David Bowie Starman

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.

Chameleonic, hypnotising and utterly irreplaceable, David Bowie was more than just a pop star. More underdog than diamond dog, he was an inspiration to millions: a hot tramp from the streets of London, who proved that anything's possible when you follow your dreams. Whether posing as an electrifying alien rock god or a thin white duke, Bowie's career is a veritable kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors, styles and sounds. From Aladdin Sane to Ziggy Stardust, from Goblin King to China boy, from sharp-suited aristocrat to androgynous bohemian Queen, Starman collects black-and-white sketches of his most iconic looks, stardusted visions and stylistic moments. Filled with quotes, facts and memories of Bowie from those who knew him best, David Bowie: Starman offers a uniquely creative way to remember the Starman and his incredible life on Earth - essential reading for fans of every generation.

This adult colouring book is the most anticipated Feral House's new series. Hundreds of Bowie fans have begged for inclusion in the volume since Bowie has been a life-changing influence for them, due to the icon's transformational aesthetic in gender roles, pop music and movies.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Love Is a Mix Tape, a thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie that explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fans. Innovative. Pioneering. Brave. Until his death in January 2016, David Bowie created art that not only pushed boundaries, but helped fans understand themselves and view the world from fantastic new perspectives. When the shocking news of his death on January 10, 2016 broke, the outpouring of grief and adulation was immediate and ongoing. Fans around the world and across generations paid homage to this brilliant, innovate, ever evolving artist who both shaped and embodied our times. In this concise and penetrating book, featuring color photographs, highly regarded Rolling Stone critic, bestselling author, and lifelong Bowie fan Rob Sheffield shares his own feelings about the passing of this icon and explains why Bowie’s death has elicited such an unprecedented emotional outpouring from so many lives.

« Une lecture captivante. Avec de nombreuses sources inédites, il s’agit sans aucun doute de la biographie définitive. Écrite avec autorité, esprit, verve et un amour évident pour son sujet, elle contient tout pour exciter le plus obsessionnel des spécialistes de Bowie. Incontournable, passionnant et divertissant. » – Anthony Reynolds, Sunday Express. « Avec des recherches approfondies et une approche très nuancée des nombreuses vies de David Bowie, Paul Trynka signe un livre pointu, élégant et convaincant sur l’artiste. » – Mark Paytress, MOJO. « Une histoire qui intrigue par son mélange de dureté, de loyautés changeantes, de quantités de drogues monumentales, de décadence – et, pendant un temps, d’inventivité musicale intarissable. » – Sean O’Hagan, Guardian. « Truffé d’assez d’anecdotes et de faits inconnus pour surpasser votre collection de livres sur Bowie. Une histoire étonnante, parcourue d’humanité. La biographie de Bowie la plus essentielle sur le marché – une lecture jubilatoire. » – Record Collector.

Filled with quotes from all facets of Bowie's career, from celebrity fans and musical collaborators, to Hollywood stardom and making a comeback.

The Sunday Times bestseller. David Bowie was arguably the most influential artist of his time, reinventing himself again and again, transforming music, style and art for over five decades. David Buckley's unique approach to unravelling the Bowie enigma, via interviews with many of the singer's closest associates, biography and academic analysis, makes this unrivalled biography a classic for Bowie fans old and new. This revised edition of Strange Fascination captures exclusive details about the tours, the making of the albums, the arguments, the split-ups, the music and, most importantly, the man himself. Also including exclusive photographic material, Strange Fascination is the most complete account of David Bowie and his impact on pop culture ever written.

LGBT musicians have shaped the development of music over the last century, with a sexually progressive soundtrack in the background of the gay community’s struggle for acceptance. With the advent of recording technology, LGBT messages were for the first time brought to the forefront of popular music. David Bowie Made Me Gay is the first book to cover the breadth of history of recorded music by and for the LGBT community and how those records influenced the evolution of the music we listen to today.