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On Some Faraway Beach is the authorised biography of Brian Eno, the Father of Ambient Music, compiled by Brian Eno. It is a critical examination of his life and times - from a peculiar childhood to the 1960s art school and the sharp end of pop charts across the globe. Summary of the Book A sonic alchemist to the stars, Brian Eno's address book is a bona fide who's who of rock and pop genres of music. Effectively, his involvement with David Bowie, Roxy Music, Talking Heads, and U2, has led to these artists coming up with their best and critically admired work. This title brings you the life story and accomplishments of a man who has made his mark in the music industry and continues to inspire millions of music lovers across the world. About David Sheppard David Sheppard is the author of the non-fiction books, Story Alchemy, Novelsmithing and Oedipus on a Pale Horse. David has a master's from Stanford University and has also studied American Literature at the University of Colorado. His poetry has been frequently published in The Paris Review and has also made it to the Arvon International Poetry Competition Anthology. He is a past member of the Rocky Mountain Writers Guild, having also chaired its Literary Society and taken part in its Live Poets Society and Advanced Novel Workshop. Sheppard has taught astronomy, Greek mythology, and novel writing at the New Mexico State University, Carlsbad.