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Iron Maiden: 30 Years of the Beast: The Complete Unauthorised Biography
A front row look at the band that spearheaded 1970s British heavy metal reveals the raw, complete story fans have been waiting for. This comprehensive work features exclusive interviews with past members, many of whom have not previously spoken on the record, including colleagues, friends, managers, and promoters. The ups and the downs, the splits and the reunions, the sex and the drugs, and many previously unpublished photos are included, making this an essential item for any heavy metal fan.
320 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2006
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About the author
Paul Stenning
20 books1 followerPaul Stenning is a ghostwriter and author of 30 books. His work has been published in 15 different languages. He is a best-selling author in several countries – from the UK to Brazil and Bulgaria – and has sold over one million books worldwide.
His best-known work is Success – By Those Who’ve Made It (featuring Mario Andretti, Frank Abagnale, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more) as well as best-selling biographies of Robert Pattinson and Guns N' Roses.
In recent years, Stenning has gone beyond celebrity interviewing to writing books focused on service, self-help, and inspiration. He has worked with several of the leading figures in the genre.
Notable recent ghostwriting clients include The World’s Most Travelled Man, Don Parrish, a pioneering physicist and a Philosophy professor.
Since 1997, Paul has also written for numerous major magazines including FHM, Front, Rolling Stone, and Record Collector.
From 2011, until its closure in 2017, he was a regular columnist for the Cyprus Weekly, the top-selling English language newspaper in Cyprus.
Paul has a keen interest in poetry and his first contribution to a book was as a poet, in the 2000 collection Magical Memories, edited by Poetry Now’s Heather Killingray.
Since 2018 he has been the official poet for the tourist board of Guinea-Bissau, combining his love for poetry and travel writing.
Many of his books have been published in foreign languages; from Japanese to Portuguese. Altogether he has works in 15 different languages.
Outside of writing Paul has worked as assistant to the financial advisor for Take That and once worked at a famous comedy club working directly with many high profile comedians including Peter Kay.
Meat Loaf has sung to him in person and he has been kissed by actress Linda Hamilton!
He has also had hundreds of official photographs taken by the Royal Family photographer, Arthur Edwards MBE.
As a rock DJ he has warmed up the crowd prior to concerts by No Doubt, Motörhead and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Based predominantly in Cyprus, he lives with his wife and home schooled daughter and together they enjoy world travel.
His best-known work is Success – By Those Who’ve Made It (featuring Mario Andretti, Frank Abagnale, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more) as well as best-selling biographies of Robert Pattinson and Guns N' Roses.
In recent years, Stenning has gone beyond celebrity interviewing to writing books focused on service, self-help, and inspiration. He has worked with several of the leading figures in the genre.
Notable recent ghostwriting clients include The World’s Most Travelled Man, Don Parrish, a pioneering physicist and a Philosophy professor.
Since 1997, Paul has also written for numerous major magazines including FHM, Front, Rolling Stone, and Record Collector.
From 2011, until its closure in 2017, he was a regular columnist for the Cyprus Weekly, the top-selling English language newspaper in Cyprus.
Paul has a keen interest in poetry and his first contribution to a book was as a poet, in the 2000 collection Magical Memories, edited by Poetry Now’s Heather Killingray.
Since 2018 he has been the official poet for the tourist board of Guinea-Bissau, combining his love for poetry and travel writing.
Many of his books have been published in foreign languages; from Japanese to Portuguese. Altogether he has works in 15 different languages.
Outside of writing Paul has worked as assistant to the financial advisor for Take That and once worked at a famous comedy club working directly with many high profile comedians including Peter Kay.
Meat Loaf has sung to him in person and he has been kissed by actress Linda Hamilton!
He has also had hundreds of official photographs taken by the Royal Family photographer, Arthur Edwards MBE.
As a rock DJ he has warmed up the crowd prior to concerts by No Doubt, Motörhead and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Based predominantly in Cyprus, he lives with his wife and home schooled daughter and together they enjoy world travel.
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June 6, 2017
Can't really diss this too much because it is Iron Maiden but sadly I knew most of this aleady. Cool pics and info but little in depth look into the band in this novel. Was easily distracted.
July 7, 2016
Disappointing stuff
May 17, 2017
Very important facts!
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