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Harry Styles: A Sign of the Times
192 pages, Hardcover
Published September 24, 2024
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January 12, 2025
“ ’Harry Styles: A Sign of the Times’ is a colorful celebration of a truly modern pop star and artist. Covering his career to date, it includes standout sections on his fashion, acting, influences, and fans.” – Excerpt from the book’s blurb
This is exactly what you’re getting with this book. It is a beautiful, coffee table-style book with gorgeous pictures and fun biography about Harry. As a huge One Direction fan who continued on to each of their solo careers, this book didn’t have any information I didn’t already know, but I loved it all the same! The author didn’t take the traditional route of “oh, he’s a cute boy-bander, of course, he was destined to be famous” that many take when talking about Styles. Instead, this book is a deeper look into his life, success, artistry, and humanity.
Filled with beautiful photos (some I had never seen before), and quotes from Harry and those who love/know him most, this book would be a great gift for a superfan, but you don’t need to already be a fan to love it. It would be just as good for someone who knew nothing about him or his journey to get started.
There are so many amazing memories, and seeing photos of the boys together was very nostalgic for me. The book covers a lot of different sections – his views on fame, his songwriting, fashion sense, acting career, his famous romances (which I admit was my least favorite part as he is so much more than that), his friendship with Queen Stevie Nicks, and even a small part on his business Pleasing. There is something for everyone here, and you will walk away having learned something you didn’t know about him before.
Thank you to #NetGalley for a review copy of #HarryStyles #ASignoftheTimes. All feedback provided is my unbiased opinion, not paid, and simply for the love of books.
This is exactly what you’re getting with this book. It is a beautiful, coffee table-style book with gorgeous pictures and fun biography about Harry. As a huge One Direction fan who continued on to each of their solo careers, this book didn’t have any information I didn’t already know, but I loved it all the same! The author didn’t take the traditional route of “oh, he’s a cute boy-bander, of course, he was destined to be famous” that many take when talking about Styles. Instead, this book is a deeper look into his life, success, artistry, and humanity.
Filled with beautiful photos (some I had never seen before), and quotes from Harry and those who love/know him most, this book would be a great gift for a superfan, but you don’t need to already be a fan to love it. It would be just as good for someone who knew nothing about him or his journey to get started.
There are so many amazing memories, and seeing photos of the boys together was very nostalgic for me. The book covers a lot of different sections – his views on fame, his songwriting, fashion sense, acting career, his famous romances (which I admit was my least favorite part as he is so much more than that), his friendship with Queen Stevie Nicks, and even a small part on his business Pleasing. There is something for everyone here, and you will walk away having learned something you didn’t know about him before.
Thank you to #NetGalley for a review copy of #HarryStyles #ASignoftheTimes. All feedback provided is my unbiased opinion, not paid, and simply for the love of books.
May 4, 2025
Einfach großartig, ich habe mich so sehr auf dieses Buch gefreut und wurde nicht enttäuscht. Das Cover finde ich toll, Harry Styles ist einfach ein großartiger Kühnster und das Bild finde ich passend. Die Haptik es Hardcover Buches und die Verarbeitung finde ich sehr hochwertig und ansprechend gestaltet.
In dem Buch geht es um das Phänomen Harry Styles, die Musikjournalistin Annie Zaleski versucht dieses zu erforschen. Wie konnte er so erfolgreich werden? Wie viele Facetten hat Harry Styles eigentlich? Das Inhaltsverzeichnis finde ich sehr gut aufgebaut, es spiegelt die Facetten wieder und die Unterteilungen gefallen mir gut. Die Einleitung fand ich passend und hat mich gut eingestimmt. Die verschiedenen Themenbereiche wurden informativ und sachlich erklärt. Auch wenn man Harry Styles verfolgt erfährt man in diesem Buch viel mehr und ich habe neue Seite an ihm entdecken dürfen. Die vielen Bilder und die farblichen Gestaltungen sind einfach toll und haben das Buch wunderbar unterstützt. Für alle Fans ein absoluten Muss! Auch als Geschenkidee eignet sich dieses Buch, ich empfehle es auf jeden Fall weiter.
In dem Buch geht es um das Phänomen Harry Styles, die Musikjournalistin Annie Zaleski versucht dieses zu erforschen. Wie konnte er so erfolgreich werden? Wie viele Facetten hat Harry Styles eigentlich? Das Inhaltsverzeichnis finde ich sehr gut aufgebaut, es spiegelt die Facetten wieder und die Unterteilungen gefallen mir gut. Die Einleitung fand ich passend und hat mich gut eingestimmt. Die verschiedenen Themenbereiche wurden informativ und sachlich erklärt. Auch wenn man Harry Styles verfolgt erfährt man in diesem Buch viel mehr und ich habe neue Seite an ihm entdecken dürfen. Die vielen Bilder und die farblichen Gestaltungen sind einfach toll und haben das Buch wunderbar unterstützt. Für alle Fans ein absoluten Muss! Auch als Geschenkidee eignet sich dieses Buch, ich empfehle es auf jeden Fall weiter.
