Paul Trynka

David Bowie is one of our greatest icons. This is the definitive biography. 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.

Paul TrynkaIggy Pop's life has been one of extraordinary highs and terrifying lows. Infamous for his wild ways, he is also a towering figure of the rock scene - hugely influential, charismatic and provocative. Every 'mad, bad, dangerous to know' rock star owes a debt to him, and the stories of his shocking behaviour are legendary. But Iggy Pop is also, to a large extent, a construct, the alter ego of the quietly spoken and intriguing Jim Osterberg: the kid voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' by his classmates. So what turned this charming, well-mannered, straight-A student into a poster child for rock 'n' roll debauchery? Iggy Pop: Open up and Bleed reveals the truth behind the myths. Former MOJO editor Paul Trynka tracked down the star's friends, family, lovers and fellow musicians, conducting over two hundred and fifty interviews, unearthing countless new stories about Iggy's rollercoaster life, his music and his often misunderstood friendship with David Bowie. From this impeccable research he creates a fascinating portrait of a man at war with the world and with himself. The book also features dozens of never-before seen photos.

Ziggy Stardust, Changes, Under Pressure, Lets Dance, Fame, Heroes i oczywiscie Starman to sztandarowe utwory Davida Bowiego, artysty, którego sposób bycia zadomowil sie w naszej swiadomosci na dobre, rownolegle z jego muzyka. Pisal lub nagrywal praktycznie ze wszystkimi - od Iggyego Popa, przez Freddiego Mercurygo, az do Johna Lennona. Sprzedal 136 milionow albumow, dysponuje jedynym w swoim rodzaju glosem, a jego tworczosc wywarla znaczny wplyw na wielu wykonawcow, takich jak Nirvana czy Franz Ferdinand.Starman. Czlowiek, ktory spadl na ziemie to interesujace podsumowanie kariery Davida Bowiego. Liczne i, co najwazniejsze, trafne spostrzezenia oraz wywiady z wspolpracownikami i artystami, ktorzy wiele wniesli do jego kariery, czynia niniejsza ksiazke biografia z prawdziwego zdarzenia. Bo czego wiecej mozna chciec od rockowej biografii? Kazdy epizod kariery Bowiego zostal opisany z niezwykla dbaloscia o szczegoly, a liczne anegdoty sprawiaja, ze Starmana czyta sie jednym tchem. Autor nie idealizuje artysty, nie tworzy sztampowej laurki, natomiast sprawia, ze bohatera tej ksiazki nie sposob nie lubic, nawet jesli nie jest sie jego fanem.Paul Trynka analizuje wplyw Davida Bowiego na swiat popkultury. W niniejszej ksiazce przytacza ponad trzysta niepublikowanych dotychczas rozmow z osobami mniej lub bardziej zwiazanymi z piosenkarzem - szkolnymi kolegami, menedzerami, muzykami oraz jego bliskimi.

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 Bowies 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 Bowies brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made - now with an update on the making and release of The Next Day.

David Bowie es uno de los músicos más reconocidos y respetados del pop-rock mundial. Conocido en todo el mundo como el gran Ócamaleón" de la música, su brillante creatividad y constante reinvención le han convertido en una icono de nuestro tiempo. Sin embargo, a pesar de su fama, Bowie sigue siendo un enigma. En Starman, el galardonado periodista musical Paul Trynka, ha pintado el retrato definitivo de este gran artista. Desde sus años de infancia en el Brixton de la posguerra hasta el glamur decadente de Ziggy Stardust pasando por su controvertido periodo berlines. Basada en cientos de entrevistas a amigos y detractores, ex amantes y compañeros de profesion, Starman revela como Bowie construyo su musica y a si mismo. Ademas, trata la vida y trayectorias profesionales de muchas otras figuras relevantes del mundo de la musica que se cruzan en la vida de Bowie como Iggy Pop, Lou Reed o Brian Eno. Estamos ante la mejor y mas completa biografia del artista escrita hasta la fecha.

"Ziggy Stardust,""Changes," Under Pressure,""Lets Dance,""Fame,""Heroes," and of course, "Starman." These are the classic songs of David Bowie, the artist whose personas are indelibly etched in our pop consciousness alongside his music. He wrote and recorded with everyone from Iggy Pop to Freddie Mercury to John Lennon, sold 136 million albums, has one of the truly great voices, and influenced bands as wide-ranging as Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand. Paul Trynka illuminates Bowies seemingly contradictory life and his many reinventions as an artist, offering over 300 new interviews with everyone from classmates to managers to lovers. He reveals Bowies broad influence on the entertainment world, from movie star to modern-day icon, trend-setter to musical innovator. This book will define Bowie for years to come.

For those who like their rock biogs thick with tales of heroic over-indulgence, OPEN UP AND BLEED is hard to beat - Irish Evening Herald Iggy Pops life has been one of extraordinary highs and terrifying lows. Infamous for his wild ways, he is also a towering figure of the rock scene - hugely influential, charismatic and provocative. Every mad, bad, dangerous to know rock star owes a debt to him, and the stories of his shocking behaviour are legendary. But Iggy Pop is also, to a large extent, a construct, the alter ego of the quietly spoken and intriguing Jim Osterberg: the kid voted Most Likely to Succeed by his classmates. So what turned this charming, well-mannered, straight-A student into a poster child for rock n roll debauchery?Iggy Pop: Open up and Bleed reveals the truth behind the myths. Former MOJO editor Paul Trynka tracked down the stars friends, family, lovers and fellow musicians, conducting over two hundred and fifty interviews, unearthing countless new stories about Iggys rollercoaster life, his music and his often misunderstood friendship with David Bowie. From this impeccable research he creates a fascinating portrait of a man at war with the world and with himself. The book also features dozens of never-before seen photos.

The story of the Rolling Stones is one of the epic rock n roll yarns of our time. Their music defined todays cultural landscape and their history is a source of endless fascination for music fans around the world. Yet one crucial part of that story has never been comprehensively analysed: the role of Brian Jones, the visionary who founded the band and controlled their early music down to the smallest detail.Drawing on over one hundred interviews with key principals including Keith Richards, Andrew Oldham and Marianne Faithfull, this is a story told from a totally new perspective and which lays bare the shocking ruthlessness, internal warfare and sexual competition within this most legendary of bands. As well as exploring Jones crucial role in the Stones music, it will also investigate the unravelling of his psyche, as observed by Brians family, friends, bandmates, lovers and enemies. Victors get to write the history - but its never wholly true. Brians life story is a gripping one, an epic battle between creativity and ambition, between self-sabotage and betrayal. This book will disentangle the threads of the Rolling Stones story and put Brian Jones firmly in the foreground.