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A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

Paused in Cosmic Reflection is the definitive story of The Chemical Brothers. Told in the voices of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, with contributions from friends and collaborators, it is fully illustrated with 30 years of mind-bending visuals.

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Clash
Rich in anecdotes, the book chronicles their evolution from DJing in basements to shaping modern electronic music. Complemented by archival photos and unseen visuals, it's a visual feast for fans, an intimate journey into the pulsating heart of The Chemical Brothers' world
Creative Boom
Excellent
MOJO
An abundance of yarns... the visual presentation is exceptional, as-photoshoot outtakes, video stills, ecstatic snapshots and assorted ephemera sumptuously encapsulate the Chemicals' mind-altering universe
Daily Telegraph
Sumptuous new graphic autobiography
A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
Electronic Sound
A block-rockin' coffee-table tome... the definitive story of this groundbreaking duo