David Bowie

by Jeff Hudson

David Bowie is the most innovative and influential musician of the last forty years. From the glam rock of Ziggy Stardust tot he plastic soul of Young Americans—and its US number one single "Fame"—he has refused to stand still. Not content with pioneering heavy metal on The Man Who Sold The World and challenging audience expectations with the austere synthesizer minimalism of his Berlin years, Bowie also found time to star in The Man Who Fell to Earth and Labyrinth, among many other films, an also played crucial roles in the success of his friends Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and Mott the Hoople. Early explosive comments about his sexuality, a drug habit that saw him exist for months on a diet of red and green peppers, and controversial political statements (later denied), ensure that he will always be one to watch—and listen to.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Biography

175 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Amandaj · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been my coffee table book since I got it for Christmas. There isn't a lot to read, but what is there is worth reading. The pictures are fantastic, and I often thumb through the pages just to look at them again. This book is for anyone who loves or appreciates Bowie.
I became a Bowie fan after discovering my Dad's Bowie CD's back in middle school which began my ongoing obsession with Bowie; my dad is also the one who got me this book!

[Wilde Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

There isn't a lot of text, but this book is enjoyable to read through and the pictures / captions are interesting.

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love David Bowie so much and i think this book came through. recommended!

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short read, but it feels like more of a photo book of David Bowie from the beginning to recent times.

[Bumbierītis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super awesome Bowie pictures!