In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk

by Graeme Thomson

The definitive biography of one of the most critically acclaimed and enigmatic groups of all time.

When Mark Hollis died suddenly in 2019 aged 64, he left behind a slim but perfectly formed collection of Talk Talk albums, one solo album in twenty-three years and an ever-burgeoning mystique which only continues to grow with each passing year.

The band’s reputation is formed on the imperious run of three albums released between 1986 and 1991, yet Hollis and the band remain a carefully shrouded mystery.

For the first time, Graeme Thomson seeks to unpick this knottiest of musical locks and understand the other world of Talk Talk.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

352 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 21, 2026

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable trip though Mark Hollis' (and collaborators) exceptional quartet of albums. Nothing particularly revelatory, but that's kind of the point - there's not much more there than the music, and that's fine, because the music is perfect.

[Adam Steiner · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Another World is a great exploration of what makes Talk Talk so unique, and does much to reveal the man behind the genius image of Mark Hollis.


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[Gerald McWilliams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterful and definitive biography of four albums.

[Adam Bury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Nick Cubs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book about an amazing human and the exceptional music he made.

[Keith Aitken · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful exploration of some of my favourite albums. Excellent stuff