The dark story of Eminem

Nick Hasted's ground-breaking book traces Marshall Mathers' rise to fame from schools and workplaces of his native Detroit to global superstardom.The author lays bare Eminem's relationships with his much-hated mother, his teenage soul-mate Kim Scott, producer Dr. Dre, and The Bass Brothers who guided and inspired him from the age of fourteen.This new edition comes right up to date, charting Eminem's period of seclusion following the death of his fellow rapper and close friend Proof, who was shot dead in 2006, his battle with addiction to painkillers and finally analysing the huge success of the two albums spawned by these events, Relapse and Recovery.Includes eight extra pages of rare photos!