The ORIGINAL Blondie

Long before the likes of Gaga, Swift and Carpenter, there was DEBBIE HARRY - the alluring and irresistible lead singer of era-defining poprock band Blondie...

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In his new book, Blondie in Camera 1978, photographer MARTYN GODDARD shares a raw, rare look at the legendary band's breakout year - infamous photo shoots, backstage chaos and Debbie Harry at her red-hot coolest.

From iconic cover shots (eg: "Picture This" single and Best of Blondie album artworks) to candid snaps with Andy Warhol at after parties, Goddard's stunning photo collection offers a VIP pass into Blondie's world at their prime. Think Debbie Harry in the studio, the group tearing up the Palladium and strolls through gritty '70s New York - all before they ruled the airwaves.

In this special edited extract, we dive headfirst for an intimate look into the glam, grit and glory days and, more specifically, the woman who captured the world's collective heart-behold the sassy, sultry and sexy Debbie Harry.