Duran Duran Their Story

This book was written and designed by Kasper de Graaf & Malcolm Garrett, copyright 1982. First published in the UK in 1982 and the US in 1983. My copy was purchased in Toronto while on a science club trip in 11th grade because it wasn't available in the US until several months after I purchased it. ISBN # 0 86276 171 9 (paperback). Printed by Proteus Publishing, Co., Inc. and distributed by Scribner Book Companies Inc. and by Cherry Lane Books in the US.

Section 1 has a brief background of Nick and John and how they got together

Sections 2 and 3 have a brief history of Duran Duran and its 4 serious incarnations:

. with Steve Duffy and Simon Colley
. with Andy Wickett (singer), then recruitment of Roger Taylor
. with Alan Curtis (guitarist) and Jeff Thomas (singer)
. An ad brings Andy Taylor (section also includes a bit of his background)
. A barmaid, Fiona Kemp, recommends Simon LeBon

Section 4 gives a brief background on Simon

Section 5 gives an idea of music environment at the time, mentions the Barrows brothers, and Duran Duran signing with EMI.

Section 6 talks of their first tour, videos, and the reactions of the press and critics.

Section 7 is on videos, songwriting, and arguments that rarely get out of hand.

Section 8 discusses Sri Lanka, Nick and Andy initially staying behind to mix the new album, next stop Australia and their first completely sold out tour, being mobbed in Japan, their developing relationship with video director Russell Mulcahy, and Andy's marriage.

Section 9 mentions some mishaps that affected dates in Western Europe, shows at London's Hammersmith Odeon and in Birmingham, plus a parting quote from Andy.

The appendices feature info on each band member that includes likes and dislikes.