Face It: A Memoir

‘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.’

BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL AND BORN TO BE PUNK

DEBBIE HARRY is a musician, actor, activist, and the iconic face of New York City cool. As the frontwoman of Blondie, she and the band forged a new sound that brought together the worlds of rock, punk, disco, reggae, and hip-hop, creating 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.

A Prismatic Portrait of an Icon

In an arresting mix of visceral, soulful storytelling and stunning visuals, Face It includes:

• Never-before-seen photographs
• Bespoke illustrations
• Fan art installations

This memoir upends the standard music narrative while delivering a truly prismatic portrait. With all the grit, grime, and glory recounted in intimate detail, Face It recreates the downtown scene of 1970s New York City, where Blondie played alongside legendary acts like:

• The Ramones
• Television
• Talking Heads
• Iggy Pop
• David Bowie

A Cinematic Journey Through Triumph and Turmoil

Face It traces Debbie Harry’s path through:

• Glorious commercial success
• Heroin addiction
• The near-death of partner Chris Stein
• A heart-wrenching bankruptcy
• Blondie’s break-up as a band

It also explores her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, her stunning solo career, and the triumphant return of Blondie.

Beyond her artistic achievements, the memoir highlights her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights.

A Memoir as Dynamic as Its Subject

With Face It, Debbie Harry delivers a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path and set the standard for a generation of artists who followed in her footsteps. This is a memoir as bold, brave, and dynamic as its iconic subject.