{"product_id":"face-it-debbie-harry-memoir","title":"Face it - Debbie Harry Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlready Enjoyed Book: Condition Like New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Debbie Harry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__overview-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilled with never-before-seen photos and art throughout, the much-anticipated autobiography from rock icon and lead singer of Blondie, Debbie Harry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRAVE, BEAUTIFUL AND BORN TO BE PUNK \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusician, actor, activist, and the iconic face of New York City cool, Debbie Harry is the frontwoman of Blondie, a band that forged a new sound that brought together the worlds of rock, punk, disco, reggae and hip-hop to create some of the most beloved pop songs of all time. As a muse, she collaborated with some of the boldest artists of the past four decades. The scope of Debbie Harry’s impact on our culture has been matched only by her reticence to reveal her rich inner life—until now in this landmark music memoir.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an arresting mix of visceral, soulful storytelling and stunning visuals, \u003ci\u003eFace It\u003c\/i\u003e upends the standard music memoir while delivering a truly prismatic portrait. With all the grit, grime, and glory recounted in intimate detail, \u003ci\u003eFace It\u003c\/i\u003e re-creates the legendary punk rock scene of 1970s New York City, where Blondie played at venues like CBGB's alongside the Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and David Bowie. Aesthetically dazzling, and including never-before-seen photographs, bespoke illustrations and fan art installations, \u003ci\u003eFace It\u003c\/i\u003e brings Debbie Harry’s world and artistic sensibilities to life.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction, the near-death of partner Chris Stein, a heart-wrenching bankruptcy, and Blondie’s breakup as a band to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, a stunning solo career and the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights, \u003ci\u003eFace It\u003c\/i\u003e is a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path, and set the standard for a generation of female rock singers who followed in her footsteps—a memoir as dynamic as its subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__overview-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I was saying things in songs that female singers didn’t really say back then. I wasn’t submissive or begging him to come back, I was kicking his ass, kicking him out, kicking my own ass too. My Blondie character was an inflatable doll but with a dark, provocative, aggressive side. I was playing it up yet I was very serious.”—From \u003ci\u003eFace It \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFace It\u003c\/i\u003e, Harry recounts it all with the grit and grace that defined an era:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe New York Scene:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the grime of legendary clubs to collaborations with Andy Warhol and David Bowie, Harry provides a backstage pass to the coolest, most creative moment in modern music history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA New Wave Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the story of Blondie's unique fusion of punk, disco, reggae, and hip-hop that changed the sound of pop music forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRadical Honesty:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarry holds nothing back, recounting her journey through heroin addiction, a near-fatal illness for partner Chris Stein, and a devastating bankruptcy with unflinching detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeyond the Music:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore her multifaceted career in over thirty films, her stunning solo work, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning Visuals:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA true collector's item, the book is filled with never-before-seen personal photos, bespoke illustrations, and fan art that bring her world to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Librairie Résonance Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964092153988,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9801\/1780\/files\/504F23C0-2A7B-4C57-A949-BC6FAD21F9F2.jpg?v=1780765584","url":"https:\/\/librairieresonance.com\/products\/face-it-debbie-harry-memoir","provider":"Librairie Résonance Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}