{"title":"Mike Batt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the intriguing world of \u003cem\u003eMike Batt\u003c\/em\u003e. Known widely for his illustrious career in music, Mike Batt has also ventured into the realms of literature, offering fans a deeper insight into his creative genius with works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Closest Thing to Crazy\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book is nestled under the categories of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, providing a candid glimpse into the life and times of this multifaceted artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMike Batt’s literary creations reflect the same passion and depth found in his music, weaving narratives that capture the essence of his experiences and thoughts. As you explore this collection, prepare to be immersed in captivating stories that highlight his journey in the creative industry and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan or new to his work, this collection is sure to offer both educational and entertaining reads, leaving you with a richer understanding of the man behind the melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-closest-thing-to-crazy-by-mike-batt-9781785120848","title":"The Closest Thing to Crazy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Fabulously readable' STEPHEN FRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Wildly entertaining' DAILY EXPRESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Rollicking ... ebullient ... Christmas present problems are instantly solved' MAIL ON SUNDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A rollercoaster ride through music... His world has a fairytale edge'\u003c\/strong\u003e, RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colourful characters in the music business', Mike Batt has led an extraordinarily vibrant and challenging life that has been full of both glorious victories and bitter failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor better or for worse, he is a man who has always lived life on his own terms. Idiosyncratic but mainstream, complicated but compassionate, steadfastly maverick in spirit but avowedly commercial in outlook. He is a man of great contradictions, but even greater talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter starting out in the music business as a teenager, Batt shot to fame in the early 1970s for his part in the creation of the Wombles pop group. But this success proved to be just the beginning as he then went on to work with various artists as a songwriter, composer and producer, including Art Garfunkel, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Katie Melua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing cameos from some of the biggest stars in the business from Paul McCartney to Prince, \u003cem\u003eThe Closest Thing to Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e takes us not only on the rocky (and classical) journey of Mike Batt's life but also on a tour around the inside of his mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846039785708,"sku":"9781785120848","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15823313482823.jpg?v=1758903640"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mike-batt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}