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Billie Eilish: In Her Own Words
LEGENDARY RECORDING ARTIST BILLIE EILISH WALKS US THROUGH PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS AND MOMENTS FROM THE BOOK AS SHE REFLECTS ON PHOTOS FROM HER LIFE AND CAREER - BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS FASCINATING AUDIO ACCOMPANIMENT.
Billie Eilish is a 21st century global pop-phenomenon. Uncompromising and unapologetic, between her record-breaking, award-winning music and artistry, it's no surprise that she has become one of the biggest and most loved artists of her generation.
Published simultaneously with the book, Hachette is releasing a stand-alone audiobook of exclusive, unique content. Capturing the essence of Billie inside and out, offering listeners personal glimpses into her childhood, her life on tour, and more. A must-have for any fan.
Including never-before-told stories and recollections from her personal life and career, from the early years to her breakout success and including memories shared by her parents, this is an audiobook like no other - in her own words, providing a truly intimate window into her journey, narrated by Billie herself.
Running Time => 3hrs.
©2021 Billie Eilish (P)2021 Hachette Audio
Billie Eilish is a 21st century global pop-phenomenon. Uncompromising and unapologetic, between her record-breaking, award-winning music and artistry, it's no surprise that she has become one of the biggest and most loved artists of her generation.
Published simultaneously with the book, Hachette is releasing a stand-alone audiobook of exclusive, unique content. Capturing the essence of Billie inside and out, offering listeners personal glimpses into her childhood, her life on tour, and more. A must-have for any fan.
Including never-before-told stories and recollections from her personal life and career, from the early years to her breakout success and including memories shared by her parents, this is an audiobook like no other - in her own words, providing a truly intimate window into her journey, narrated by Billie herself.
Running Time => 3hrs.
©2021 Billie Eilish (P)2021 Hachette Audio
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Billie Eilish
108 books205 followersBillie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained attention in 2015 when she uploaded the song "Ocean Eyes" to SoundCloud, which was subsequently released by the Interscope Records subsidiary Darkroom.
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May 16, 2021
Billie Eilish has inarguably been the biggest phenomenon of the last couple of years, with an audience large enough to make her be able to turn a somewhat random photo book of childhood photos into a bestseller. I was too curious not to peek.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy her music. I've been listening to Billie Eilish's music for three or four years now and to me, she's become increasingly difficult to understand as a phenomenon. I've watched her go from against-the-grain indie-pop gal to global superstar. The young teenager is now a young adult, and while a lot has changed for her as an artist (and person, probably, too), she is still being perceived as the one "to do things differently". She's not like the rest, they say.
The book starts with a picture of Billie's mom while pregnant and lead us through early childhood and puberty over to her recent Academy Awards and Grammy's appearances, ending right before quarantine started. A few photos are annotated and they all vary in intimacy and personality. I've got no doubt that Billie means what she's saying when she writes the following in the introduction:
But what triggers the desire to share these moments with the entire world? Why is there such an interest in it as well? I'm lead to realise that Billie Eilish is essentially part of an industry that is essentially creating art and entertainment, but is ultimately fuelled by money and people who are keen to make money. It's disillusioning and this book lead me to think of her as more of a product than much else. There's also the strangely lingering omnipresence of her parents in a lot of her output, who also co-narrated the audio book accompanying this publication (I haven't listened to it, so I can't comment on it) and who have also played an important role in her documentary (which sole existence also lead me to ask the same questions as I do now).
Superfans will probably enjoy getting more material from the singer as they're waiting for the release of her second album. I'm personally left with a slight unease that I can't quite put my finger on yet.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy her music. I've been listening to Billie Eilish's music for three or four years now and to me, she's become increasingly difficult to understand as a phenomenon. I've watched her go from against-the-grain indie-pop gal to global superstar. The young teenager is now a young adult, and while a lot has changed for her as an artist (and person, probably, too), she is still being perceived as the one "to do things differently". She's not like the rest, they say.
The book starts with a picture of Billie's mom while pregnant and lead us through early childhood and puberty over to her recent Academy Awards and Grammy's appearances, ending right before quarantine started. A few photos are annotated and they all vary in intimacy and personality. I've got no doubt that Billie means what she's saying when she writes the following in the introduction:
"I think it's so important to take photos throughout your life because otherwise you might forget. I don't want to forget, I want to keep my memories close and vivid. I don't know if it's just because I'm sentimental, or maybe I just love to look at old pictures."
But what triggers the desire to share these moments with the entire world? Why is there such an interest in it as well? I'm lead to realise that Billie Eilish is essentially part of an industry that is essentially creating art and entertainment, but is ultimately fuelled by money and people who are keen to make money. It's disillusioning and this book lead me to think of her as more of a product than much else. There's also the strangely lingering omnipresence of her parents in a lot of her output, who also co-narrated the audio book accompanying this publication (I haven't listened to it, so I can't comment on it) and who have also played an important role in her documentary (which sole existence also lead me to ask the same questions as I do now).
