I'M COMING TO TAKE YOU TO LUNCH
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In his latest book, I'M COMING TO TAKE YOU TO LUNCH, Simon Napier-Bell takes the reader on a fascinating whistle-stop tour of the dubious world of pop-star management with glimpses into the even shadier lifestyle of Napier-Bell himself. The book documents a chronology of events leading up to Wham's appearance, including backstage promotion by the author, to make true his pledge of making them the biggest act in the world. This all leads up to their historic performance as the first western pop act to play in China.
He captures with great accuracy the incestuous sui-generis nature of doing business in China in the early 80s, everybody seeming to know everyone else's business and elbowing into every deal going.
Napier-Bell balances the pitch of his story-telling between a tone of 'catty' and insightful and sensitive making the book eminently readable with a nice narrative flow.. Recommended to anyone with an interest in pop-culture, public-relations or just plain hype - those with an understanding of Asia will undoubtably recognise stereotypical characters amongst those depicted.
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Fantastic
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A wonderfull story, a guy that really makes the world go round.
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Hilarious truths and revelations of the underbelly of pop
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This is a dangerous book. The principle danger is spontaneous outbreaks of uncontrollable and hysterical laughter in public places. In order to avoid the very real danger of losing control of your bladder, I recommend retiring with this book to a large bubble bath, an ice cold glass of vintage champagne in your other hand! This will allow you to get into the mood of the book. From the first page, you know you are in the company of a first rate story teller who has lived life to the full, and beyond. There are endless revelations about the reality of life in the British music business that are as relevant today as they were in the 1980's. For those interested in George Michael/Wham there are intimate and candid portraits of the artists, which are both shocking and honest. A truly delicious read from start to finish.
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