Stuart Adamson: In a Big Country — Kindle Edition
Edition: Stuart Adamson: In a Big Country is a biography of the Scottish guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, tracing his career from the Skids through Big Country alongside the complexities of fame and his personal life. The Kindle listing describes a critical perspective on Adamson’s music and its cultural influence.
At a glance
- Covers Adamson’s music and cultural influence as well as the music business and the pressures of fame.
- Follows his trajectory from an early music career to Big Country’s international success.
- The account also addresses his complicated personal life and tragic death.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a music and career narrative with discussion of cultural influence and the music industry.
- The Kindle edition lists screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Birlinn |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 1, 2011 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 297 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0857900265 |
| File size | 494 KB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Stuart Adamson, the Skids, or Big Country.
- Fans of musician biographies that consider both artistic work and the personal cost of fame.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a light or purely celebratory music biography. The listing describes a critical account that includes Adamson’s troubled life and death.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The rating distribution leans positive, while a smaller share of lower-star ratings means readers’ experiences are not uniform. Ratings alone do not reveal what readers praised or criticized, so use the book description to judge whether its critical, sometimes tragic subject matter suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing says it examines Adamson’s life and music, his work with the Skids and Big Country, music-industry pressures, and the cultural influence of his work.
Is this a Kindle edition?
The supplied listing details identify a Kindle edition and specify a 494 KB file with screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Does the book discuss Adamson’s death?
Yes. The description says the account addresses his troubled personal life and his death in 2001.
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