Superfans will probably enjoy getting more material from the singer as they're waiting for the release of her second album. I'm personally left with a slight unease that I can't quite put my finger on yet.
August 4, 2021
This was obviously done for the money. Sorry, I am really not sorry. If she wanted to share pictures of herself only because she "loves photography" and to give the fans a deeper insight into her world then she could've come up with a better idea that doesn't include money.
The least she could've done is tell the stories behind some of the pictures. What we got instead are two-line comments here and there that sometimes add nothing to the pictures shown!
With all honesty, if I was Billie Eilish's teenager fan, I would've gone crazy over this but for the rest of us...it's weird; having someone else's photo album in our library. Think about it.
Her songsare were incredible though.
The least she could've done is tell the stories behind some of the pictures. What we got instead are two-line comments here and there that sometimes add nothing to the pictures shown!
With all honesty, if I was Billie Eilish's teenager fan, I would've gone crazy over this but for the rest of us...it's weird; having someone else's photo album in our library. Think about it.
Her songs
May 10, 2021
It literally just got released a few minutes ago. I already finished it. I'm in love. Such a beautiful life and insight. Need a physical copy asap. So proud
September 20, 2023
I read this book because Billie Eilish is the one artist that has all my friends talking - across all demographics and areas of musical taste - truly amazing. So I decided read this book to find out more about her and her music. this is mostly book of photography (very little text) but I do believe it captured much of the creative process that has made her a global icon.
May 22, 2021
I love her music, but I couldn't help but wonder what makes a person think what the world needs is a book on pictures of you? cringeworthy if you think about it.
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June 6, 2021Es un álbum de fotos personales/promocionales de Billie Eilish, realmente no sé cómo calificarlo, por eso no le pongo nada. Me encanta su música, por eso decidí darle una oportunidad. Es lindo verla a través del tiempo, creo que eligió fotos preciosas, aunque no deja de ser un libro muy dirigido a un público selecto (sus fanáticos).
May 13, 2021
so first of I LOVE Billy Eilish and think she is incredibly talented. Secondly, I didnt know this was a photo book. However, if your going to narrate your photos, I feel like you should have something more to say than, "That was SO much fun". UGH. if I had made a drinking game of this, perhaps I would have given this more stars.
May 11, 2021
Beautiful, personal, and uniquely Billie
Billie's new book really gives an in-depth view on her life as a whole and the pieces of her that make her what she is today. I also reccomend the audiobook, in which she and her parents recount heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable stories.
Billie's new book really gives an in-depth view on her life as a whole and the pieces of her that make her what she is today. I also reccomend the audiobook, in which she and her parents recount heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable stories.
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June 8, 2021It was like flipping through her family photo album
August 21, 2021
It was cute, but I really wish she had written more :(
May 12, 2021
This book is hard to rate because it's a picture book with a few lines of text. It's a really cool concept though, and I surprisingly did take something away from it. The pictures are in chronological order so you kinda get to watch Billie grow up before your eyes in pictures. It reminded me just how young she was when she started rising to fame. It also made me really miss concerts. This is a cute book for fans of Billie!
June 29, 2021
YOU'LL FIND THE PICTURES ON GOOGLE BESTIES
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June 17, 2021en oikein tiedä, millä perustein elämäkerrat pitäisi arvostella, joten jätän ne yleensä arvostelematta. vaikkei tää ihan elämäkerta oo, teen tän kanssa silti saman. mutta nautin tän lukemisesta paljon, se oli kuin koko billien elämän kattava valokuva-albumi täynnä älyttömän sulosia kuvia ja onnen hetkiä. ihanaa luettavaa
May 13, 2021
"I don't want this book to feel like a chore," writes Billie Eilish at the beginning of her new book. Given the devotion of her millions of fans, Eilish could write Ulysses II and get no complaints about anyone feeling burdened by a chore.
I reviewed Billie Eilish for The Current.
I reviewed Billie Eilish for The Current.
June 15, 2021
I love photo books as pictures tell stories and it leaves the viewer to process and interpret them. With minimal captions and lots of color this book conveys exactly what Billie Eilish talks about at the beginning of the book. If you're looking for a visual autobiography to date, this is it.
August 31, 2021
Ugh this could have been done so much better! This was literally just a big book of pictures, and only had maybe 6 sentences in the whole book. I was excited to read a memoir of Billie Eilish's life, but instead learned nothing. If you just want a picture book, then you may like this.
June 7, 2021
One of those books that you put on a coffee table and don't read.
More worthwhile to just follow her on insta.
More worthwhile to just follow her on insta.
June 18, 2021
Gives a really intimate view in her life without hardly any words. Listening to her music while looking through this enhaces the experience a lot! :D
June 22, 2021
Uwwiie çok sevdim keşke şarkılarının hikayelerini daha çok okusaydık ama tam bir albüm olmuş çok tatlıydı😭
June 1, 2021
Disclaimer: before I checked out the book from the library, I knew almost nothing about Billie Eilish. Knew she was a huge star, recognized a couple of her songs, but that’s about it.
