About this title: CATCH A FIRE, Timothy White's in-depth study of Bob Marley, his life, times, philosophical inconsistencies, and business dealings, is perhaps the most authoritative overview of the late reggae superstar. Beginning with a disillusioned Marley near the end of his life at a chaotic concert for the newly independent state of Zimbabwe, White cuts away to trace the genesis of the Wailers' sound in the shanty towns of Kingston. He offers instructional sketches of important behind-the-scenes figures such as Chris Blackwell, the boss of Island Records, various Jamaican producers both shady and ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Holt
Date Published: 1996
Description: The Life of Bob Marley. Revised and enlarged with material on Reggae politics, Ziggy and the Marley family. Light shadow marks to fore edge. Excellent reading copy. Wraps. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, Winston
Date Published: 1983
Description: The Life of Bob Marley. Close to fine and bright illustrated stiff wraps with excellent square spine and crisp bright text throughout. Profusely illustrated with photographs. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Elm Tree Books
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780241109571ISBN:0241109574
Description: Good. The cover is slightly creased. The edge of this book is slightly yellow. The spine is slightly ripped. Page colour-Slightly discoloured in accordance with book age. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780030635311ISBN:0030635314
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Previous owner's name blacked out on front pastedown. Light tanning to pages and jacket. Edgewear and rubbing to jacket, couple of small nicks in jacket. NOT a former library book. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Date Published: 22/07/1991
ISBN-13:9780711927704ISBN:0711927707
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780711927704ISBN:0711927707
Description: Good. Our aim is to create an overall satisfying buying experience for our customers through the provision of affordable books and a personalized approach to customer service. read more
Description: Elm tree Books, London, 1983. Trade paperback. Large 8vo. Book Condition; Good. Moderate rubbing and edgewear. Very clean interior. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Elm Tree Books, London
Date Published: 1983
Description: Fair in Fair jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Coffee type stains on inside flaps of dustjacket some staining on edge of pages a book more for the reader than the collector. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781846091575ISBN:1846091578
Description: New. Chronicles the life of Bob Marley's, the undisputed sovereign of reggae music, life and career, as well the milieu that shaped his political and spiritual beliefs. This edition includes details on the rise of Bob's musical offspring, the legal struggl... read more
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