David Bowie: Starman by Paul Trynka

HAS THERE EVER BEEN A MORE CHARISMATIC AND INTRIGUING ROCK STAR THAN DAVID BOWIE?

Famously described as music's great 'chameleon', his constant reinvention and creative brilliance has made him an icon -- and arguably the most influential rock star of all time. And yet, despite his fame, Bowie remains an enigma -- a fascinating and alluring figure even at his most down-to-earth and charming. 

In STARMAN, award-winning writer 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, STARMAN is a vivid and convincing depiction of an extraordinary life -- packed with drama, disappointment, triumph, tragedy and comedy.

Based on hundreds of interviews with Bowie's friends and rivals, ex-lovers and fellow musicians, and including many rare photographs, STARMAN is an authorative, revealing biography, which goes to the heart of how Bowie constructed his music -- and himself.

A gripping depiction of how a teenager with more charm than talent transformed himself into a genius, STARMAN lays bare for the first time Bowie's complex relationship with Marc Bolan, Iggy Pop and others, uncovers his unique combination of ruthlessness and generosity and throws new light on his best-known songs. It is also a celebration of Bowie's brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made.

Genres: Nonfiction - Biography - Music - Pop Culture - Art - History - Rock N Roll - Celebrity