My friend who is more than a decade older than me kept telling me about Billie and how impressed she is by her, so not to completely get sucked up by the generation gap, I checked out both eBook and audiobook from the library simultaneously. First I looked at the eBook, which is basically a picture book with captions. That sparked my interest, as in...what the heck is the audiobook about?! Turns out, the audiobook is narrated by Billie as well as her parents, and it highlights many pictures that appear in the book. It is the best thing ever. Her parents are so adorable, and Billie is just this very talented, likable girl that knows what she wants. I’m so impressed. Unless you know Billie’s backstory by heart or have seen her documentary, I highly recommend flipping through the book and listening to the audiobook at the same time for the best experience.
My friend who is more than a decade older than me kept telling me about Billie and how impressed she is by her, so not to completely get sucked up by the generation gap, I checked out both eBook and audiobook from the library simultaneously. First I looked at the eBook, which is basically a picture book with captions. That sparked my interest, as in...what the heck is the audiobook about?! Turns out, the audiobook is narrated by Billie as well as her parents, and it highlights many pictures that appear in the book. It is the best thing ever. Her parents are so adorable, and Billie is just this very talented, likable girl that knows what she wants. I’m so impressed. Unless you know Billie’s backstory by heart or have seen her documentary, I highly recommend flipping through the book and listening to the audiobook at the same time for the best experience.
June 20, 2025
Billie Eilish’s photo book, published in 2021, was underwhelming for me. While the visuals give a glimpse into her life on and off stage, it lacked depth or context to make it truly engaging.
She was still very young when it was released, and the content didn’t feel particularly revealing or insightful—nothing especially juicy or memorable stood out. I was hoping for more narrative or behind-the-scenes storytelling to pair with the images. Maybe if a similar project were done now, with more years and experiences behind her, it might feel more substantial.
She was still very young when it was released, and the content didn’t feel particularly revealing or insightful—nothing especially juicy or memorable stood out. I was hoping for more narrative or behind-the-scenes storytelling to pair with the images. Maybe if a similar project were done now, with more years and experiences behind her, it might feel more substantial.
June 25, 2023
Is this book 90% pictures? Yes.
Did it still have some words? Also yes.
Am I counting it towards my reading goal?… Absolutely.
I mean it’s Billie, sooooooo
Did it still have some words? Also yes.
Am I counting it towards my reading goal?… Absolutely.
I mean it’s Billie, sooooooo
May 21, 2021
So, I wouldn’t exactly call this a book, but more of a commentary. Regardless, I enjoyed listening to her and her parents as they shared their nostalgia.
I enjoyed learning more about Billie as a person.
This was a nice read to switch things up & lighten the mood. Billie is passionate & really finding joy.
I enjoyed learning more about Billie as a person.
This was a nice read to switch things up & lighten the mood. Billie is passionate & really finding joy.
May 30, 2021
What an incredibly unique look into someone’s personal life with very few words. I found it humbling to be towards the end and see her as who I know her to be and then to quickly flip back to her toddler years - absolutely cool. Definitely listen to “ocean eyes”, “lovely”, “everything I ever wanted” and more while flipping through. What a neat human being.
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June 16, 2022it was cool seeing different parts of billie’s life and how she remembers them.
it’s almost all photographs, so i don’t recommend spending $35 on it. but if you’re a fan of billie eilish, like me, i would see if you can find it at the thrift store, like i did, and then just buy it from there. :)
it’s almost all photographs, so i don’t recommend spending $35 on it. but if you’re a fan of billie eilish, like me, i would see if you can find it at the thrift store, like i did, and then just buy it from there. :)
May 30, 2021
Very cool to see a visual representation of her journey!
June 6, 2021
A beautiful intimate look into the life that created a wonderful musician 🥺 also so many photos of her fashion and style, amazing - it’s a book well worth buying.
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August 18, 2024Kocham Billie!!!
July 3, 2021
Su carrera es meteórica, pero hasta ahora no conocíamos en profundidad su vida desde su nacimiento hasta la actualidad. En este libro, o mejor dicho álbum de fotos, hay cientos y cientos de fotografías inéditas de la artista, algunas de ellas acompañadas con anotaciones.
La edición del libro es muy buena, las fotos son de gran calidad y es de tapa dura.
Me ha encantado ver las fotos con su hermano, el productor, compositor y actor Finneas O´Conell. Se puede ver la buena relación que tienen desde pequeños y el cariño que muestra hacia él.
Lo recomendaría exclusivamente para l@s seguidor@s más fieles de Billie Eilish, un libro imprescindible en su colección de la artista.
La edición del libro es muy buena, las fotos son de gran calidad y es de tapa dura.
Me ha encantado ver las fotos con su hermano, el productor, compositor y actor Finneas O´Conell. Se puede ver la buena relación que tienen desde pequeños y el cariño que muestra hacia él.
Lo recomendaría exclusivamente para l@s seguidor@s más fieles de Billie Eilish, un libro imprescindible en su colección de la artista.
June 14, 2021
niiin kiva <3
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