Looking for a truly authentic story?
If you are tired of mainstream, cookie-cutter projects, consider this incredible true-life memoir about sex, danger, and music—fronting a 1980s rock bands alone in Argentina during a military dictatorship.
I self-published my memoir, released a vinyl record, and am looking to connect with:
Podcasters, YouTubers
Book Reviewers, Journalists
Literary Agents, Publishers
Film/TV Agents, Producers
Retail Stores (Book & Record)
Let’s Talk! Request a review copy, a sample chapter, or a conversation about rights or wholesale. I’ll get back to you personally. ~ Alex Demilo
Why this Book?
A true story: an American teen fronting a new wave band in Buenos Aires, 1985–86
In the shadow of the Dirty War: coming of age during Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship
Sex, love, and danger: unfiltered, raw, authentic voice
80s nostalgia, fresh setting: the decade everyone loves, in a world they’ve never seen
Built for the screen: 83 cinematic chapters, with AI film clips already in production
Its own soundtrack: companion vinyl Como, Buenos Aires 1985–86, from a boombox cassette, mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell (Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary)
Book & record bundle: a higher-margin cross-sell for bookstores and record stores
Order My New Book and Vinyl Record
About the Musician/Author
Alex Demilo is an American born guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and performer. He co-founded Como in Buenos Aires in 1985, and has also recorded and performed with his band Mirrors of Venus in Boston, San Francisco. He currently lives in Connecticut.