Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black

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Amy Winehouse left a profound impact on the music industry and pop culture with her soulful voice and distinctive 60s-inspired style. This volume offers an intimate portrait that celebrates her creative legacy through stories and anecdotes from various individuals connected to her. It features specially commissioned photography of memorabilia, styled sets incorporating Amy's clothing and lyrics, and previously unseen archival images. Personal reflections from friends, colleagues, and fans, including Ronnie Spector, Vivienne Westwood, and Doug Landlord, provide unique insights into her life and work. These anecdotes collectively create a nuanced picture of a much-admired yet troubled star. Emma Garland, Vice Culture Editor, contextualizes these insights with an introduction that highlights significant events and achievements in Amy's life, along with key figures who influenced her journey. Organized chronologically, the book includes newly shot lyric sheets, sketches, and ephemera alongside contextual photographs and video stills, featuring album and promotional artworks. The narrative is punctuated by photographs of specially designed room sets by Naomi Parry, each evoking a specific period or aspect of Amy's life, incorporating her clothing, possessions, lyrics, and memorabilia.