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Paused in Cosmic Reflection

The definitive, fully illustrated story of The Chemical Brothers

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Length 6 hours 22 minutes
Language English
Narrators Ben Bailey Smith, Maria Louis & Robin Turner

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A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

Paused in Cosmic Reflection is the definitive story of The Chemical Brothers. Told in the voices of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, with contributions from friends and collaborators, it is fully illustrated with 30 years of mind-bending visuals.

The Chemical Brothers - aka Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons - are one of the UK's most successful and innovative electronic acts. For the past three decades, they have pushed the boundaries of dance music to create countless timeless classics for both the dancefloor and the live arena. In the UK, they have had six No. 1 albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two No. 1s. Their tenth album is due in 2023.

Robin Turner has worked with The Chemical Brothers for almost thirty years. He is the author of Believe in Magic: 30 Years of Heavenly Recordings and lives in Bristol.

The Chemical Brothers - aka Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons - are one of the UK's most successful and innovative electronic acts. For the past three decades, they have pushed the boundaries of dance music to create countless timeless classics for both the dancefloor and the live arena. In the UK, they have had six No. 1 albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two No. 1s. Their tenth album is due in 2023.

Robin Turner has worked with The Chemical Brothers for almost thirty years. He is the author of Believe in Magic: 30 Years of Heavenly Recordings and lives in Bristol.

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An abundance of yarns... the visual presentation is exceptional, as-photoshoot outtakes, video stills, ecstatic snapshots and assorted ephemera sumptuously encapsulate the Chemicals' mind-altering universe Sumptuous new graphic autobiography A block-rockin' coffee-table tome... the definitive story of this groundbreaking duo Excellent A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Rich in anecdotes, the book chronicles their evolution from DJing in basements to shaping modern electronic music. Complemented by archival photos and unseen visuals, it's a visual feast for fans, an intimate journey into the pulsating heart of The Chemical Brothers' world Expand reviews
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