George Michael

Name: George Michael
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781419768354
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A Life

By James Gavin

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George Michael by James Gavin offers an in-depth exploration of the life and career of the iconic pop star. The biography delves into his rise to fame, personal struggles, and musical legacy, painting a portrait of both his public persona and private battles. With rich details, it highlights his contributions to music and the complexities of his personal life, providing a comprehensive look at the man behind the hits.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to deeply investigated life stories and want a comprehensive insight into the life of a music icon. Reading this memoir offers a detailed exploration of his personal struggles and incredible career, making it perfect for fans of both music history and compelling human stories.

George Michael

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George Michael was an extravagantly gifted, openhearted soul singer whose work was both pained and smoulderingly erotic. He was a songwriter of true craft and substance, and his music swept the world, starting in the mid-1980s.

His fabricated image—that of a hypermacho sex god—loomed large in the pop culture of his day. It also hid—for a time—the secret he fought against revealing: Michael was gay. Soon his obsession with fame would start to backfire.

As one of the industry’s most privileged yet tortured men began to self-destruct, the press showed little sympathy. George Michael: A Life explores the compelling story of a superstar whose struggles, as well as his songs, continue to touch fans all over the world.

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George Michael by James Gavin is a compelling exploration of the life and career of the pop icon. Reviewers have praised the biography for its thorough research and detailed portrayal of Michael's complex personality and tumultuous career. The book is noted for its candid examination of the singer's struggles with fame, personal demons, and the music industry, providing a nuanced perspective on his extraordinary talents and challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419768354

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

James Gavin is a writer and music biographer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Time Out New York, and Vanity Fair. He is the author of Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker, Is That All There Is?: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee, and Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne. He lives in New York City.