Pink Moon, A Story about Nick Drake
An intimate exploration of a musical legend's life and legacy
Gorm Henrik Rasmussen author Bent Sorensen translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Essential Works Ltd
Published:28th Feb '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This biography offers a unique perspective on Nick Drake's life, featuring exclusive interviews and intimate details about his journey and legacy in Pink Moon, A Story about Nick Drake.
In Pink Moon, A Story about Nick Drake, Gorm Henrik Rasmussen offers a deeply personal and original retelling of the life, death, and posthumous rise of the iconic musician Nick Drake. This biography stands out as the only one to include extensive interviews with Nick's parents, Rodney and Molly Drake, providing a rare glimpse into the life of an artist who struggled with his talents and the world around him. Originally written in Danish in 1980, this updated edition is now available in English for the first time, allowing a wider audience to connect with Nick's poignant story.
Rasmussen's narrative is enriched by new interviews with Nick’s friends and collaborators, along with extracts from his eight-year correspondence with the Drakes. The author shares insights from his visits to the Drake family home, Far Leys, just five years after Nick's untimely death. These intimate details reveal the profound impact of Nick's early life on his songwriting, illustrating how his experiences shaped his art and legacy.
Pink Moon, A Story about Nick Drake captures the essence of a poet and guitarist who was often misunderstood during his lifetime yet has gained immense popularity posthumously. The book serves not only as a biography but as a tribute to an artist whose work continues to resonate deeply with fans around the world, making it a significant addition to the literature on Nick Drake.
"...constructs the story of Drake’s life with insights from those who knew him best... Rasmussen writes elegantly about the music, while his detailed account of the last years of Drake’s life are sensitively handled. By the end of this book, Rasmussen has breathed new life into his subject and his music." source: www.mojo4music.com -- Mark Blake.
'Gorm tells the story with great understanding of Nick and his art. He must be credited with writing the first book about Nick, and possibly the best one too. Like Nick's own works, it was unappreciated for many years.. now that its truth and magic are revealed, it deserves to find a much wider audience and will undoubtedly bring satisfaction to all those who wish to know the real Nick Drake a little better.' -- Jason Creed.
"A story in which straight biographical bits are interwoven with skillfully composed, extrapolated scenes ... fans will find it a great companion book to Drake’s music, and rock lovers will enjoy the author’s serious, personal attempt to get intimate with his icon." Source: www.reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/03/collection-development/books-for-dudes/books-for-dudes/ -- Douglas Lord.
ISBN: 9781906615291
Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
Weight: 230g
176 pages