X-RAY: The Unauthorized Autobiography
Woodstock, New York: Overlook Press, 1995. Hardcover. Later printing. Signed by Ray Davies on a VROOM bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. "In this unique 'unauthorized autobiography,' Kinks singer and songwriter Davies casts himself as an eccentric old man some 20 years hence who is asked to tell his life story to a young interviewer working for a world-ruling conglomerate called 'The Corporation.' Eventually, the Orwellian subplot is overshadowed by Davies's very personal account of his band's many rises and falls. Like his songs, Davies's book is alternately poignant, funny, and bawdy, and his penchant for shocking his 'interviewer' with tales of rock star excess leaves the reader never quite sure what to take as fact" (Library Journal). Octavo: [vi], 419, [1] pp. Original black paper-covered boards over a black cloth spine with gilt-stamped titling. Faint smudge to the top edge; else a fine, unread copy in a fine dust jacket. Near fine / Fine. Item #79898
ISBN: 0879516119
Price: $100.00