Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures [Paperback]

Tim Footman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Not since Punk’s glory days in the late 70`s have a bunch of `oiks` like Blink 182 appealed to so many. In the space of just two albums, in as many years, they have captured the attention of millions of fans who identify with their schoolboy sense of humor and anthemic, guitar driven melodic rock. Having sold close to 15 million albums, and picking up new devotees consistently, the time couldn’t be better for the full story of this incredibly popular band to emerge.Blink 182 – The Unauthorized Story in Words and Pictures, provides the ultimate reference source for fans old and new. Ideally presented for the target audience of 13 – 25 year olds, encompassing equal parts text and photos, with a pocket money sized price tag to boot, the first ever book on this enormous band is sure to appeal universally.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Tim Footman has written several rock biographies, including works on Oasis, Radiohead, and Madonna. He is a previous editor of the Guinness Book of World Records.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Chrome Dreams (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842401688
• ISBN-13: 978-1842401682
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,437,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In addition to his books, Tim Footman has written for The Guardian, the BBC, CNN, Mojo, Time Out, Prospect, the Bangkok Post, the Sunday Post, Plan B, Zembla, Twill, Drowned in Sound and the International Journal of Baudrillard Studies. His English accent is almost as good as Gwyneth Paltrow's.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good..., October 17, 2003

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chantalie (Moose Jaw, Sask. Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures (Paperback)

I thought this book was really good. And just a little advice to Maria up there ^^ Anne Hoppus is Mark's SISTER not his mother... But the book was AWESOME, I thought that it was really good, I mean, if you like blink you will love this book :)

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice gift, April 7, 2008

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David Navarrete - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures (Paperback)

This was a present for my sister, in Chile, she said that is a berry
god book, I dont know realy because i'm living in spain right now, the importat is that she is satisfied with the book, she love it.
If tou like the band dont miss it.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blink in the Raw, November 23, 2002

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Maria (Cali) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures (Paperback)

This book is not the greatest and could be done a little better but who cares? If you are truly into blink, I highly suggest purchasing this book to learn more about them in their earlier days before enema of the state and take of yout pants and jacket. I got this book thinking that it was going to be horrible, and in some aspects it is, but personally I am a sit in my room obsessing about blink, so I like it. If you want a Blink 182 book that is more well done and more recent, check out tales from beneath you mom, written by Anne Hoppus, Mark Hoppus's (the bassist of Blink)mother. Also Urethra chronicles 1 and 2 are great videos to check out. I advise all those Blink fans out there to get this book (even though it has its flaws) because this book does contain some good and fun info! ENJOY! GO BLINK 182!!!