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.
Paul Trynka is the former editor of Mojo. He lives in South London with his wife and son.
Title: Starman: David Bowie - The Definitive Biography
Author: Paul Trynka
ISBN: 9780751542936
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Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publication Date: 2012-03-01
Number of Pages: 448
Weight: 0.3993 kg
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 *