Has there ever been a more charismatic and intriguing rock star than David Bowie?
In Starman, Paul Trynka has painted the definitive portrait of a great artist. From Bowie’s early years in post-war, bombed-out Brixton to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to the controversial but vital Berlin period, this essential biography is a celebration of Bowie’s brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made – now with an update on the making and release of The Next Day.
In Starman, Paul Trynka has painted the definitive portrait of a great artist. From Bowie’s early years in post-war, bombed-out Brixton to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to the controversial but vital Berlin period, this essential biography is a celebration of Bowie’s brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made – now with an update on the making and release of The Next Day.
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The diamond dog's bollocks . . . boasting countless new interviews with key players . . . the first Bowie book to get as close as possible to the essence of the man
Fascinating
Sharp, elegant and convincing
Superb
The most complete and compelling portrait of Bowie's life ever assembled