--- product_id: 22763953 title: "W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose" price: "KD 8.20" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22763953-w-a-r-the-unauthorized-biography-of-william-axl-rose store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose **Price:** KD 8.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose - **How much does it cost?** KD 8.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22763953-w-a-r-the-unauthorized-biography-of-william-axl-rose) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose: 9780312541484: Wall, Mick: Books Review: Enjoyed It - I enjoyed this book & it's very insightful into Axl's world. I do, however, wish it was an official biography. Not the writer's fault in the least. Just something I would've been hopeful for. Anyway, it's very interesting & I would recommend to any G'N'R or Axl fan or even anyone interesting in reading about mental illness. I for sure think he has a mental illness needing attention. I have one myself & can relate to some of his issues just not to the extreme. Review: An informative but superficial biography - If you don't already know too much about Axl Rose and Guns 'n' Roses, this is a very informative read. On the other hand, there's nothing here that's really new. Most, if not all, of the information is from secondary sources (published articles and interviews, website posts, etc.) rather than original research. It's as much a biography of the original members of Guns 'n' Roses as about W. Axl Rose. Their stories are inextricably interwoven--it's only to be expected that a bio of Axl will cover a lot of GNR territory; however, as the title promises a bio of Axl, I was expecting a little more than I got. It's tempting to compare this book with the recently published biography of ex-GNR guitarist Slash, but I won't, because Slash was cool enough to give us a window into his own life in the writing of that book and was completely on board with its content, while this bio of Axl is, as the title says, unauthorized. It does cumulate to some degree the timeline of Axl's *still* unreleased CD Chinese Democracy, and I came away with a slighly better understanding of the mystery behind its perpetual delay. Writer Mick Wall also covers the known facts of Axl's seclusion and the emotional and legal entanglements of the years following the disintegration of the original Guns 'n' Roses, the evolution of the "new" Guns 'n' Roses, and the persistent striving toward perfection that seems to inform (and torment) every choice made by Axl Rose. While this is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to know something about the provocative frontman to one of the world's biggest rock bands and how it all went down, as a biography W.A.R. fails to meet its own challenge. True biography requires much more in-depth research into the biographer's subject, with input from the primary players in the life of the subject, from the subject him/herself when possible, and it requires a willingness to delve in a balanced, serious way into the influences and motivations of the subject in order to see the large framework of a life and its influence, and what that life can contribute to our understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Axl and his raw genius deserve as much. Hopefully his story will one day be told with the honesty it deserves. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,304,997 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #647 in Rock Band Biographies #719 in Rock Music (Books) #6,784 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (230) | | Dimensions | 6.14 x 1.01 x 9.21 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 0312541481 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0312541484 | | Item Weight | 15.7 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | January 8, 2008 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin | ## Images ![W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SoznC-kZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed It *by A***R on April 5, 2013* I enjoyed this book & it's very insightful into Axl's world. I do, however, wish it was an official biography. Not the writer's fault in the least. Just something I would've been hopeful for. Anyway, it's very interesting & I would recommend to any G'N'R or Axl fan or even anyone interesting in reading about mental illness. I for sure think he has a mental illness needing attention. I have one myself & can relate to some of his issues just not to the extreme. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An informative but superficial biography *by S***O on February 19, 2008* If you don't already know too much about Axl Rose and Guns 'n' Roses, this is a very informative read. On the other hand, there's nothing here that's really new. Most, if not all, of the information is from secondary sources (published articles and interviews, website posts, etc.) rather than original research. It's as much a biography of the original members of Guns 'n' Roses as about W. Axl Rose. Their stories are inextricably interwoven--it's only to be expected that a bio of Axl will cover a lot of GNR territory; however, as the title promises a bio of Axl, I was expecting a little more than I got. It's tempting to compare this book with the recently published biography of ex-GNR guitarist Slash, but I won't, because Slash was cool enough to give us a window into his own life in the writing of that book and was completely on board with its content, while this bio of Axl is, as the title says, unauthorized. It does cumulate to some degree the timeline of Axl's *still* unreleased CD Chinese Democracy, and I came away with a slighly better understanding of the mystery behind its perpetual delay. Writer Mick Wall also covers the known facts of Axl's seclusion and the emotional and legal entanglements of the years following the disintegration of the original Guns 'n' Roses, the evolution of the "new" Guns 'n' Roses, and the persistent striving toward perfection that seems to inform (and torment) every choice made by Axl Rose. While this is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to know something about the provocative frontman to one of the world's biggest rock bands and how it all went down, as a biography W.A.R. fails to meet its own challenge. True biography requires much more in-depth research into the biographer's subject, with input from the primary players in the life of the subject, from the subject him/herself when possible, and it requires a willingness to delve in a balanced, serious way into the influences and motivations of the subject in order to see the large framework of a life and its influence, and what that life can contribute to our understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Axl and his raw genius deserve as much. Hopefully his story will one day be told with the honesty it deserves. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of information *by J***T on May 25, 2021* Guns and Roses had quite the reputation and this book is a good read at some of the behind the scenes things that were actually going on. Well written. Recommended to any past or present fan of Guns and Roses. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22763953-w-a-r-the-unauthorized-biography-of-william-axl-rose](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22763953-w-a-r-the-unauthorized-biography-of-william-axl-rose) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*