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Defying Gravity

Jordan's Story

Jordan Mooney Cathi Unsworth

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English
Omnibus Press
03 April 2025
The image of Jordan in her white shards of beehive and Mondrian make-up

remains one of the most iconic in pop history. Yet few truly understood what

was happening behind those watchful eyes when anarchy hit the UK. How did a ballet-obsessed girl from sleepy Sussex journey through the

clandestine gay clubs of Brighton and London to arrive at 430 King's Road, the

epicenter of punk? How did she help shape a cultural revolution, navigate the

harsh glare of the spotlight at such a young age, and share wild adventures with

the likes of McLaren and Westwood, The Sex Pistols, Adam and the Ants, Derek

Jarman, and Andy Warhol--before vanishing from view? This Remastered edition, published in the wake of Jordan's passing in 2022,

celebrates her extraordinary legacy. Featuring commentary from key players

including Vivienne Westwood, Paul Cook, Marco Pirroni, Holly Johnson, and

her partner behind the SEX/Seditionaries counter, Michael Collins, it offers

unparalleled insight into Jordan's life. Enhanced with images by Simon Barker,

Sheila Rock, and Harri Peccinotti, Defying Gravity cements Jordan's place as one

of punk's true trailblazers.
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Imprint:   Omnibus Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
ISBN:   9781915841834
ISBN 10:   1915841836
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Icon, muse, catalyst and the most recognisable female face of punk, Jordan was described as ""the first Sex Pistol"" by Derek Jarman, Jon Savage and those who dared to walk up to 430 King's Road from 1975-81. The public face of SEX, Seditionaries and World's End; the motivating force behind Jubilee and the first manager of The Ants - these are just some of her achievements. Defying Gravity: Jordan's Story was published in 2019. Cathi Unsworth has written six pop-cultural noir novels, That Old Black Magic, Without The Moon, Weirdo, Bad Penny Blues, The Singer and The Not Knowing. She started out on Sounds and has since written for Bizarre, Fortean Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, Mojo and Sight & Sound. More at www.cathiunsworth.co.uk Jon Savage is a writer, broadcaster and music journalist best known for his book England's Dreaming.

Reviews for Defying Gravity: Jordan's Story

""If you've never read a book about punk, this is the only one you'll ever need."" New Statesman ""This is not just a great book - it is a real page turner. It is an important resource in the story of punk. In short, it is a 100% stone cold, 24 karat classic. Buy it or regret it"" HiFi World ""Jordan's extraordinary gospel is here to set you straight... It's a book about fashion, fetishism, music, drugs, individuality, strength in adversity, death, reinvention and rebirth. But most of all it's the story of a pioneering spirit; the first punk on the block; a woman who empowered a generation and whose totemic inspiration changed the entire landscape of popular music."" Classic Rock, 9/10


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