By Graham Coxon – Signed Deluxe Edition 212/250. Signed hardback Deluxe Edition of Verse, Chorus, Monster! First Edition, First Printing. Hand Signed by Graham Coxon to the Signature Page. About this Deluxe Limited Edition. Limited to 250 copies. Slipcase – bright red board with black foil. Book – signed by author and numbered. Black board with red and green foils. Text is printed 1/1. On 80gsm Munken Premium Cream, sewn hardback with head and tail bands and ribbon marker, and endpapers. Signed and numbered art print (giclée) by Graham, dimensions 234 x 156mm. Printed on 300gsm Somerset Cream or similar. Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation – but it wasn’t always easy. Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music. These twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed. But there are things they don’t tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some may even be lurking inside yourself. Is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain’s most iconic musicians.
