Books by Chris Wade

Ozzy Osbourne is a rock legend and pioneer of heavy metal, but these days it seems that more importance is placed upon his persona and celebrity than the groundbreaking music he has been a part of since the early 1970s. There have been many biographies on his life, but none have gone into his music with any real depth. Writer and musician Chris Wade, a life long Ozzy and Sabbath fan, has decided to look solely at Ozzy's music, putting the head biting and drug taking antics to one side to chart a career that includes Sabbath classics like Paranoid, and solo masterpieces such as Blizzard of Ozz and No More Tears. It's time for the working class hero to be judged by his talents, rather than his rock star credentials.

Three unusual short stories from writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade. These varied tales include The Field, a snapshot of a man obsessed with his own past, but who after viewing it nostalgically must face up to it as a reality; The Singing Spirit, a partly true paranormal encounter; and the surreal Nearly Naked Lady on the Lawn, which features a man trapped in an oppressive town who is offered an unexpected chance to escape. The book, supplemented with photography and art by Wade, is a moody, atmospheric trip into the subconscious and beyond

The Classic Film Series highlights movies from the past, forgotten, overlooked and cherished alike, selected for their influence, relevance and worth. In this edition, writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade looks at Italian cinema during the 1960s, an era which saw the release of immortal masterpieces like Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita and 8 1/2, Vittorio De Sica's Two Women, Michelangelo Antonioni's La Notte and L'Avventura, and a host of other films which have stood the test of time and continue to influence and inspire to this day. This book explores this magical period by focusing on 32 key movies, ranging from comedies and political dramas, to surrealist dreamscapes, Giallo thrillers and everything in between.

Ken Russell: On Screen celebrates the film and television career of one of the world's most innovative, controversial, and outrageous directors of all time. Over the top, operatic, eccentric, flamboyant and magnificent, Ken Russell was a one off, a notorious enfant terrible, and the definition of a true maverick. He was also a genius. In a series of articles, writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade goes through Ken's long and varied career, focusing on such seminal works as The Devils, Tommy and Lair of the White Worm, as well as assessing his seminal BBC films of the 1960s. Also explored in depth is Ken's final era, The Gorsewood Years, his time as a truly independent filmmaker. The book features new recollections from Russell collaborators like Murray Melvin, who looks back on The Devils, his son Xavier Russell, Rick Wakeman and many more, plus pictures provided by Ken's wife Lisi. It is a tribute to one of the bravest and most overlooked directors of all time.

Author, FILMMAKER and musician Chris Wade delves into the music of Black Sabbath, one of rock's most innovative and exciting groups. A life long fan of the band, Wade takes a look at each album, from their bluesy, proto-metal debut, across the classic Ozzy years, all the way through the 80s and 90s with singers Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan and Tony Martin, towards their glorious '13' album with Ozzy back on vocals. Featuring album analysis, pictures, band history and wade's interviews with such people as Ian Gillian, Sabbath manager Jim Simpson and others.

Watching the Tracks is an illustrated novella by Chris Wade with ideas by Linzi Napier. The story follows Mike, a drifter who's made his way to a small town in England where he will board a train, for reasons he is not quite sure but will soon find out. While travelling he encounters a series of mysterious, nameless characters who reveal their own back stories, though none of them are quite what they seem. This surreal odyssey tells its tale through words and illustrations, revealing new layers as it heads towards its climax.Chris Wade is a UK based writer, filmmaker and musician. As well as running the acclaimed music project Dodson and Fogg, he has written books on The Kinks, Malcolm McDowell, Captain Beefheart, Robert De Niro and many others. He has also released audiobooks of his comedic fiction and makes documentaries.

The complete guide to the films of Charlie Chaplin, from his early silent comedies at Keystone to his seminal feature length masterpieces such as The Kid and City Lights. In this book, Chris Wade explores the making and legacy of these extraordinary movies.

Writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade examines the directorial career of ORSON WELLES, the maverick pioneer of American cinema. Accompanied by pictures from Welles' life, Wade explores the two book ends of Welles' filmography; the miraculously brilliant Citizen Kane and the mythical and posthumous enigma, The Other Side of the Wind, as well as every other film Welles directed in between. Including new reflections from those who worked with Welles, Journey Of A Filmmaker is an affectionate homage to one of film's true originals.

The ultimate guide to De Niro's film career, a movie by movie guide with Q and As with collaborators.