The Spirit of Talk Talk
by James Marsh, Chris Roberts & Toby Benjamin
This richly illustrated, beautifully designed, definitive book celebrates the music and art of the legendary Talk Talk.
Paul Webb, founder member and bass player of Talk Talk
Filled with art director James Marsh’s fabulous designs and photos from every stage of the band’s career, the book includes a preface by founder member Simon Brenner, contributions and tributes from musicians, friends and fans, plus a heartfelt afterword honouring founder and leader Mark Hollis.
What’s new:
Eight pages of new material
New interviews with Lee Harris and Paul Webb
Extra photographs
A new afterword by Chris Roberts
★★★★ The first Talk Talk biography is a thing of beauty …flush with new information … it should send any reader dashing back to the music.
A beautiful book. Congratulations.
Lovingly compiled with unqualified enthusiasm and meticulous research … Long overdue and unmissable.
Wonderfully evocative.
A rich reflection that immerses the reader into the world of Mark Hollis and co … this is a fitting tribute to some true enigmas.
Very classy, and a fitting tribute to the band.
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