Bowie: Loving the Alien
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0751519243 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Five Stars" according to Steve L. Shedd. EXCELLENT!. Information without insight Bill Arning While Sanford has done an excellent job of accumulating interesting details, stories, and anecdotes he is well above his head when trying to judge or explicate the parts of Bowie's art that make anyone care enough to read about him. It seems he has no command of the many and diverse art forms that Bowie consistently draws inspiration from. When he tries it becomes embarrassing quickly, as in the many times when he references the artists associated with Die Brucke and says, for instance that the harsh white light Bowie used on the Station to Station tour was derived from these artists. Its clear he never actually bothered to look a
His biographies of Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Kurt Cobain and David Bowie have won him widespread critical acclaim. Christopher Sandford has followed, reviewed and written about rock music for 20 years.
DAILY TELEGRAPH A compelling and compulsive read for anyone interested in contemporary music, which I found very difficult to put down. HULL DAILY MAIL Well reseached paints a more complete picture than we have had before. SUNDAY TIMES 'CULTURE' Sandford has the edge. Plus he appears to have uncovered the true inspiration for the character of Major Tom, a revalation worth waiting all these years for. Perceptively written. THE LIST
His various personae, including Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke are explored.. This biography of David Bowie looks at his life from his deprived and manic childhood through to international stardom via androgyny, drug addiction and finally, critical acclaim