Título: Set The Boy Free: The Autobiography
Autor: Johnny Marr
Sinopse: Johnny Marr was born in 1960s Manchester to Irish emigrant parents and knew from an early age that he would be a musician. Forming his first band at thirteen, Marr spent his teenage years on the council estates of Wythenshawe playing guitar, devouring pop culture and inventing his own musical style. It wasn't until the early eighties, when Marr turned up on the doorstep of a singer named Steven Patrick Morrissey, that both a unique songwriting partnership and the group recognised as one of the most iconic bands of all time were formed. In 1983 The Smiths released their first single, and within a year their eponymous debut album reached number two in the UK chart, paving the way for mainstream and critical success on their own terms. For Marr, tensions within the band and desire for a wider musical scope led to his departure from The Smiths in 1987, ensuring the end of one of the most influential British groups of a generation. But this was just the beginning for Marr. From forming Electronic and The Healers to playing with Bryan Ferry, Talking Heads, Kirsty MacColl, Pet Shop Boys, Billy Bragg, Nile Rodgers and Bert Jansch. From joining The Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse and The Cribs to recently collaborating with Hans Zimmer and receiving acclaim and worldwide success in his own right as a solo artist, Marr has never stopped. Here, for the first time, he tells his own side of the story. From roaming the streets of Manchester to constantly pushing musical boundaries as the most loved guitarist Britain has ever produced, Johnny Marr’s memoir is the true history of music - told by one of its very own legends.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Set The Boy Free: The Autobiography”, de Johnny Marr, publicado pela editora Century, em 2016 e com 464 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Century
Páginas: 464
Ano: 2016
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Linguagem: pt_BR
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ISBN13: 9781780894324
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Century convidam o leitor a mergulhar em narrativas que transitam entre o suspense intenso e o drama pessoal, com um ritmo que alterna momentos de tensão e introspecção. As histórias frequentemente exploram conflitos humanos profundos, como perdas, mistérios e desafios éticos, ambientados em cenários contemporâneos ou históricos, que vão desde cidades como Liverpool e Londres até galáxias distantes. O catálogo sugere uma preferência por personagens complexos, muitas vezes lidando com dilemas morais ou situações de risco, o que confere um tom dramático, por vezes sombrio, mas também com pitadas de humor e romance em algumas obras. Há obras mais narrativas, focadas em desenvolvimento de personagens e relações, e outras mais informativas, como memórias e relatos pessoais, ampliando o espectro de leitura dentro da mesma linha editorial.
