Starman

David Bowie - famously described as rock's greatest chameleon - has lived an extraordinary life. From his early years in post-war, bombed out Brixton to a troubled later childhood in Bromley, to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to his controversial Berlin period, Bowie's life has been filled with drama. One of our most fascinating stars, his story has never been satisfactorily told until now.

Paul Trynka has interviewed over two hundred friends, ex-lovers and fellow musicians in order to write the definitive biography of Bowie. The result is a compelling, intimate and revealing book that will appeal to Bowie's millions of fans around the world.

“The most complete and compelling portrait of Bowie's life ever assembled”

Fascinating - The Times

Sharp, elegant and convincing - Mojo

- 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

Paul Trynka is the former editor of Mojo. He lives in South London with his wife and son.

'The most complete and compelling portrait of Bowie's life ever assembled' Rolling Stone 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. 'A ripping read ... authoritatively written with wit, verve and an obvious love of his subject matter, there are enough new facts and anecdotes to excite even the most obsessive Bowie fan ... if you've read every previous Bowie biography Starman is still more than worth investigating, and if you've never read anything it's the perfect place to start' Sunday Express '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 ... an exhilarating read' ***** Record Collector 'Sharp, elegant and convincing' Mojo 'Truly definitive' Classic Rock

David Bowie - famously described as rock's greatest chameleon - has lived an extraordinary life. From his early years in post-war, bombed out Brixton to a troubled later childhood in Bromley, to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to his controversial Berlin period, Bowie's life has been filled with drama. One of our most fascinating stars, his story has never been satisfactorily told until now.Paul Trynka has interviewed over two hundred friends, ex-lovers and fellow musicians in order to write the definitive biography of Bowie. The result is a compelling, intimate and revealing book that will appeal to Bowie's millions of fans around the world.

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