Starman: David Bowie - The Definitive Biography

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2012
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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.

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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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 01 Mar 2012
ISBN 10: 0751542938
ISBN 13: 9780751542936
Book Overview: David Bowie is one of our greatest icons. This is the definitive biography.

Media Reviews

Fascinating * The Times *
Sharp, elegant and convincing * Mojo *
The most complete and compelling portrait of Bowie's life ever assembled * Rolling Stone *
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 * Record Collector *
Superb * Mail on Sunday *

Author Bio

Paul Trynka is the former editor of Mojo. He lives in South London with his wife and son.