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Первая полноценная биография культового артиста включает все аспекты его богатой творческой деятельности. Проникнуть в душу Тома Уэйтса непросто, и эта книга - серьезный шаг в постижении того, что кроется за сложным характером, богатым набором разнообразных песен и внушительной репутацией киноактера. Автор предисловия и перевода - Александр Кан, легендарный музыкальный критик, продюсер, обозреватель Би-би-си.

Nick Drake was barely 26 years old when he died in 1974 following an accidental overdose of prescribed drugs. The British singer-songwriter made only three albums during his short life - Five Leaves Left, Bryter Layter and Pink Moon. All are now recognized as classics. Since his death, Nick has been cited as a seminal influence by stars as diverse as REM, Elton John, and Paul Weller. While the lives of other musicians who died before their time, such as Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Gram Parsons, have been amply documented, there has never before been a biography of Nick Drake. Patrick Humphries' illuminating…