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The Modfather

My Life with Paul Weller

David Lines author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:5th Jul '07

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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In the bestselling tradition of Where Did it All Go Right by Andrew Collins

Describes various events in the life of an obsessive fan and wannabe writer. From Player's Navy Cut to Gitanes, boating blazers to cashmere sweaters, this book is about acquiring style, finding substance and living life with Paul Weller.

When David Lines first heard This is the Modern World by The Jam, it sparked off a love affair that continues to this day. Paul Weller became the blueprint for David's life, and he followed his music and his style with the fervour of a truly devoted fan - to the bemusement of his long-suffering family. At once disarmingly candid and hilariously funny, this is the story of what it means to have a hero, its pleasures and pitfalls. Illustrating his memoir with landmark songs from The Jam and The Style Council, David maps out the occasionally bizarre events in the life of an obsessive fan and wannabe writer.

From Player's Navy Cut to Gitanes, boating blazers to cashmere sweaters, The Modfather is about acquiring style, finding substance and living life with Paul Weller.

A great concept and an interesting read ... and I'm flattered! -- Paul Weller
This is a wonderful account of an adolescence and an obsession. It is extraordinarily frank, often painful, frequently very moving, and, above all, consistently hilarious. -- David Nobbs
A charming book packed with musical nostalgia, embarrassing misadventure and formative drinking experiences. Fans of Andrew Collins and Nick Hornby will approve * Q *
The Modfather fizzes with nail-biting obsession, heartbreak and ear ticklingly funny adolescent misunderstandings * MOJO *

ISBN: 9780099476597

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: 255g

368 pages