Running Up That Hill

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50 Visions of Kate Bush

By Tom Doyle

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Running Up That Hill is a compelling biography of Kate Bush, one of the most unique musicians of our time. Through fifty chapters or 'visions', Tom Doyle explores her life and work from fresh perspectives. The book includes intimate details from exclusive conversations with Kate, plus stories behind her key songs, albums, videos, and concerts. Insights from close friends and collaborators such as her brother John Carder Bush, David Gilmour, John Lydon, and Youth enrich this vivid and multifaceted portrait of the famously elusive artist.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This title is perfect for anyone interested in arts and culture, especially fans of experimental music and those intrigued by the creative processes of iconic musicians. It will appeal to readers who appreciate in-depth biographies offering new insights into celebrated figures.

A mosaic biography featuring snapshots, stories, episodes, interviews and insights that will lift the curtain on the real Kate Bush.

A mosaic biography featuring snapshots, stories, episodes, interviews and insights that will lift the curtain on the real Kate Bush.

Description

Kate Bush: the subject of murmured legend and one of the most idiosyncratic musicians of the modern era. Comprising fifty chapters or 'visions', Running Up That Hill is a multi-faceted biography of this famously elusive figure, viewing her life and work from fresh and illuminating angles.

Featuring details from the author's one-to-one conversations with Kate, as well as vignettes of her key songs, albums, videos, and concerts, this artful, candid, and often brutally funny portrait introduces the reader to the refreshingly real Kate Bush.

Along the way, the narrative also includes vivid reconstructions of transformative moments in her career and insights from the friends and collaborators closest to Kate, including her photographer brother John Carder Bush and fellow artists David Gilmour, John Lydon, and Youth.

Running Up That Hill is a vibrant and comprehensive re-examination of Kate Bush and her many creative landmarks.

A Times Book of the Year

A Waterstones Music Book of the Year

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788708395

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nine Eight Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 444g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Tom Doyle

About the Author

Tom Doyle is the author of three highly acclaimed books: The Glamour Chase: The Maverick Life of Billy Mackenzie; Man on the Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s; and Captain Fantastic: Elton John's Stellar Trip Through The '70s. As a journalist and interviewer, his work has appeared in Mojo, Billboard, Q, Sound On Sound, The Guardian and The Times. Over the years, he has profiled Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Elton John, U2, Madonna, Keith Richards, Yoko Ono and, of course, Kate Bush, among many others.

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