Mark Hollis: A Perfect Silence (Signature edition)

The Signature edition of 'A Perfect Silence' is presented in a slipcase and jacket which are specially designed by James Marsh, and is signed by author Ben Wardle and James Marsh. In this first complete, in-depth biography of the Talk Talk leader, author and music industry insider Ben Wardle has interviewed scores of Mark Hollis’ friends, musicians, collaborators and record company executives to complete this important and substantial biography. Drawing on extensive original research 'A Perfect Silence' tells, for the first time, the full, fascinating story of one of the UK’s most enigmatic musicians from his earliest beginnings through to his untimely end. It draws on scores of new and original interviews with, among others, Simon Brenner, producer Rhett Davies, Phill Brown, James Marsh, musical collaborators George Page, Phil Ramocon, Martin Ditcham, Dominic Miller, Mark Feltham, Johnny Turnbull, Robbie McIntosh and others. Talk Talk live sound engineer Chris Beale, long-time manager Keith Aspden, original A&R manager Ashley Goodall, old school friends, numerous industry figures, friends and acquaintances who knew him only after he’d retired all add fresh insight and perspective to this extensive and engaging biography.