Messing Up the Paintwork: The Wit and Wisdom of Mark E. Smith

The Fall's Mark E. Smith is known for his mercurial temperament and exceptional musical talent. This collection of his wit and wisdom, featuring an introduction from Stuart Maconie, is a tribute to a musical icon described as "untouchably cool, an uncompromising musical maverick, and a man shouting from a prison window."

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2018
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Mark E. Smith, the iconic frontman of post-punk band The Fall, was renowned for his mercurial personality and exceptional musical prowess. Renowned for his unique way with words, both on and off stage, Smith's journey to musical fame was marked by brilliant one-liners, eccentric behavior, and the numerous members of The Fall he ejected along the way.

In his debut book, titled Messing Up the Paintwork, Smith's wit and wisdom are collected for the first time, featuring an introduction by Stuart Maconie. This tribute to a musical icon describes him as "untouchably cool," "an uncompromising musical maverick," and "a man shouting from a prison window."

Messing Up the Paintwork is a must-read for fans who will deeply miss Smith's presence and his unparalleled musical contributions.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 204 x 135 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785039850