Limited Edition of One

The book "Limited Edition of One" is a unique music book that combines the memoir of Steven Wilson, the story of his band Porcupine Tree, and conversations and thought pieces on the art of listening, collaboration, and dream-fever storytelling. It explores how Wilson achieved chart-topping mainstream success without becoming part of the mainstream, and how he cultivated an obsessive fanbase and survived on social media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The more I pondered upon it, the more I came to the realization that my career has been quite unconventional. How is it that I managed to make every wrong turn yet still find myself gracing the front covers of magazines, captivating audiences worldwide with headline tours, and achieving Top 5 albums? How did I attract such devoted and passionate fans, many of whom take everything I do or say as a direct reflection of themselves, which can be both flattering and incredibly frustrating at the same time? Even this unintentional cultivation found its way into my life, without my conscious intention.

Limited Edition of One is a unique music book that stands apart from any other you may have encountered. It is a captivating blend of Steven Wilson's long-awaited memoir, encompassing the journey of his celebrated band, Porcupine Tree, from its humble beginnings as teenage fiction to its remarkable transformation into a reality that has witnessed Grammy-nominated records, sold-out shows across the globe, and a successful solo career.

Furthermore, it serves as a captivating story of a twenty-first-century artist who has achieved chart-topping mainstream success without fully aligning with the mainstream. This book traverses a diverse range of topics, from engaging conversations and thought pieces on the art of listening to insightful rules of collaboration, comprehensive lists, personal anecdotes, professional adventures in various fields such as food, film, TV, modern art, vintage rock stardom, navigating an obsessive fanbase, and surviving in the digital age. It is a treasure trove of insights and experiences that will captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 126 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349135113