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Book Synopsis*** By the Sunday Times bestselling author of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY ***
''A fascinating insight into one of the greatest artists of our lifetime.'' Evening Standard
''This is a personal friendship in writing... an endearing and powerful tale of a man who conquered the entire entertainment industry with his creative force.'' Variety
His music thrilled the generation it was written for, and has entertained and inspired every generation since.
HERO: DAVID BOWIE is an intelligent exploration of the man behind the myths and the makeup told from the very beginning.
Respected music journalist and biographer Lesley-Ann Jones knew David Jones from the days before fame, when he was a young musician starting out, frustrated by an industry that wouldn''t give him a break and determined to succeed. Here she traces the epic journey of the boy from Bromley born into a troubled background, to his place as one of
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'[Jones] evocatively portrays his fascinating life, often with a tenderness you wouldn't expect.' - DAILY EXPRESS
Through interviews with friends and colleagues, as well as detailed research, the writer has gained unprecedented knowledge of the true story behind the legend. This is a fascinating insight into one of the greatest artists of our lifetime. - EVENING STANDARD
