Bodies

Life and Death in Music

Ian Winwood

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Faber & Faber
04 July 2023

Music: styles & genres; Music industry; Coping with illness

"A DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEARAN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Genuinely eye-popping.' - Guardian 'Electrifying.' - Kerrang 'Essential.' - Classic Rock 'Required reading.' - Irish Times

The must-read music book of the year, now with a brand new chapter covering the death of Taylor Hawkins and his massive Wembley memorial concert.

In Bodies, author Ian Winwood explores the music industry's many failures, from addiction and mental health issues to its ongoing exploitation of artists. Much more than a touchline reporter, Winwood also tells the story of his own mental health collapse, following the shocking death of his father, in which extinction-level behaviour was given perfect cover by a reckless industry.

'This is such a shrewd, funny, psychologically perceptive, frank, well-written, jawdropping book . Absolutely buy and read the hell out of this.' - DAVID STUBBS

'Winwood makes a compelling argument and overturns some long-held notions about ""rock and roll excess"" by deftly tying together a vast amount of information . . . and liberally lacing it with dark, self-deprecating humour.' - ALEXIS PETRIDIS"

By: Ian Winwood
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 279g
ISBN: 9780571364190
ISBN 10: 0571364195
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 04 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Winwood is a music journalist whose work has appeared in the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, Kerrang!, Rolling Stone, Mojo, NME, Q and the BBC. His most recent book, Smash!, was published in 2019. @IanWinwood1

Reviews for Bodies: Life and Death in Music

'Winwood is a witty writer as well as a wise one and his book, which skilfully weaves in his own story of mental health issues, should be required reading for music fans and music makers.' - Irish Times 'This is the ugly truth. And It's an essential read.' - Classic Rock