Ten Thousand Apologies
Fat White Family and the Miracle of Failure: A Sunday Times Bestseller and Rough Trade Book of the Year
Adelle Stripe author Lias Saoudi author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:23rd Feb '23
Should be back in stock very soon
Exploring the chaotic journey of the cult band Fat White Family, Ten Thousand Apologies reveals their provocative and tumultuous story.
From the mountains of Algeria to the squats of South London, Ten Thousand Apologies chronicles the tumultuous journey of the notorious cult band Fat White Family. Since their inception in 2011, this band has been both loved and loathed, embodying a relentless spirit of chaos and creative freedom. Their story is marked by provocative antics, a troubled past, and a commitment to artistic expression that defies convention. The narrative dives deep into their world, exploring themes of narcotic excess, mental illness, and the complexities of fractured masculinity.
Co-written by singer Lias Saoudi and acclaimed author Adelle Stripe, Ten Thousand Apologies offers a unique blend of humor and lucidity, presenting a biography that reads more like a literary novel than a traditional music book. It captures the essence of a band that thrives on chaos and self-sabotage, embodying a tragicomic tale reminiscent of the works of Jean Genet and the Dadaists. This is not just a story of music; it is an exploration of the human condition and the pursuit of absolute art.
The book stands out as a rare confessional that does not seek forgiveness, but instead revels in the glorious messiness of life. It is a definitive account of Fat White Family's journey—a depraved and romantic refusal of a sanitized era, making it a must-read for fans and newcomers alike. Through its pages, readers will discover the exhilarating and bruising energy that defines this strange and brilliant band.
The story of a band that's always on the brink: of stardom, of madness, of brilliance, of disgrace . . . The excess disguises the true heart of Ten Thousand Apologies which is a sort of yearning, a search for enlightenment, a way to live but especially for a home -- Miranda Sawyer * Observer *
A jaw-dropping rollercoaster of tragi-comic mishaps and gargantuan drug consumption * Rolling Stone UK *
A bruising, exhilarating read, which captures the nihilistic energy of this strange and brilliant band * Independent *
A fastidious portrait of chaos, displacement and bad acid * Mojo **** *
The tale is told by award-winning writer Adelle Stripe in a striking third-person prose that gives Ten Thousand Apologies a novelistic tone, interspersed with frontman Lias Saoudi's raw, dark, mocking recollections that are also very, very funny at times . . . you begin to wonder why more biographies aren't tackled with such invention . . . There's no great redemption but it offers a quietly triumphant denouement that's more palatable than boring atonement * Record Collector **** *
From Algeria to London and everywhere in between, Ten Thousand Apologies makes most books about the artist as a young man, the music biz and being in a band just a little bit pallid. Music book of the year? Already? Don't bet against it * Crack Magazine *
Destined to become a classic of the genre * Louder than War *
This book is a rarity, the kind I hold near and dear to my heart. The story of The Fat White Family is equal parts high comedy and deep tragedy, just like life itself -- Mark Lanegan
A unique concoction, full of beautiful lies and ecstatic truths - one of the finest music books in aeons -- Kevin Barry
Read it and writhe -- Spider Stacey
Destined to become a classic of the genre * Louder than War *
ISBN: 9781474617857
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 250g
336 pages