helped him find direction in his life, at a time when it was turned upside down, and how Paul Weller seemed to guide him.
He shares with us how he coped with what life decided to throw at him, and his family, when he was so young.
When the writer describes school life, fashion, music and how he felt at the time, it all seems like yesterday.I laughed with him and cried with him.An excellent book, I love it! Can't wait for more.
He writes of his love for The Jam, and how they helped him find direction in his life, at a time when it was turned upside down, and how Paul Weller seemed to guide him.
He shares with us how he coped with what life decided to throw at him, and his family, when he was so young.
When the writer describes school life, fashion, music and how he felt at the time, it all seems like yesterday.I laughed with him and cried with him.An excellent book, I love it! Can't wait for more.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Loved it. Absolutely loved it. It's like the Adrian Mole of mod and the end's very moving. It's very visual and I'd like to see it on the tele. More please!
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The Modfather- Amazing Story!
Thanks for the v prompt service and excellent book. It brought it all back to me- an amazing era to have lived through. and he is still going strong. The amazing Paul Weller!
Published 1 day ago by Anthony House
Calling all Mods!
As an obsessed Jam fan myself I thought I was the one Paul Weller directed his songs at, oh how wrong I was. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Englishrose
Nice read
I bought this a while back now have to say it was a good read,
very funny in parts well worth the money and defo will read it again,
and if your a jam / weller fan get... Read more
very funny in parts well worth the money and defo will read it again,
and if your a jam / weller fan get... Read more
Published 18 months ago by jason
There but for the grace of God!...(My Step Dads view!)
Totally unexspected pleasures are few and far between in life but David Lines book ranks right up there with the best of them! Read more
Published 22 months ago by charlie1
How many Jam fans own the Jam!
How many Jam fans own(ed) The Jam. Haven't we all been there - the ultimate Jam/Weller fan syndrome? Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by zips78
A waste of paper
This is just awful - and indicative of the new Facebook world where we're supposed to be interested in the intimate details of ordinary people's lives just for the sake of it. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2009 by Ginger Webb
I wish i could be like David Watts
This book was recommended to me by a friend and wanting to read something different for a change it was fantastic. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2008 by Mr. C. Callaghan
Great read from times gone by
This is a fantastic book, lots of fun and memories along the way that anyone of a similar age can relate to whether you are a Jam/Weller fan or not. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2008 by K. Smyrk
brings you back!
Ya, brings you back. i am sure there is a hell of a lot of weller fans that could right the same type of book. enjoyed the book with a honest smile.
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by MOD.
Not Bad
I was really looking forward to this book and I did enjoy it. It is very nostalgic and took me back to my own childhood in the 70's - I'm a couple of years older than the author. Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by Coincidence Vs Fate
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