Eric Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton (Paperback, 2007)

Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star. Like Dylan and McCartney he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to every significant musical development of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God'. Tracks such as 'Layla', 'Sunshine of Your Love', 'Wonderful Tonight' and 'Tears in Heaven' have become anthems for generations of music fans.

Now for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty and painfully honest autobiography.

But the rock star lifestyle has had a darker side too. In more than forty years at the forefront of his profession he has twice survived near fatal addictions to drugs and alcohol, the deaths of close friends such as Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon, the death of his own young son, the break-up of marriage and the disintegration of countless relationships with a succession of beautiful women.

These are the memoirs of a survivor, someone who has reached the pinnacle of success, who has had it all, but whose demons have never left him. At the age of 60 Eric is cured of alcoholism and is in a long term relationship with three young daughters. He is now ready to tell his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.

 

Format: Paperback | 400 pages

Dimensions (cm): 23.3 x 15.3 x 3.1 | 606g

Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007

Publisher: Random House UK

Imprint: Century 

Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom

Language: English

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ISBN10: 1846053099

ISBN13: 9781846053092

 

Condition: Good

A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including very minor scuff marks and creasing along the edges, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. There is very minor discolouring on a small handful of pages, none of which compromises the legibility or understanding of the text. No missing pages.