February 22, 2025
"A biography of Harry Styles who has grown up from being a One Direction boy band member so loved by millions to become a truly global superstar – and he’s done it without shouting from the rooftops or displaying a mammoth ego.
A great insight into a boy of 16 who joined One Direction to a man in his 20's who is in full control of his music and the songs.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the back story of OneD and be reminded how they came about, but also learn of their antics, development, travel and being on the song treadmill created by Simon Cowell.
I enjoyed Harry's breakaway and his maturing into an inspirational man and music maker who has written some great songs. Lovely to learn the history and reasons behind some of the songs and it made me want to listen to them all over again.
A fantastic array of personal and promotional photographs which really brought the book to life for me, and it was lovely to see Harry Styles develop from a boy into a man, who I admire greatly.
I am so pleased to have had a second chance at this book, as the first copy had not downloaded and Mel Sambells very kindly sent me another copy to read and review, successfully this time.
A great insight into a boy of 16 who joined One Direction to a man in his 20's who is in full control of his music and the songs.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the back story of OneD and be reminded how they came about, but also learn of their antics, development, travel and being on the song treadmill created by Simon Cowell.
I enjoyed Harry's breakaway and his maturing into an inspirational man and music maker who has written some great songs. Lovely to learn the history and reasons behind some of the songs and it made me want to listen to them all over again.
A fantastic array of personal and promotional photographs which really brought the book to life for me, and it was lovely to see Harry Styles develop from a boy into a man, who I admire greatly.
I am so pleased to have had a second chance at this book, as the first copy had not downloaded and Mel Sambells very kindly sent me another copy to read and review, successfully this time.
December 12, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Gemini Books Group for the chance to read this!
I wouldn’t call myself the biggest Harry Styles fan, but I’ve always enjoyed music behind-the-scenes stories and seeing how artists grow. Watching Harry’s last tour on TikTok gave me a new appreciation for him, and this book was a great way to dive deeper into his career.
The book does a really good job of walking through his journey—from One Direction to becoming a solo artist. It highlights how he’s shaped his music, style, and even acting career. I liked learning about his influences, his bold fashion choices, and how he’s become such a unique figure in pop culture.
If you’re a fan or just curious about Harry and his rise as an artist, this book is an easy, enjoyable read with lots of cool details. Definitely worth checking out!
I wouldn’t call myself the biggest Harry Styles fan, but I’ve always enjoyed music behind-the-scenes stories and seeing how artists grow. Watching Harry’s last tour on TikTok gave me a new appreciation for him, and this book was a great way to dive deeper into his career.
The book does a really good job of walking through his journey—from One Direction to becoming a solo artist. It highlights how he’s shaped his music, style, and even acting career. I liked learning about his influences, his bold fashion choices, and how he’s become such a unique figure in pop culture.
If you’re a fan or just curious about Harry and his rise as an artist, this book is an easy, enjoyable read with lots of cool details. Definitely worth checking out!
October 21, 2024
I found it really hard to read this book on my phone, it is a coffee table book with some cool facts (I liked his song writing facts) and some great photography.
I can’t tell if it’s good or bad timing with what’s going on in the world but I hope to see this book in the shop so I can flick through it properly!
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review.
I can’t tell if it’s good or bad timing with what’s going on in the world but I hope to see this book in the shop so I can flick through it properly!
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review.
October 30, 2024
Harry Styles by Annie Zaleski is a great book if you are a fan of Harry Styles.....I have a confession I am over 50 and I am a fan. So this was a joy to read especially as it had great photo's of Harry and beautifully Illustrated throughout.
This is a book for a fan and would look great sitting on your bedside table or a coffee table. A show off book,
This is a book for a fan and would look great sitting on your bedside table or a coffee table. A show off book,
November 19, 2024
I am a fan of Harry Styles, but not a hardcore fan who knows everything about his life, so this gave me insights about his life that I didn't know before.
The pictures and pages were also stunning. The only thing that bothered me was that some sentences were cut in half and only continued a few pages later.
The pictures and pages were also stunning. The only thing that bothered me was that some sentences were cut in half and only continued a few pages later.
December 1, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book! I actually found it very interesting and learned a lot. It was cool to hear about the influences he has had and the processes he uses to create his music.
October 22, 2024
A fan nonfiction book. Perfect for a young Harry fan.
January 4, 2025
it was good for what it was. cute pictures
February 5, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I am a Harry Styles fan by proxy. This was an interesting take on his life, but didn't really add anything new. It is a nice book for fans.
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