Depeche Mode: A Biography

Having recently finished reading the book on Dave Gahan and being a long time fan of Depeche Mode and their music, I wanted to see what this book had to offer as all the reviews I'd read had been favourable. It gives great insight into the beginning, how they met, where they worked, the dynamics that nearly tore the band apart, Alan Wilder's input, Dave's drug problem that's been well documented. This isn't just a book about one of the best bands, this band is the best live band in the world, and it's interesting to read not just about how barmy some of the fans are, how dedicated the fans can be, it's a tribute to the great music that this band can put out, whether you're a fan of the band, a die-hard or someone that wants to know more about one of the UK's greatest exports, this book has it all. Not just a great read, but it's warts and all, nothing holds back, the intricate relationship between Martin and Dave, Fletch being more than a keyboard player, the lynch pin. If you love music, this is one of the best books out there.

One of the best books about Depeche Mode, the other being Jonathan Miller's "Stripped". With this two books you get almost a complete picture from this great band.

This book was advertised as being in good condition, it certainly wasn’t so I returned it.Definitely not worth the money.

A very detailed account of DM, although I found it rushed a bit in the last chapter with the Delta Machine album.I guess we need to wait for another 5 years for the next reprint!

Ok