{"title":"Debbie Harry","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eDebbie Harry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic frontwoman of the pioneering band Blondie, through an intriguing collection of books that delve deeper into her multifaceted life and career. Known for her distinctive voice and edgy style, Debbie Harry's influence extends beyond music into the realms of art and visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes \u003cem\u003eFace It\u003c\/em\u003e, her enthralling memoir that offers an intimate look into her rise to fame, personal struggles, and compelling experiences in the vibrant punk scene. This book provides readers with a rich tapestry of stories and insights, chronicling her journey with honesty and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, discover the artistic fusion seen in \u003cem\u003eH.R. Giger: Debbie Harry Metamorphosis: Creating the Visual Concept for KooKoo\u003c\/em\u003e. This book explores the groundbreaking collaboration between Debbie Harry and the renowned artist H.R. Giger, showcasing how they brought the visual concept of the album \u003cem\u003eKooKoo\u003c\/em\u003e to life. It provides an eye-opening look at the intersection of music and visual art, highlighting Harry's versatility as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books fall under the categories of \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting Debbie Harry's diverse interests and rich contributions to culture. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, this collection offers a comprehensive and fascinating insight into one of the most influential figures in modern music and art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"face-it-by-debbie-harry-9780008229443","title":"Face It","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘I was saying things in songs that female singers didn’t really say back then. I wasn’t submissive or begging him to come back, I was kicking his ass, kicking him out, kicking my own ass too. My Blondie character was an inflatable doll but with a dark, provocative, aggressive side. I was playing it up, yet I was very serious.’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAVE, BEAUTIFUL AND BORN TO BE PUNK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDEBBIE HARRY is a musician, actor, activist and the iconic face of New York City cool. As the front-woman of Blondie, she and the band forged a new sound that brought together the worlds of rock, punk, disco, reggae and hip-hop to create some of the most beloved pop songs of all time. As a muse, she collaborated with some of the boldest artists of the past four decades. The scope of Debbie Harry’s impact on our culture has been matched only by her reticence to reveal her rich inner life – until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an arresting mix of visceral, soulful storytelling and stunning visuals that includes never-before-seen photographs, bespoke illustrations and fan art installations, \u003cem\u003eFace It\u003c\/em\u003e upends the standard music memoir while delivering a truly prismatic portrait. With all the grit, grime, and glory recounted in intimate detail, \u003cem\u003eFace It\u003c\/em\u003e recreates the downtown scene of 1970s New York City, where Blondie played alongside the Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and David Bowie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction, the near-death of partner Chris Stein, a heart-wrenching bankruptcy, and Blondie’s break-up as a band to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, a stunning solo career and the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights, \u003cem\u003eFace It\u003c\/em\u003e is a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path, and set the standard for a generation of artists who followed in her footsteps – a memoir as dynamic as its subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530361295084,"sku":"9780008229443","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25214333482190.jpg?v=1749255037"},{"product_id":"hr-giger-debbie-harry-metamorphosis-creating-the-visual-concept-for-kookoo-by-chris-stein-9781803362410","title":"H.R. 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Based on a photograph of Harry taken by the renowned photographer Brian Aris, Giger created several variations of the cover (another of which is seen on the album's inner sleeve) in what Harry described as a combination of punk, acupuncture and sci-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854597673196,"sku":"9781803362410","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803362410.jpg?v=1759248532"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/debbie-harry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}