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BEG, STEAL OR BORROW: THE OFFICIAL BABYSHAMBLES STORY

This authorised biography charts the wayward journey of the UK’s most notorious group. Written by Spencer Honniball with the full co-operation of the band, this is the ultimate rock and roll story and is destined to become a classic of the genre.

It features in depth interviews with all the band and exclusive behind the scenes photographs. Price £14.99

This book reveals the perils, mishaps and set backs along the way which would have destroyed many lesser bands.From Peter’s addiction and rehab in a Thai monastery and his frequent relapses, to missed shows with riots at the Astoria, the tabloid exposure with Kate Moss and relentless media coverage through to countless brushes with the law and Peter’s incarcerations at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

This book tells the real story of Babyshambles. It is often funny, sometimes tragic, but always totally compelling.

This is the music biography of the year. This is the official story of the misadventures of Babyshambles.

MEDIA/PRESS REVIEWS OF THE BOOK:

“Honniball has clearly been granted extraordinary access to Pete Doherty. Honniball keeps the narrative on track, but most of his first book is given over to undiluted quotes from the players involved. The result is a sort of literary verite style that offers plenty of authentic insights” - GUARDIAN

“This book gives an amazing insight into the members of the group” – THE SUN

“Flashes of inspiration...” – THE EVENING STANDARD (Pick of the Years Rock books, 2008)

“Like all good horror stories, this is gripping stuff!” (4 out of 5 stars) – MOJO

“Bursting with interviews from Pete, Adam, Mik and Drew, ‘Beg, Steal or Borrow’ offers the bands perspective on events such as past band members, album releases, touring, Kate Moss…fascinating!” – XFM ONLINE

Go to the Blog section for more media coverage on the book! (And the ‘Mypics’ section has some PDF’S on coverage).

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY FROM THE OCTOPUS PUBLISHING WEBSITE -

http://www.octopusbooks.co.uk/books/general/9781844036608/th e-baby-shambles/

OR FROM PLAY.COM -

http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/6130593/-/Product.html?se archstring=Spencer+Honniball&searchsource=0

OR FROM AMAZON -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beg-Steal-Borrow-Official-BabyShambl es/dp/184403660X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226 946430&sr=1-1

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Babyshambles fans, and fans of Peter Doherty who like his solo work and/or music from his Libertines days, Roses Kings Castles fans.

My Blog

MEDIA REVIEWS OF THE BABYSHAMBLES BOOK

Beg, Steal or Borrow  The Official Babyshambles Story has received loads of CRACKIN' media coverage since it was published. Including reviews in:....NEWSPAPERS: Independent (twice!), Guardian, Evenin...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:56:00 GMT

BEG, STEAL OR BORROW PHOTO GALLERY ON NME.COM!

NME did 2 great extract snippets from Beg, Steal or Borrow - The Offical Babyshambles Story in last week's issue of the magazine. They have also done a fantastic photo gallery of 15 ima...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:13:00 GMT

PUBLICATION DATE IS FINALLY HERE! And XFM Celebrate with Adam Ficek!

THE BOOK IS IN YOUR LOCAL BOOKSHOPS TODAY!!!! Happy Birthday 'Beg, Steal or Borrow' - we love ya!! And to celebrate it's release XFM radio (104.9fm) have interviewed the lovely Adam Ficek about t...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:20:00 GMT

A WEEK TO GO BEFORE PUBLICATION DATE!

Only ONE WEEK to go before you can get your hands on the book! Beg, Steal or Borrow is in the shops on the 3rd November - just waiting for you to get your hands on it! The stories in it...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:58:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE AND INSIDE IMAGES

Take a look in 'my pics' for the official press release and images from inside the book!
Posted by on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:26:00 GMT