New Books Network Bradley Morgan, "U2: Until the End of the World" (Weldon Owen, 2025)
Oct 19, 2025
Bradley Morgan, a music journalist and author of U2: Until the End of the World, shares insights on U2’s remarkable fifty-year journey. He discusses how the band's sound evolved from their early days in Dublin to global superstardom, emphasizing their commitment to social activism. Morgan reveals the process behind selecting evocative images for the book and the creative tensions within the band that shaped their music. He reflects on U2's impact on his worldview and how the album The Joshua Tree deepened his appreciation for their legacy.
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Photos Shaped By A Collaborative Team
- Bradley Morgan credits Claire Brown and Gemini Books for selecting and matching the photos to the text, saying he wished he could take credit for them.
- He describes the photo selection as a team effort that shaped the book's storytelling through imagery.
Structure Lets You See The Bigger Arc
- Morgan reframed the book from heavy analysis to a celebration that balances biography, critique, and joy.
- He structured chapters around trios of albums to sharpen edges while giving equal attention across U2's career.
Share Chapters Early With Publishers
- Submit chapters iteratively to publishers when you have a contract, rather than completing a full manuscript unseen.
- Use publisher feedback to recalibrate tone and focus early in the process.
