Gary Numan (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Steve Malins (Author)

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Product Description

An autobiography of Gary Numan.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0233992057
• ISBN-13: 978-0233992051
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #210,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High-flying!, October 3, 2000

By	Joey Lindstrom (Calgary, AB Canada) - See all my reviews

This is a warts-and-all autobiography, which is almost a contradiction in terms but Gary manages to pull it off anyways. The book chronicles the highs and lows of the life of Gary Anthony James Webb, aka Gary Numan, and sets the record straight on a lot of misconceptions about the man, from his career as a musician to his high-flying antics as one of Britains top display pilots. A must-read for serious fans, it's also an entertaining read for more casual fans and even folks who don't know who the heck Gary Numan is. If you've ever wondered what life in a fishbowl is like for a celebrity, look no further than this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing autobiography, March 12, 2002

By	marcello mastroianni (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

While most rock star autobiographies attempt to enhance the "myth of celebrity", Gary Numan offers a surprisingly candid and blunt assessment of his career. His story of rags-to-riches-to-rags again might not be unique, but it's rarely told with this much honesty and self-criticism. Anyone who still clings to the notion of Gary Numan as a "living legend" will be disappointed. But for those of us who appreciate the music and are willing to have our preconceptions dispelled, it's a fascinating read.