I Wanna Be Yours

John Cooper Clarke is a poet, rock star, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, and social and cultural commentator. His memoir, I Wanna Be Yours, covers an extraordinary life filled with remarkable personalities, and his encyclopaedic take on popular culture over the centuries is both witty and funny.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

John Cooper Clarke is a true phenomenon, encompassing a remarkable array of talents and achievements. As Poet Laureate of Punk, rock star, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, social and cultural commentator, and at just 5 feet 11 inches (32 inches chest, 27 inches waist), he is instantly recognizable with his trademark dark suit, dark glasses, messy dark hair, and a mouth full of gold teeth. His writing voice is equally distinct, and his signature brand of slightly sick humor is never far from the surface.

I Wanna Be Yours delves into an extraordinary life, filled with remarkable personalities, ranging from icons like Nico, Chuck Berry, Bernard Manning, and Linton Kwesi Johnson to contemporary fans and collaborators like Alex Turner, Plan B, and Guy Garvey. Throughout the book, John shares stories from his rock and roll and performing career, interspersed with his encyclopedic knowledge of popular culture across centuries. From Baudelaire and Edgar Allan Poe to Pop Art, pop music, movies, fashion, football, and showbusiness, he covers a vast range of topics, providing insights and laughs along the way.

This memoir is as wry, funny, moving, and vivid as its inimitable subject himself, appealing to both lifelong fans and a whole new generation. John Cooper Clarke's unique blend of talents and experiences makes him a captivating figure, and his book is a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of literature, music, and culture.

Weight: 764g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509896103