Life In Technicolor: A Celebration of Coldplay
Fully Revised & Updated
Published on 2. October 2025
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-0354-3265-3 (ISBN)
Description
"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
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 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.
"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
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 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
Approx. 250 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 289 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1374 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0354-3265-3 (9781035432653)
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E-Book
10/2025
Welbeck
€2.99
Available for download
Persons
Debs Wild (Author)
Debs Wild has over 25 years' experience in the music industry, working across A&R, artist development, fan engagement and creative consultancy. She discovered Coldplay in their early days and has gone on to become the band's long-standing Fan Liaison and Web Ambassador. She lives in London.
Malcolm Croft (Author)
Malcolm Croft is a celebrated author and music journalist who has written dozens of books on music and entertainment. He lives in Bristol.
Debs Wild has over 25 years' experience in the music industry, working across A&R, artist development, fan engagement and creative consultancy. She discovered Coldplay in their early days and has gone on to become the band's long-standing Fan Liaison and Web Ambassador. She lives in London.
Malcolm Croft (Author)
Malcolm Croft is a celebrated author and music journalist who has written dozens of books on music and entertainment. He lives in Bristol.