Bob Marley: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words) [Paperback]

Ian McCann (Author)

Book Description

Series: In Their Own Words | Publication Date: April 1, 1995

This unique, bestselling series now incorporates over 25 titles. Features quotes gathered over the years from family, friends and the artists themselves giving the reader a personal insight into their music and world. Fully illustrated throughout with black and white photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711930805
• ISBN-13: 978-0711930803
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inconsistant information, August 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bob Marley: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words) (Paperback)

C. Booker, his mother as well as the book Catch a Fire, stated that Bob Marley was the one who had been injured when a piece of metal went into his eye while welding. This book states that Bob Marley said it happened to Desmond Dekkar.. which is true? Other than the question of factual info, the photos were really nice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who wants to know Marley should start with this book, May 24, 2002

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Genesis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Marley: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words) (Paperback)

Loved it! When I wanted to learn more about Marley, I started with this book. I'm glad I did. Bob had a sense of humour, a penetrating, thoughtful mind and a unique slant on many of the questions asked him. This book is also helpful because sometimes Marley's words were difficult to understand on video or tape.

Marley's producer, Chris Blackwell, is credited with saying "there are no facts in Jamaica." He may be right--by now, I've read a lot of books about Marley, and they all have slight variations. But I could identify the variations by knowing what Bob said himself. That's why I liked this book.

Do get it.

One love.

5.0 out of 5 stars Get up, stand up, May 30, 2002

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GG (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Marley: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words) (Paperback)

From '60's rude boy to creator of clenched-fist classics like 'Get Up Stand Up', Bob Marley In His Own Words is a fully-fleshed portrait of Bob built by author Ian McCann from hundreds of quotes and pictures. Through the subjects addressed--Rasta, struggle, politics--it's clearer why Marley is viewed in his native Jamaica as a spiritual leader and hero figure as well as a musician. His faith and resilience, gained from a background of poverty and violence, produced a tough positivism. He showed that through unity people could empower themselves for change.