Face It: A Memoir

Filled with never-before-seen photos and art throughout, the much-anticipated autobiography from rock icon and lead singer of Blondie, Debbie Harry

BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL AND BORN TO BE PUNK 

Musician, actor, activist, and the iconic face of New York City cool, Debbie Harry is the frontwoman of Blondie, a band that forged a new sound that brought together the worlds of rock, punk, disco, reggae and hip-hop to create some of the most beloved pop songs of all time. As a muse, she collaborated with some of the boldest artists of the past four decades. The scope of Debbie Harry’s impact on our culture has been matched only by her reticence to reveal her rich inner life―until now in this landmark music memoir.  

In an arresting mix of visceral, soulful storytelling and stunning visuals, Face It upends the standard music memoir while delivering a truly prismatic portrait. With all the grit, grime, and glory recounted in intimate detail, Face It re-creates the legendary punk rock scene of 1970s New York City, where Blondie played at venues like CBGB's alongside the Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and David Bowie. Aesthetically dazzling, and including never-before-seen photographs, bespoke illustrations and fan art installations, Face It brings Debbie Harry’s world and artistic sensibilities to life.  

Following her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction, the near-death of partner Chris Stein, a heart-wrenching bankruptcy, and Blondie’s breakup as a band to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, a stunning solo career and the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights, Face It is a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path, and set the standard for a generation of female rock singers who followed in her footsteps―a memoir as dynamic as its subject. 

“I was saying things in songs that female singers didn’t really say back then. I wasn’t submissive or begging him to come back, I was kicking his ass, kicking him out, kicking my own ass too. My Blondie character was an inflatable doll but with a dark, provocative, aggressive side. I was playing it up yet I was very serious.”―From Face It 

In Face It, Harry recounts it all with the grit and grace that defined an era:

• The New York Scene: From the grime of legendary clubs to collaborations with Andy Warhol and David Bowie, Harry provides a backstage pass to the coolest, most creative moment in modern music history.
• A New Wave Sound: Discover the story of Blondie's unique fusion of punk, disco, reggae, and hip-hop that changed the sound of pop music forever.
• Radical Honesty: Harry holds nothing back, recounting her journey through heroin addiction, a near-fatal illness for partner Chris Stein, and a devastating bankruptcy with unflinching detail.
• Beyond the Music: Explore her multifaceted career in over thirty films, her stunning solo work, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights.
• Stunning Visuals: A true collector's item, the book is filled with never-before-seen personal photos, bespoke illustrations, and fan art that bring her world to life.

DEBBIE HARRY with Blondie has sold millions of albums worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Harry had the pleasure of acting in some of the most interesting independent films of the last twenty years. She is devoted to environmental issues such as clean water and saving pollinators as well as the promotion of the LGBTQ community and human rights.