Scott Walker by Mike Watkinson, Pete Anderson, 1852274824, Lowest Book Price Finder

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Left me Hungry For More

The only major drawback with this book is a lack of any interviews with the great man himself. However, after reading this biography it is quite clear why no interviews will ever be forthcoming from Scott Walker. It's extremely readable though and as far as possible its authors have tried to get under Walker's skin by interviewing as many people linked to him as possible. The book is over 10 years old but because of the very nature of its media-shy subject it's probably still very much up-to-date. Walker is completely inactive and hasn't released anything new since the 80s. It's a very good resume of Walker's career though but digs up very few surprises or information that fans aren't already probably aware of. Saying that though it's the best there is available unless Walker decides to write his autobiography. But then again, would Scott Engel's acolytes really want a warts and all exposÃ© by the man himself? I doubt it.

The Best Available

Scott Walker had no input hence the 4 stars. As a long time Walker Brother, and latterly Scott Walker fan I read this book with some trepidation. Scott Walker himself refused to be interviewed and makes no comment on the book (no surprise there though). If you were a starry eyed Scott Walker fan, some of it makes uncomfortable reading. However having lived through those times and BEEN to those concerts mentioned, I know alot is true, although how much is true of the more intimate revelations of the group and Walker himself is unknown. I would not know how much truth there was in the observations of those interviewed who worked with him or knew him personally, but as this is all we are likely to get about the man himself, I enjoyed the book for what it was which, for me, was a nostalgic journey through my school days.

As we are very unlikely to get anything in book form from Scott Walker, I would recommend this book to all those who are fascinated by the man, but always bear in mind that Walker has not contributed to the book, neither did the writers have an opportunity to interview him in any way. Take it on face value and enjoy it.

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