Neon Angel
A Memoir of a Runaway
On Sale: 03/29/2011
Neon Angel
A Memoir of a Runaway
On Sale: 03/29/2011
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About the Book
In this candid autobiography, Cherie Currie—the original lead singer of ‘70s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways—powerfully recounts her years in the band, her friendship with guitarist Joan Jett, and her struggle with drugs. An intense, behind-the-scenes look at rock music in the gritty, post-glam era, Neon Angel is a must-read for anyone whose heart beats to the rhythm of David Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Nick Gilder, and the Sex Pistols, and for every fan of the movie it inspired: The Runaways, starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett.Critical Praise
“What truly amazes me is what a fine, honest, introspective author Cherie is, with an incredible tale about an incredible life, and a fascinating personal odyssey.” — Joan Jett
“I don’t think a lot of people know the story of Cherie Currie. It’s an amazing story and she’s an amazing woman and performer. ” — Dakota Fanning on The Tonight Show
“Raw and riveting.” — LA Weekly
“Details the band’s short, messy history and the struggle with addiction that nearly claimed her life.” — Entertainment Weekly
“[NEON ANGEL] reveals how the liberated life of a 16-year-old rock star in Los Angeles included many dark moments.” — Spin
“Unflinchingly honest.” — Boston Globe
“The striking thing about The Runaways, is how authentic it feels… One reason may be that the movie is partly based on Neon Angel, a newly revamped autobiography by the group’s lead singer Cherie Currie, whose chillingly quick self-destruction is relived through Dakota Fanning.” — New York Times
“Currie is looking forward to giving Neon Angel its second life…the new version, with a foreword by [Joan] Jett, adds the sex, drugs and darkness that were missing from the first edition.” — Reuters
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780061961366
- ISBN 10: 0061961361
- Imprint: It Books
- On Sale: 03/29/2011
- Pages: 400
- List Price:21.00 CAD
- BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women
- BISAC2 : MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Punk
- BISAC3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts
