{"product_id":"defying-gravity-jordans-story-9781915841834","title":"Defying Gravity: Jordan's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe image of Jordan in her white shards of beehive and Mondrian make-up remains one of the most iconic in pop history.\u003c\/b\u003e Yet few truly understood what was happening behind those watchful eyes when anarchy hit the UK.\u003cbr\u003eHow did a ballet-obsessed girl from sleepy Sussex journey through the clandestine gay clubs of Brighton and London to arrive at 430 King's Road, the epicenter of punk? How did she help shape a cultural revolution, navigate the harsh glare of the spotlight at such a young age, and share wild adventures with the likes of McLaren and Westwood, The Sex Pistols, Adam and the Ants, Derek Jarman, and Andy Warhol--before vanishing from view?\u003cbr\u003eThis Remastered edition, published in the wake of Jordan's passing in 2022, celebrates her extraordinary legacy. Featuring commentary from key players including Vivienne Westwood, Paul Cook, Marco Pirroni, Holly Johnson, and \u003cbr\u003eher partner behind the SEX\/Seditionaries counter, Michael Collins, it offers unparalleled insight into Jordan's life. Enhanced with images by Simon Barker, Sheila Rock, and Harri Peccinotti, Defying Gravity cements Jordan's place as one of punk's true trailblazers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnsworth, Cathi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eCathi Unsworth\u003c\/b\u003e has written six pop-cultural noir novels, That Old Black Magic, Without The Moon, Weirdo, Bad Penny Blues, The Singer and The Not Knowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe started out on Sounds and has since written for Bizarre, Fortean Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, Mojo and Sight \u0026amp; Sound. More at www.cathiunsworth.co.uk\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMooney, Jordan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Icon, muse, catalyst and the most recognisable female face of punk, \u003cb\u003eJordan \u003c\/b\u003ewas described as \"the first Sex Pistol\" by Derek Jarman, Jon Savage and those who dared to walk up to 430 King's Road from 1975-81.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe public face of SEX, Seditionaries and World's End; the motivating force behind Jubilee and the first manager of The Ants - these are just some of her achievements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefying Gravity: Jordan's Story was published in 2019.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSavage, Jon:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJon Savage\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, broadcaster and music journalist best known for his book \u003ci\u003eEngland's Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Omnibus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860353319186,"sku":"9781915841834","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8232f131-773a-4543-b762-1169447b79d1.jpg?v=1767782687","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/defying-gravity-jordans-story-9781915841834","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}