Freddie Mercury

Name: Freddie Mercury
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780749956080
Price: 29.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

The biography

By Laura Jackson

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.77

( 914 ratings, 74 reviews)

Summary

Freddie Mercury by Laura Jackson offers an insightful exploration into the life of the charismatic and iconic Queen frontman. This compelling biography delves into Mercury's journey from his early days in Zanzibar and India to his rise to fame in the rock world. The book provides a detailed look at his unique personality, musical genius, and lasting impact on the music industry.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$29⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Freddie Mercury

$29⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the life of one of music's most iconic figures. With an insightful narrative, it delves into the complexities of Freddie Mercury's extraordinary career and personal life, allowing you to understand the man behind the myth.

Freddie Mercury

A biography of rock legend Freddie Mercury.

* www.piatkusbooks.net * Reviews and features anticipated in national press and music journals

Description

This fascinating biography of Freddie Mercury, which received outstanding acclaim from Queen and rock fans worldwide, has now been updated for reissue to coincide with the release of the film about his life.

Laura Jackson addresses topics including:

The reality behind Queen's flamboyant front man and lead singer
Mercury the star of mystery - amusing, loyal and generous, yet revealing a dark side to his personality
His frequent use of cocaine and how it heightened his tendency to excess - both on and off stage
The women in his life - his bizarrely enduring relationships with his first love, Mary Austin, and his long-time confidante, Barbara Valentin, who speaks for the first time in this book

The book also includes new and intimate stories by those who knew him well, such as Tim Rice, Richard Branson, Cliff Richard, Bruce Dickinson, Mike Moran, Wayne Eagling, Zandra Rhodes, and Susannah York.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Freddie Mercury by Laura Jackson is celebrated as an outstanding biography and a fitting testament to Mercury's creative genius. It's often described as the definitive account of one of rock's greatest legends and provides an enthralling read. The book captures the full, captivating story of one of rock's most outrageous stars for the first time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749956080

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Illustration: Section: 8, b/w photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 288

Collections

Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Laura Jackson Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Laura Jackson is a highly regarded biographer. She has published biographies of many rock and film stars including: Steven Tyler, Queen, Kiefer Sutherland, Brian May and Brian Jones. Laura lives in Scotland.