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Hedi Slimane: London Birth Of A Cult

Artwork by Hedi Slimane.

Over the past year Pete Doherty's life has epitomised the trajectory of a true rock Īn roll legend. Following a fraught departure from The Libertines, he has been vilified and cast as a scapegoat for conservative political posturing. A feeding frenzy of press coverage was precipitated by his dating Kate Moss, charges of robbery, blackmail, and carrying a knife, jail time, rehab, and admissions that he had been a prostitute and drug dealer. All of this overwhelms the most interesting aspect of the 26 year old musician's life--in a business dominated by manufactured mediocre talents, he is a true original, a charismatic frontman, songwriter, and performer. The past two years of Doherty's life are captured here in photographs taken by Dior Homme fashion designer Hedi Slimane. Doherty's current band, Baby-shambles, will release a new album in Summer 2005.

PUBLISHED BY:Steidl
LIST PRICE: US $30.00 CAD $36.00
FORMAT:Paperback, 8.5 x 10.5 in. / 208 pgs / illustrated throughout
ISBN: 9783865211699 ISBN10: 3865211690
PUBLICATION DATE:09/15/2005
AVAILABILITY: Out of Print. Check the Stores tab to locate a shop that may have copies.
D.A.P. DISTRIBUTION CODE:TRADE