{"product_id":"nick-drake-the-life-hardcover","title":"Nick Drake: The Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Morton Jack\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the definitive biography of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of the twentieth century with this eye-opening book featuring a foreword by Gabrielle Drake and over 75 photos, many rare or previously unseen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e In 1968, Nick Drake had everything to live for. The product of a loving, creative family and a privileged background, he was not only a handsome and popular Cambridge undergraduate, but also a new signing to the UK's hippest record label, Island. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Three years later, however--having made three well reviewed but low-selling albums--Nick had been overwhelmed by a mysterious mental illness. He returned to live in his family home in rural Warwickshire in 1971, and died in obscurity in 1974, aged just 26. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the decades since, Nick has become the subject of ever-growing fascination and speculation. Combined sales of his records now stand in the millions, his songs are frequently heard on TV and in films, and he has become one of the most widely known and admired singer-songwriters of his generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNick Drake: The Life\u003c\/i\u003e is the only biography of Nick to be written with the blessing and involvement of his sister and estate. Drawing on copious original research and new interviews with his family, friends, and musical collaborators, as well as deeply personal archive material unavailable to previous writers--including his father's diaries, his essays, and private correspondence--this is the most comprehensive and authoritative account possible of Nick's short and enigmatic life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Morton Jack\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of the music reference books \u003ci\u003eGalactic Ramble\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEndless Trip\u003c\/i\u003e, and the author of \u003ci\u003ePsychedelia: 101 Iconic Underground Rock Albums 1966-70\u003c\/i\u003e. He founded Sunbeam Records, which has reissued over 100 rock, jazz and folk albums, and edits the rock history magazine \u003ci\u003eFlashback\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the co-founder of the music marketplace and archive elvinyl.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 x 9 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44770224144486,"sku":"9780306834950","price":55.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/UOxyIKyeVT9780306834950.webp?v=1771073446","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/nick-drake-the-life-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}