by Grace Jones
First published 2015
Grace Jones delivers the autobiography she swore she would never publish. The Jamaican-born artist traces her path from a rigid religious childhood to international stardom as a model, singer, and actress. Jones chronicles her rise in 1970s New York, where she became a fixture at Studio 54 and ruled underground nightclub stages. She describes recording disco hits like "I Need a Man" and "La Vie en Rose" before shifting toward experimental sounds that produced "Pull Up to the Bumper" and "Slave to the Rhythm." Jones recounts her film career, including her roles in "Conan the Destroyer" with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the James Bond film "A View to a Kill." The memoir explores her artistic evolution and personal philosophy while documenting her refusal to conform to industry expectations. Sixteen pages of color photographs from her personal collection accompany her candid reflections on decades of creative rebellion.
Genres: autobiography, biography-memoir, music
Vibes: candid, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: nonconformity, personal-journey
Setting: Jamaica, New York
Period: 1970s
400 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books