{"product_id":"jim-wyllies-flashing-lights-james-wyllie-9781035868575","title":"Jim Wyllie's 'Flashing Lights'","description":"From a Lake District farm to the pulsating heart of London's nightlife, Jim Wyllie's 'Flashing Lights' charts an extraordinary path through UK clubland in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Wyllie's ascent is nothing short of remarkable: from entertaining holidaymakers at 16 to becoming the youngest Nightclub Manager in the Star Circuit's history at 18, before becoming the owner of groundbreaking bars, restaurants and nightclubs in London's West End. This memoir offers a kaleidoscopic view of an era, blending hilarious anecdotes with personal reflections and cultural insights. Wyllie's narrative defies simple categorization, presenting an easy read that invites deeper contemplation. It's an intoxicating mix of showmanship and psychology, combining the spectacle of Barnum and Bailey with the wit of Del Boy, the insight of Freud, and the candor of Bridget Jones. Jim Wyllie's 'Flashing Lights' captures the highs, lows, and everything in between of a life lived in the spotlight. Whether you're nostalgic for the golden age of clubbing or curious about the machinations of nightlife, Wyllie's story promises to enthrall and enlighten, offering a vibrant glimpse into the era that shaped modern club culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Wyllie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1035868571\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035868575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Austin Macauley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.58d","brand":"James Wyllie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48013870170367,"sku":"9781035868575","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9a3d2b68-9742-4723-9f33-612e7954b674.jpg?v=1767745276","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jim-wyllies-flashing-lights-james-wyllie-9781035868575","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}