Manic Street Preachers: Sweet Venom (Paperback)

~ Martin Clarke (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A well-written, intelligent effort which refuses to indulge either in cheap sensationalism or empty political sloganeering.' -- Q Magazine, February 1998

'It's a fascinating yarn, and one told quite brilliantly by Clarke...Well balanced, incisive and utterly definitive.' -- VOX, February 1998

Product Description

Here is the full story of the iconoclastic British band - from their formative years as an insular gang in south Wales to the tragic disappearance of rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards. "A fascinating yarn, and one told quite brilliantly by Clarke . . . well-balanced, incisive, and utterly definitive." - Vox

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing (December 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859652599
• ISBN-13: 978-0859652599
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,700,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite everything about the Manic Street Preachers, August 24, 2000

By	Vivian Campbell (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

At the time this book came out, this was the best biography about the Manic Street Preachers. Since then, however, it's been eclipsed by Simon Price's Everything. Still, Sweet Venom is a good read about the band. It is more than just the cut-and-paste jobs of earlier Manics bios; the author goes beyond simple retelling of information that was previously available in the media. The book also has some wonderful photos, many not available anywhere else (I believe).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A super read about the greatest band ever..., January 18, 2006

By	Mr. Joel M. Highfield - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was brought to my attention after seeing the Manics live. They fast became my favourite band and have stayed on top of my musical taste ever sinse. mainly because, as they say, 'They're brilliant and everyone else is rubbish.' This book is not just a regurgitation of information, but a well informed and opinionated bio on a band that has had mor talking points many others will ever have. Through all the contoversial points they raised when they started with Suicide Alley right throught the mental torture of Richey and then to the carrying on after he went. Just buy it and read it. Enjoy!