Complicated Shadows: The Life and Music of Elvis Costello

by Graeme Thomson

Book Overview

Complicated Shadows paints a detailed and accurate portrait of an intensely private and complex individual. It draws on nearly 50 exclusive interviews with schoolmates, pre-fame friends, early band... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841957968
• ISBN13: 9781841957968
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Canongate Us
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

From MacManus to Costello and back

No biography can ever have everything but for me this feels very in depth. I really appreciated the insights into Elvis' childhood. I knew Ross and Lillian ( parents ) were in the music business but I now have have clear visions of how Elvis' eclectic music roots flourished. I have 'loved' Elvis since 1978, personally I couldn't put the book down.

Very Happy !!

This arrived on time and in great condition. Recommend the seller. Great book too.

In a word...Excellent

This is without a doubt THE book on EC. I found it to be a REAL page turner, and was assembled in a brilliant way - especially the opening chapter. I honestly think Elvis himself would agree that it was done with accuracy, sensitivity and fairness. It's insightful, intelligent, and extremely interesting. A great bonus to go along with the fine research done are many never before seen, very interesting photos. Great Job Graeme!!!! You did the man proud!!

The best Costello bio I've seen

Elvis Costello has been my favorite artist since 1979, when in college I bought "Armed Forces" and was blown away. I quickly bought everything by him that I could find. Over the years I've also purchased several EC biographies (some obscure and now out of print). This new book is by far the best of the pack. It is very well written (by a Brit) and has literally hundreds of interesting tidbits I'd never heard before. It also fleshes out many well-known stories, answering a lot of questions in the process. It's a must-have if you're even a moderate fan of EC's music or enjoy good biographies of brilliant people.

GREAT BOOK!! BUY IT!!

Anyone interested in Elvis Costello should enjoy this book. Covers a lot of material that has previously been written about but is so well written and provides so much more new info that it is simply a must for your bookshelf. As an added bonus, it also provides a lot of great new photos. Just a wonderful read all around.