{"product_id":"9780008267537","title":"Ed Sheeran","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Smith, Sean \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 07\/03\/2019,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 320 pages, (1x8pp plates),\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780008267537,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Compelling new biography’ Daily Express\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  ‘Fascinating stories’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaily Mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  ‘A well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran … Sheeran fans will relish this well-told biography.’ Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Ed Sheeran is a true inspiration. His moving and uplifting songs forge a lasting connection with the millions of people around the world who love him and his music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He was the thirteen-year-old guitarist in a school rock band when he decided to become a singer-songwriter, even though he could barely hold a tune and had never written a song. Within a year, he had recorded an album in his bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bestselling biographer Sean Smith traces the astonishing journey of the shy little boy with a stammer who, avoiding flashy showmanship, grew up to be a global phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through compelling new research and interviews, he tells the story of Ed’s remarkable mum and dad who gave their son the courage to pursue his dream, the friends and mentors who encouraged him and the lovers who inspired his most famous songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Smith describes the setbacks Ed faced before his fortunes were transformed by Elton John’s management company, a record deal and a song that changed everything – with a little help from Taylor Swift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ed found it difficult to cope with the world at his feet, but a new relationship with a girl from his home town has brought him happiness and a fresh purpose in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Now he is the most successful solo star on the planet, earning £83 million last year. Yet in the middle of his record-breaking 2018 UK tour, he played for just 400 people at a charity night to raise money for the homeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As this captivating book reveals, there’s no one quite like Ed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34372578508844,"sku":"9780008267537","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780008267537.jpg?v=1759679307","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.pro\/products\/9780008267537","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}