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Serge Gainsburg: A Fistful of Gitanes

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Publisher Comments:

In this, the first English biography to capture Gainsbourg in all his contradiction and gleeful outrageousness, Simmons tells the fascinating story of the Gallic star. Drawing on hours of new interviews with his intimates-among them Jane Birkin, Sly and Robbie, Marianne Faithfull, and celebrated producer Philippe Lerichomme-Simmons describes in crackling prose the scope of Gainsbourg's achievement while doing full justice to his complicated emotional life. Simmons's work will stand as the definitive take on a dizzying genius.

Book News Annotation:

London-based rock music writer Simmons examines the life and career of French singer and songwriter Gainsbourg, who died in 1991 just before his 63rd birthday. She includes a discography and filmography, but no index.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

The first biography in English of the priapic pop genius, drawing on new interviews to capture the debauched heart of the chain-smoking French cultural icon

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Filmography and discography: p. 146-183.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184).
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About the Author

Sylvie Simmons is one of the best-known names in rock journalism. Her books include the short story collection Too Weird For Ziggy, the Neil Young biography Reflections In Broken Glass, and A Fistful Of Gitanes, which Leonard Cohen described as "wonderful" and JG Ballard made his book of the year. Born and raised in London, she currently lives in San Francisco.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780306811838
Author:
Simmons, Sylvie
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Subject:
Composers
Subject:
Composers & Musicians
Subject:
Singers
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - General
Subject:
General Music
Subject:
Composers -- France.
Subject:
Gainsbourg, Serge
Subject:
Biography-Composers and Musicians
Copyright:
2002
Edition Number:
1st Da Capo ed.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
546
Publication Date:
20020931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in 10 oz
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The first biography in English of the priapic pop genius, drawing on new interviews to capture the debauched heart of the chain-smoking French cultural icon
"Synopsis" by , Filmography and discography: p. 146-183.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184).
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