- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Fireside; illustrated edition edition (June 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671797298
- ISBN-13: 978-0671797294
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 3.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,757,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
In this painstakingly detailed and sensitive biography, Norman ( Shout! ) maintains that singer and musician Elton John is as unlikely a superstar as can be found in rock 'n' roll. Ne Reginald Dwight, John is a pudgy, bespectacled and balding bisexual in a discipline that thrives on physical appearance and macho image. Regardless, he--with his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin--created some of the most popular and lasting songs of the late '60s and '70s. Ample time is spent on John's career and the frenetic tour atmosphere, but we also witness his individualism, generosity and concern through particulars of his friendship with adolescent AIDS patient Ryan White and subsequent involvement with AIDS education. He is portrayed as an avid soccer fan who is immensely proud to be life president of the Watford Football Club, and as a man who has tangled with the British news media on the subject of his open bisexuality and his marriage to Renate Blauel. Norman's thorough investigation of John's complex personality makes this a satisfying reading experience. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Library Journal
While flimsier and glossier biographies of John have been issued (e.g., Greg Shaw's Elton John: Biography in Words and Pictures , LJ 12/15/76; Barry Toberman's Elton John: A Biography , Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1988), Norman's unauthorized biography is the first substantial study of the British singer-songwriter. This well-researched work traces John's career from shy pianist to flamboyant entertainer to subdued middle-aged musician. Norman downplays the more sensational aspects of John's life (e.g., drug use, bisexuality, temper tantrums) and provides a balanced and entertaining view of the definitive pop star of the 1970s. This is a worthwhile addition to collections featuring popular music.-- Debora Richey, California State Univ.
Fullerton Lib.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Fullerton Lib.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Sensitive, Jan 15 2002
By K T B "readaholic" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Elton John (Paperback)
This is a sensitive and articulated unauthorised biography of Elton John. In fact Elton has favourably stated that this is quite an accurate account of his life.Only Elton can fill in the gaps.
For compelling reading by Philip Norman and for a great insite to the life of a legendary music star try to get your hands on a copy of this book.
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