David Bowie: The Life and History of David Bowie
David Bowie was much more than a singer or songwriter: he was an explorer of the possible, a total artist who made constant transformation the very heart of his art. This book tells the story of his life and career in all their intensity, from his childhood in post-war London and his uncertain beginnings, to his rise as a global icon of music and contemporary culture.
Page after page, the reader is guided through his many metamorphoses: from the glam years with Ziggy Stardust, the alien who came to Earth to revolutionize rock, to the Berlin period where, alongside Brian Eno and Iggy Pop, he redefined the sounds of electronic and experimental music; from the dark allure of the Thin White Duke to his return to mainstream popularity in the 1980s, and finally to the surprising vitality of his late works, through which he bid farewell to the world in an extraordinary way.
This volume goes beyond recounting musical successes, delving into Bowie's relationship with art, cinema, fashion, and society, painting the portrait of a multifaceted creator who influenced not only sounds but also the visual and cultural imagination of generations. It highlights artistic collaborations, encounters, and friendships that shaped his path, as well as moments of crisis, inner searching, and rebirth that made him as human as he was mythical.
Through fascinating anecdotes, critical analysis of his most important albums, and reflections on his cultural impact, a vivid and passionate portrait emerges of a man who turned art into an act of freedom and courage. An enthralling journey that is not only the story of an extraordinary career, but also an invitation to look at life with the same visionary and rebellious spirit that made David Bowie immortal.
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