Is This the Real Life?
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Published By Da Capo
Format Paperback
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Number Of Pages 432
Publication Date 08/14/2012
ISBN 9780306820717
Dimensions 6 inches x 9 inches
"Return to those thrilling days of rock 'n' roll yesteryear with Blake's engrossing chronicle of talent and excess. It's another one of those books that inhales you...Thought it's over 400 pages, it's the kind of book you'll rip through in a day. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read."—Creative Loafing Blog
"Mark Blake clearly knows the British-rock-supergroup terrain."—Onion, AV Club
"If you're a Queen fan, don't hesitate to pick this one up...[and] if you have even a passing interest in the story you should give this a shot. You really won't be disappointed."—Examiner.com
"The most comprehensive bio to date about the over-the-top rockers...Blake's book effectively illuminates the band's story and music for both the casual fan and diehards."—Houston Press
"Is This The Real Life? uses interviews with the people who knew the band best to piece together a Behind the Music-style biography. It's extensive and detailed...It's a worthy read."—Instinct
"Blake manages to paint a far more detailed picture than some of his predecessors...Sparkling anecdotes throughout."—MOJO
"A happy medium between fact and anecdote. Real Life rounds out the band's history with plenty of ripe minutiae and lost details...[A] colorful account."—Under the Radar