| The Book of Words | |
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| Duran Duran book | |
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| Published | 1984 |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation |
| Genre | Lyrics, pictures, information |
| Length | 100-page |
| Size | 9" x 12" |
| Label | Omnibus |
| Author | Marty Monroe |
| Editor(s) | Kasper de Graaf Malcolm Garrett |
| Duran Duran | |
The Book of Words is a Duran Duran 100-page book, written by Marty Monroe & first published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation during 1984.
About the book[]
The book was written by Marty Monroe, author of other music related books including Springsteen Back in the USA and Robert Plant. In The Book of Words Simon Le Bon reveals the songwriting secrets behind 19 Duran Duran songs, released on the band's first three albums. There is also background history about the songs, lyrics and a discography. Nick Rhodes talks about the making of the band's music videos, with pictures of video stills included.
New Sounds New Styles magazine co-founders Kasper de Graaf and Malcolm Garrett edited the book, who have individually worked on other Duran Duran projects including designs for the Rio album and the Duran Duran Unseen book.
There are 2 distinct versions of the book itself -
- the first pre-dates the release of both The Wild Boys & Arena; with the discography at the back having grey squares instead of covers, whilst Arena is titled "Burning Bright".
- & the second has the correct titles & images
- however in the USA it was also packaged as part of the Computer Hitware - Duran Duran release, along with the C64 Disk.
Personnel[]
Duran Duran are:
- Simon Le Bon - Vocals
- John Taylor - Bass
- Andy Taylor - Guitar
- Nick Rhodes - Keyboards
- Roger Taylor - Drums
Book codes[]
- ISBN-10: 0881883220
- ISBN-13: 978-0881883220