Thought Terry Dene Was Dead, Dan Wooding — 1st Edition

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Thought Terry Dene Was Dead, Dan Wooding — 1st Edition

Name: Thought Terry Dene Was Dead, Dan Wooding — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4993
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Publication: London & Eastbourne, Coverdale House Publishers, 1974.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 160.

Condition Report: Good. The original illustrated card covers show signs of wear and handling, with noticeable vertical creasing to both the front and rear panels, alongside edge wear and rubbing to the spine joints. The rear panel displays mild surface soiling. Despite this external wear, the binding remains intact and relatively square. Internally, the pages exhibit uniform, age-related toning typical of the paper stock, but remain clean, bright, and free from major blemishes or structural flaws.

Catalogue Note: First edition. A compelling biographical work charting the meteoric rise and subsequent spiritual rebirth of early British rock and roll pioneer Terry Dene.

This specific copy is elevated significantly by the presence of dual signatures on the half-title page, bearing the autographs of both the book's subject, Terry Dene (accompanied by a "Best wishes" inscription), and the foreword's author, fellow rock pioneer Marty Wilde. Adding further collectible appeal, the book is accompanied by a loosely inserted, black-and-white promotional photograph of Dene, which has also been signed by the musician in blue ink. While standard unsigned copies of this title do occasionally appear on the open market, examples bearing authentic signatures from key figures of the era, supplemented by signed ephemera, are decidedly uncommon.

I Thought Terry Dene Was Dead traces the turbulent and fascinating life of Terry Dene, once hailed as Britain’s answer to Elvis Presley. Discovered in Soho's legendary 2i's Coffee Bar, Dene's rapid ascent to pop stardom in the late 1950s was quickly followed by a highly publicised fall from grace, media scrutiny, and a subsequent breakdown. Author Dan Wooding chronicles not only the pressures and exploitation of early rock and roll fame but also Dene’s eventual recovery and newfound purpose through Christian evangelism. Featuring a foreword by fellow rock icon Marty Wilde, this biography serves as an unflinching look at the human cost of teenage idol status.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Dan Wooding

Book Publisher: Coverdale House Publishers

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 160

Book Publication Year: 1974

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Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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