Remembered for a While

Drake writes that Remembered for a While is not a biography, her astute annotations, as well as the album-by-album overview by the British critic Peter Paphides, make it a richly detailed account of his life and work."Allan Kozinn, New York Times"Lovingly compiledThis compendium of letters, photographs, handwritten poetry, and personal ephemera builds an intimate picture of an immensely talented yet tormented artist."Aimee Farrell, Vogue"Man, musician and legacy are each beautifully served by REMEMBERED FOR A WHILEThere is unlikely to be another volume compiled which will have the same privilege of access to so many of the key-players in the Drake story, nor to the family's archive; and, therefore, nor will there be another which conveys as much detail or is produced with such careSometimes pain

Stuart Jefferson said DRAKE REMEMBERED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS--BUT STILL UNIDENTIFIABLE.. "Sometimes he seems hardly to have existed at all." Mick Brown on Nick Drake.Fans of Nick Drake's music and/or who also might find his troubled life fascinating will want this book. Drake's sister, Gabrielle, has put this in-depth collection together of letters, diary entries, photos, scrapbook entries, newspaper articles, and essays from those who knew Drake during his short life. Plus there's a Discography and near the very end of the book, some short, nicely written remembrances of Drake by singer Bridget St John, guitarist/singer Michael Chapman, and musicians like Dav. A Muted Life James E. Carruth Nick Drake is a singular talent. His three studio albums, plus the compilation Time of No Reply exhibit a talent for writing, singing, playing and arranging that has stood the test of time. They are well loved and listened to today because they were perfectly crafted to begin with. Classics.I don’t pretend to understand Nick’s mental illness, though I have suffered from depression myself for a good deal of my adult life. His father Rodney’s diary of Nick’s last three years is as heartbreaking as it is illuminating for all who make a study of Nick&rs. And I recommend it to anyone who wishes to gain a little I'm thankful for this book; it makes me feel as though I have a little piece of Nick with me.I've been an avid fan since I heard Black Eyed Dog on the Practical Magic soundtrack when I was 12, I'm now 28. When the song began to play, something shifted within me -- the candor and fragility in his words made my heart ache with its familiarity. Nick's music has carried me through some isolated, heavyhearted times in my life. And as my experiences have sweetened and my connections with others have grown, I've discovered his work to be a defaulted and welcomed comfort now. Whet

Nick Drake is the author of Nefertiti and Tutankhamun, the first two books in the Rahotep detective trilogy. He has published two award-winning collections of poetry, and his play was performed at the National Theater in London. He lives in London. His screenplays include the critically acclaimed Romulus, My Father (starring Eric Bana), which won Best Film at the Australian Film Awards in 20

As Nick's sister writes in the introduction, Remembered for a While will reveal "the poet, the musician, the friend, the son, the brother, who was also more than all of these together, and as indefinable as the morning mist."At long last, Remembered for a While paints a portrait of a visionary musician who inspired a fanatical following and whose legacy continues to inspire future generations of musicians -- and the lives of his fans.. A vivid portrait of the English singer-songwriter and musician Nick DrakeNicholas Rodney "Nick" Drake was an English singer-songwriter and musician, known for his acoustic guitar-based songs. Drake released only three complete albums -- Five Leaves Left (1969), Bryter Layter (1970), Pink Moon (1972) -- and was not well known before his death in 1974. Yet he gained a massive posthumous following, inspiring leading musicians such as R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Robert Smith of The Cure and bands such as Coldplay and The Black Crowes.Forty years after Nick's death, Remembered for a While peels back some of the mystery surrounding his life. The book will feature gorgeous color photographs, as well as original letters and interviews with family and friends