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Books of the Year 2024 - Number 7

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The page-turning memoir of Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde, charting his life and legacy in music. As one-third of seminal band Cocteau Twins, Simon Raymonde helped to create some of the most beautiful and memorable albums of the '80s and '90s - music that continues to cast a spell over millions. This is the story of the band, in his words.

Beginning with Simon's remarkable childhood and exploring his relationship with his father, Ivor Raymonde (the legendary producer, musician and arranger for acts such as the Walker Brothers and songwriter for artists including Dusty Springfield), the book will journey through the musician's rise to prominence and his time with Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil.

It will also chart the successful career he has forged running his own label, Bella Union, for the past twenty-seven years, discovering and developing globally renowned artists like Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty and John Grant.

And the narrative will lead us back to the present day, reflecting on Simon's most recent experiences in the music industry - all while going deaf in one ear.

A must-read for music fans, this is the incredible tale of Simon's life and legacy.

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Simon Raymonde

In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me

Nine Eight Books
Hand numbered and signed by Simon Raymonde, x4 exclusive art cards, Designed by Chris Biggs of 4AD, Limited edition royal hardback edition with bespoke end papers, Ribbon, Matt finish …
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Released12/09/2024Catalogue Number9781785122231specialCustomer Limit1Learn more
 Author signed Bookplate
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Extra exclusive pamphlet ‘Polymer Records, and a day in the life of all the budding Artie Fufkins out there’ Hand numbered and signed by Simon Raymonde, x4 exclusive art cards, Designed by …
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Limited to 100 copies
Released12/11/2024Catalogue Number9781785122231 BOTYLearn more
Released12/09/2024Catalogue Number9781788709385Learn more

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