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ISBN10: 1844138828, ISBN13: 9781844138821, [publisher: Cornerstone, United Kingdom, London] Softcover Donovan's autobiography charts his life from a post-war, Glaswegian childhood to the height of an international career as one of the leading figures of the 1960's music scene. Always feeling like an outsider, he found relief through music and poetry. The book reveals how he came to be influenced by Buddhist teachings, and the music of Woody Guthrie and Joan Baez. The book explores the significance of falling deeply in love with the woman who was to become his muse, and the profound sense of loss he felt when their relationship came to an end, and how the loss affected him both personally and creatively. A leader of the folk revival in both Britain and America, the book recounts how he rose to be an international star, releasing songs such as Mellow Yellow and Catch the Wind, and his most successful album, Sunshine Superman. Donovan is acknowledged as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 1960's. The book provides a frank account of his early experiments with drugs and his search for self. He reveals the story of how he developed friendships with Baez, Dylan and the Beatles, with whom he a shared spiritual sojourn to meditate with the Maharishi in India. Donovan's autobiography offers first-hand insights into his music and poetry, recollects his rise to fame and the way in which destiny was to play a hand by re-uniting him with the ...

ISBN10: 1844138828, ISBN13: 9781844138821, [publisher: Century] Hardcover First Edition Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Century, London, 2005. Hard Cover. First / First. Book and Dust Jacket both in Fine condition. Donovan is revealed as one of the most original figures of the sixties, the first singer-songwriter to introduce poetry into pop songs, the first to write about drugs - and the first to be busted - and to use psychedelic artwork on his album covers. There are stories of his adventures with John Lennon , Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. By 1968 Donovan was the hottest ticket on both sides of the Atlantic, but as the decade drew to a close he became disillusioned with the increasing pressures of superfame, and decided to drop out. This is a very nice copy.
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ISBN10: 1844138828, ISBN13: 9781844138821, [publisher: Century, London] Hardcover First Edition 1st printing (2005). 328pp. Near Fine/Near Fine copy, now preserved in archival jacket protector
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]
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London, U.K.: Century, Date: 2005. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. HB - 1st. UK Print - FINE/NF - Boldly Signed by Donovan on ffep - Donovan is a legendary folk rocker and early prince of flower power. An art student, Donovan left home by 16 to wander with his lifelong friend Gypsy Dave and taught himself how to play guitar by mimicking the folk styles of the Carter Family, Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, among others he credits. After appearances on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! in 1965, he landed a record contract, and Catch the Wind rode the crest of the British Invasion. Fusing folk with jazz and metal, Donovan forged "Celtic rock," and in his recording sessions, engineered by Mickie Most, he worked with all the happening musicians and even collaborated with the Beatles.... 2005. Century ISBN 1844138828 9781844138821 [CA]

Century 2005-01-01 Hardcover New Size: 9x6x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

London, U.K.: Century, Date: 2005. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. HB - 1st. UK Print - As New/As New - Signed by Donovan on title page - Donovan is a legendary folk rocker and early prince of flower power. An art student, Donovan left home by 16 to wander with his lifelong friend Gypsy Dave and taught himself how to play guitar by mimicking the folk styles of the Carter Family, Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, among others he credits. After appearances on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! in 1965, he landed a record contract, and Catch the Wind rode the crest of the British Invasion. Fusing folk with jazz and metal, Donovan forged "Celtic rock," and in his recording sessions, engineered by Mickie Most, he worked with all the happening musicians and even collaborated with the Beatles.... 2005. Century ISBN 1844138828 9781844138821 [CA]