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Amy Winehouse: The Biography (Hardcover)

by Chas Newkey-Burden (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (7 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844545636
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844545636
  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 15.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 117,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amy Winehouse is the most talked about singer-songwriter of her generation. Her soulful voice has won her critical acclaim, scores of awards and fans from all walks of life, while her turbulent and decadent lifestyle has made her an irresistible target for the popular press. But who is the real Amy Winehouse? This fascinating biography traces her story from her childhood in North London, through to her eventful time at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. It follows her as she takes early steps to fame under the management of Pop Idol guru Simon Fuller and then signs her first deal with Island Records. Her bestselling second album Back To Black has earned her nominations for Grammys, earning Amy growing international acclaim. With original interviews and revealing anecdotes included along the way, Amy Winehouse: The Biography tells the gripping behind the scenes story of this living legend, right up to 2008, when her husband Blake Fielder-Civil faced trial. Chas Newkey-Burden is the first biographer to chart the rise of this extraordinary performer and wild, rebellious character. His compelling portrait is an exclusive look at the life of the country's greatest living singer. She told us she was trouble, but we know that she's so good.

About the Author
Chas Newkey-Burden is the author of Paris Hilton: Life on the Edge, The Reduced History Of Britain and Great Email Disasters. He is the co-author - with Julie Burchill - of Not In My Name: A Compendium Of Modern Hypocrisy. He has interviewed and profiled a host of celebrities including Rachel Stevens, David Beckham, Ricky Gervais, Jenna Jameson and McFly. His writing has appeared in a number of publications including the Guardian, Time Out, Attitude, and the Times.

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10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't think there was anything new to know about her but this book showed me a different side, 1 April 2008
I'm not a huge Amy Winehouse fan but I got this book for a plane ride and was pleasantly surprised by all the anecdotes. The author is passionate about her talent yet detached enough to be honest and revealing about her life away from the stage. I was pleasantly surprised and sorry when it ended. It's one of the few biogs I've read where I felt at the end like I knew a different side to the celeb in question.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down., 28 Mar 2008
Excellent from start to finish. A brilliant alternative insight into the life of the most talked about pop star of recent time. Great analytical observations balanced with humourous stories. A must have for fans and cynics alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up, 25 May 2008
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This is a long and authoritative account of Amy's life and current situation. I would highly recommend it above other similar books.
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