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"Debs, without you we would be nowhere." - Chris Martin

"A superb history of the band with outstanding photos. Debs has been with us every step of the way since 1998. Comprehensively updated for 2025. Highly recommended." - Phil Harvey

Book Description

Explore the makings of a musical phenomenon in this definitive, fully illustrated celebration of Coldplay. Life in Technicolor is the ultimate tribute to Coldplay, telling the complete story of one of the most successful bands of the twenty-first century.

Co-authored by Debs Wild, the A&R scout who discovered Coldplay in 1998, this fully illustrated book reveals rare, behind-the-scenes moments from the band's rise to global superstardom - from their acclaimed debut album Parachutes to the record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour.

This definitive new edition features original interviews with Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and Jonny Buckland, as well as Coldplay's manager and fifth member Phil Harvey, plus the inner circle of personnel who've helped shape their world. Alongside that, there are hundreds of stunning photographs, plus exclusive memorabilia from Chris Martin's personal archives - handwritten setlists, early track listings, flyers, and images - offering readers a rare insider perspective on Coldplay's remarkable story.

A must-read for any Coldplay fan, this is the most complete celebration to date of the biggest band in the world.