From the New York Times bestselling author of Love Is a Mix Tape; a thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie that explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fansInnovative. Pioneering. Brave. Until his death in January 2016; David Bowie created art that not only pushed boundaries; but helped fans understand themselves and view the world from fantastic new perspectives.When the shocking news of his death on January 10; 2016 broke; the outpouring of grief and adulation was immediate and ongoing. Fans around the world and across generations paid homage to this brilliant; innovate; ever evolving artist who both shaped and embodied our times.In this concise and penetrating book; featuring color photographs; highly regarded Rolling Stone critic; bestselling author; and lifelong Bowie fan Rob Sheffield shares his own feelings about the passing of this icon and explains why Bowiersquo;s death has elicited such an unprecedented emotional outpouring from so many lives.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great Contemporary Pianists Speak for ThemselvesBy RosecamFor anyone who has ever attempted to play the piano or who has enjoyed listening to a great performer; this is your book. Those interviewed speak about their early years; the compulsion each felt to follow such a demanding career; the teachers who guided them; their attitudes towards performing in concert versus recording. Glenn Gould; for instance; hated the former produced most of his work in recording studios whereas several other performers seemed to revel in public demonstrations of their craft. Some talk of technique; others recall little of their early training other than that it seemed to work. No two pianists had quite the same experiences; some knew from a very early age that this was to be their career while others became seriously committed only later. Some enjoyed the travel; others did not. Some managed to combine career with family; others did not. Each presented a unique sample of a successful career with appetite whetted for more detail of each life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Books.By EDRWonderful documentation to the point of piano playing and careers. Same goes for the marvelous "The Great Pianists" by Schonberg. Witty; enlightening; entertaining and above all. informative.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book despite some minor technicalitiesBy kcgThis is a very interesting book and although dated; is still relevant with regards to the world of the professional pianist. Although no two pianists are completely alike; there still are common threads which connect those with the lifestyle of a professional; classical pianist. I would have given the book a five-star review; however; it is full of misspellings including a recurring "conceit" for "concert". Nevertheless; it is a good read.
