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Author:	Ray Coleman
Title:	Carpenters The Untold Story
Subtitle:	An Authorized Biography
Publisher:	Boxtree
Country:	UK
Date:	1994
Format:	Hardcover
Genre:	Non-Fiction, Music, Biography
ISBN-10:	1852835532
Barcode:	9781852835538
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Collection:	I Own It I Want It
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Written with the co-operation of Richard Carpenter.

368 pages. Book dimensions: 16.2 cms x 3 cms x 24 cms.

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Karen and Richard Carpenter's music is an indelible part of the landscape of popular music. This first biography investigates every aspect of their bittersweet story, from how they created such a uniquely successful sound to the tragic death of Karen at 32 after a seven-year battle with anorexia nervosa.

With hits like Close to You, Rainy Days and Mondays, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, Please Mr Postman and Goodbye to Love, the Carpenters have sold nearly a hundred million records and achieved one of the most enduring stories in the entertainment world.

Written with the co-operation of Richard Carpenter, this definitive biography traces their story from childhood, through their struggle for recognition, to the creation of that golden formula, and the pressure that came with fame. From their early teenage years to their breakthrough, this is the complete detailed story of their ascent.
While Richard was the brains and architect of this partnership, Karen was its heart and voice. This biography explores the problems which contributed to her physical decline which Richard, his family and friends, tried to reverse. But she died on 4 February, 1983.

Ray Coleman, a biographer who knew Karen and Richard since their earliest successes, analyses how they arrived at their special sound and focuses on their interaction and the hitherto unexplored sensibilities of Karen. The author draws from many conversations with them, their family, friends and musicians. The book includes family photographs from Richard's personal collection plus memorabilia and handwritten lyrics of hit songs.

This is the story of the Carpenters' magical partnership as well as a tribute to Karen's wistful, yearning, pure and unrepeatable voice, cherished by millions.

Cover price £15.99.

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