Face the Music: A Life Exposed Rare original edition. A collector's item for KISS fans and Paul Stanley fans. New York Times and international bestseller In this book, "Face the Music," Paul Stanley, co-founder of KISS and the frontman known as "Starchild," reveals for the first time the incredible glory and the equally incredible lows he experienced both inside and outside the band. "Face the Music" is a shocking, humorous, intellectual, and moving story of him, one of rock's most enduring icons, and the group he founded, defined, and immortalized. Stanley tells his story, weaving together heart-wrenching personal confessions and gripping, hard-fought battlefield stories that will surprise even the most loyal members of the KISS Army. He takes us back to a traumatic childhood in the 1950s and 60s, made even more difficult by a physical disability. Born with microtia, he grew up with hearing in only one ear. However, this experience instilled in him an inner drive to succeed in the most unlikely of paths: music. Featuring unpublished photos and images throughout, Stanley's memoir captures the essence of a rock star, vividly recounting the stories behind the hit songs, the numerous brawls and betrayals, and the dramas and glamorous events that unfolded on and off stage. Raw and confessional, Stanley offers candid insights into his personal relationships and tumultuous relationships with bandmates over the past 40 years. And no one is spared—not even Stanley himself. "Some people say it takes courage to write a book this revealing, but I wrote this book because I needed to personally reflect on my life. Everyone will find themselves somewhere in this book. And that's why I'm putting this book out there, to see where my story takes them." - Paul Stanley