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The KLF

Chaos, Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds

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The KLF

By: John Higgs
Narrated by: John Higgs
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The strange tale of the death, life and legacy of the hugely successful band.

They were the best-selling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success and creative freedom. Then they deleted their records, erased themselves from musical history and burnt their last million pounds in a boathouse on the Isle of Jura. And they couldn't say why.

This is not just the story of The KLF. It is a book about Carl Jung, Alan Moore, Robert Anton Wilson, Ken Campbell, Dada, Situationism, Discordianism, magic, chaos, punk, rave, the alchemical symbolism of Doctor Who and the special power of the number 23.

Wildly unauthorised and unlike any other music biography, The KLF is a trawl through chaos on the trail of a beautiful, accidental mythology.

Read by John Higgs.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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Critic Reviews

"By far the best book this year, brilliant, discursive and wise." (Ben Goldacre)
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Wasn’t expecting such a great story wrapped up in a fantastic magical history and explanation. Highly recommended

Absolute Magick

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This was definitely needed: a tying up of all these threads through their culmination and combination in the guise of the KLF. Wonderfully researched, written and read. Thank you Mr. Higgs.

A supermodel of a tale.

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A fascinating story which is elegantly written and humorous. I’m a big fan of John Higgs. One day I’d like to have a chat with him and enjoy a cup of tea and a packet of crisps.

Fabulous book.

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This book is definitely thoughtful and as much about philosophy and some history as the KLF in my opinion. Thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile listening!

Fantastic!

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This story beautifully describes the intersection of popular and counter culture and the ordinary and the chaotic in the world of music and art. All the while, weaving a facinating story of two men who tried to break down the barriers between those two antipodes that people of influence put up to protect themselves and the culture which affords them great comforts. I also think Higgs makes a balanced argument for the value of magical thinking in work, and in society.

A fascinating listen and well read

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