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Starman: David Bowie - The Definitive Biography (2011)

by Paul Trynka(Favorite Author)

3.68 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1847442382 (ISBN13: 9781847442383)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Sphere

review 1: As someone who likes Bowie's music, but has never read a biography of him, I enjoyed this book. The author kept the pace going and revealed enough of the subject without going into obsessive detail of the sort that only fanatics would want to read. The biography seems balanced, and has enough interesting facts and info to keep any casual Bowie fan entertained. Also, it gives some insight into the creative process, and the key roles played by Bowies numerous collaborators, such as Mick Ronson or Brian Eno. Bowies versatility comes across well, and he is given well deserved credit for his acting roles as well as his musical achievements. The book doesn't delve too deeply into his personal relationships, and is perhaps the better for it, as most fans will be principally conce... morerned with the music. I particularly enjoyed reading about his earlier life and career, as I knew little about this and found it gave a good insight into the development of his though and songwriting process. A very enjoyable read.
review 2: I enjoyed it very much. Bowie is an extremely complex man, which I suppose you can expect as he is somewhat of a musical genius. I am a fan, but didn't realise the vast volume of works he has written for himself and others over the years. He is a like him/ loathe him personality which sometimes made for a difficult read. Trynka has produced a very detailed offering, and sometimes you get a little irritated with this, but its worth seeing through to the end. less

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