U2 by U2 is the ultimate book for any die-hard U2 fans. With more than 150 hours of interviews, U2 by U2 describes the music, the relationships and the evolution of the band in their own words. Set in a beautiful, large coffee table style book, U2 by U2 can be enjoyed again and again--first by looking at the photos, then by reading conversations among the band. If you are a U2 fan, buy this book.
If you know a U2 fan, give them this book as a gift. You will not be disappointed.
Pros:
Presented in an attractive coffee table book
Lots and lots of great U2 pictures from the 1970s to today
More than 150 hours of interviews with U2 on their lives from the 1970s to today
Well organized in chronological order
Cons:
No con unless you don't like U2 - then you shouldn't buy this book
Description:
U2 by U2 is the first book by the whole band in their own words and pictures.
U2 by U2 starts with childhood stories from the 1960s and continues on through the Vertigo tour.
I am a U2 fan. When I first picked up U2 by U2, I felt slightly giddy. I took my time opening the heavy cover and flipping through the thick shiny pages full of pictures. I glanced at enlarged bold quotes, previewing the details that were waiting for my closer reading.
U2 by U2 is not a quick memoir on the band that could be read in a weekend. It is not a magazine article, or even a compilation of articles. No, U2 by U2 is as dense as one of the band's albums. Like the music, it can be enjoyed on a superficial level--sitting on the coffee table, ready to entertain you for a few minutes time. But this is a book that can also be savored.
Listen to Boy as you read about their early years. Or flip to the section that corresponds with whatever U2 CD is already playing in your car. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. offer revealing, witty insight into the music and the moments around its creation. Reading U2 by U2 will only make your listening experience more enjoyable....
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The BEST book ever written by U2!!!
I have loved U2 since their inception. This book, written by the band and their manager, is so truthful! Why do I love it so much?1. The details are real. The images of what the men are talking about are from their own lives.2. The way all 5 people, (Edge/Bono/Adam/Larry/Paul) talk about things that are so intimate, the way that they describe the songs, the experiences, their emotions is riveting!!!3. Being a Lead guitarist/songwriter, I find Edge's comments so revealing. That being said, Bono gives his keen insights into the world of politics, troubles, and how committed he is to working to find solutions. Larry is the most reserved and reticent. Still, his words are the bedrock of U2. And Adam is a very well-spoken gentleman who really lays bare his soul.4. If you are interested in how songs were put together, the difficulties and elations that these 4 men went through to bring U2 to the world, "That" is what makes this book outstanding!!!!5-Star+ for sure. Probably the very finest autobiography by a band that I have ever read in my life.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
I have loved U2 since their inception. This book, written by the band and their manager, is so truthful! Why do I love it so much?
1. The details are real. The images of what the men are talking about are from their own lives.
2. The way all 5 people, (Edge/Bono/Adam/Larry/Paul) talk about things that are so intimate, the way that they describe the songs, the experiences, their emotions is riveting!!!
3. Being a Lead guitarist/songwriter, I find Edge's comments so revealing. That being said, Bono gives his keen insights into the world of politics, troubles, and how committed he is to working to find solutions. Larry is the most reserved and reticent. Still, his words are the bedrock of U2. And Adam is a very well-spoken gentleman who really lays bare his soul.
4. If you are interested in how songs were put together, the difficulties and elations that these 4 men went through to bring U2 to the world, "That" is what makes this book outstanding!!!!
5-Star+ for sure. Probably the very finest autobiography by a band that I have ever read in my life.
1. The details are real. The images of what the men are talking about are from their own lives.
2. The way all 5 people, (Edge/Bono/Adam/Larry/Paul) talk about things that are so intimate, the way that they describe the songs, the experiences, their emotions is riveting!!!
3. Being a Lead guitarist/songwriter, I find Edge's comments so revealing. That being said, Bono gives his keen insights into the world of politics, troubles, and how committed he is to working to find solutions. Larry is the most reserved and reticent. Still, his words are the bedrock of U2. And Adam is a very well-spoken gentleman who really lays bare his soul.
4. If you are interested in how songs were put together, the difficulties and elations that these 4 men went through to bring U2 to the world, "That" is what makes this book outstanding!!!!
5-Star+ for sure. Probably the very finest autobiography by a band that I have ever read in my life.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2013
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