{"product_id":"david-byrne-sleeping-beauties-signed-hardback","title":"David Byrne — Sleeping Beauties — Signed Hardback","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eDavid Byrne – \u003cem\u003eSleeping Beauties\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned Hardback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA superb opportunity to own a signed edition of David Byrne's fascinating new book, \u003cem\u003eSleeping Beauties\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe legendary musician, songwriter, artist and founding member of Talking Heads turns his attention to the intriguing world of ideas, exploring discoveries and innovations that were overlooked, misunderstood or simply ahead of their time before eventually finding their moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors of David Byrne, Talking Heads and significant music memorabilia, this signed edition offers the opportunity to own a newly published work personally signed by one of the most distinctive and influential figures in modern music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSigned By David Byrne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonally signed by David Byrne.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs the co-founder and frontman of Talking Heads, Byrne has played an extraordinary role in the history of modern music, while his work as a solo artist, writer, visual artist and cultural commentator has continued to extend far beyond music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors, this isn't simply a signed copy of a new book — it is a signed piece of the David Byrne story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSleeping Beauties\u003c\/em\u003e, David Byrne explores the curious journeys of ideas that initially failed to receive the recognition they deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom scientific discoveries and technological developments to creative works and concepts that took years — sometimes decades — to find their audience, Byrne considers why some ideas remain dormant before eventually being rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe book reflects Byrne's longstanding fascination with creativity, innovation and the unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is a natural extension of the curiosity that has characterised his work throughout a career spanning music, art, writing and cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Remarkable Career Beyond Talking Heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDavid Byrne is one of the most recognisable and influential figures to emerge from the American new wave and post-punk movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs the founding member, principal songwriter and frontman of Talking Heads, he helped create a body of work that remains hugely influential, including landmark albums such as \u003cem\u003eRemain in Light\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFear of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSpeaking in Tongues\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStop Making Sense\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis career has subsequently encompassed solo music, film, theatre, visual art, writing and numerous collaborations, establishing Byrne as an artist whose influence extends well beyond the traditional boundaries of popular music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Byrne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSleeping Beauties\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canongate Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 October 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781837268382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Byrne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand New \/ Unread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis book is brand new and has not yet been released. 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