“Strange, brilliant…reality warping. I fell into Higgs’s work by accident…I’ve not quite been able to climb out of it.” Ezra Klein, The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Description
In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.
In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The band members themselves, when asked in interviews, were never able to satisfactorily explain their behavior, but looked haunted every time it came up. With his characteristically creative mind, Higgs leads readers on a journey to understand “a story that no one knows they are in—least of all the main characters.”
Ranging from music history to chaos theory to Carl Jung and Doctor Who, this brilliant pop biography has been named one of the top ten music books of the year by The Guardian, The Independent, and MOJO magazine. Perfect for music buffs and mystery fans alike, The KLF is an engrossing and entertaining read.
Praise
“Strange, brilliant…reality warping. I fell into Higgs’s work by accident…I’ve not quite been able to climb out of it.” Ezra Klein, The Gray Area with Sean Illing
“Utterly irresistible and totally brilliant.” The Quietus
“A thing of endlessly fascinating, utterly demented genius.” Alexis Petridis
“A pop biography for people who don’t read pop biographies.” The Guardian
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Release Date | July 9, 2024 |
| Release Date Machine | 1720483200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment, Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Music |
Author Bio
John Higgs is the author of a dozen books that follow previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in the corners of history and culture, which can change the way we see the world. His book Love and Let Die: James Bond, The Beatles, and the British Psyche was reviewed everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to the LA Times. He is an Ambassador for the Blake Cottage Trust, a charity attempting to preserve William Blake’s cottage in Felpham, and he lives in Brighton, England.
Narrator Bio
John Higgs is the author of a dozen books that follow previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in the corners of history and culture, which can change the way we see the world. His book Love and Let Die: James Bond, The Beatles, and the British Psyche was reviewed everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to the LA Times. He is an Ambassador for the Blake Cottage Trust, a charity attempting to preserve William Blake’s cottage in Felpham, and he lives in Brighton, England.
Overview
In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.
In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The band members themselves, when asked in interviews, were never able to satisfactorily explain their behavior, but looked haunted every time it came up. With his characteristically creative mind, Higgs leads readers on a journey to understand “a story that no one knows they are in—least of all the main characters.”
Ranging from music history to chaos theory to Carl Jung and Doctor Who, this brilliant pop biography has been named one of the top ten music books of the year by The Guardian, The Independent, and MOJO magazine. Perfect for music buffs and mystery fans alike, The KLF is an engrossing and entertaining read.