David Bowie is one of our greatest icons. This is the definitive biography.

'The most complete and compelling portrait of Bowie's life ever assembled'
Rolling Stone

Has there ever been a more charismatic and intriguing rock star than David Bowie? In Starman, Paul Trynka has painted the definitive portrait of a great artist. From Bowie's early years in post-war, bombed-out Brixton to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to the controversial but vital Berlin period, this essential biography is a celebration of Bowie's brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made.

'A ripping read ... authoritatively written with wit, verve and an obvious love of his subject matter, there are enough new facts and anecdotes to excite even the most obsessive Bowie fan ... if you've read every previous Bowie biography Starman is still more than worth investigating, and if you've never read anything it's the perfect place to start'
Sunday Express

'The diamond dog's bollocks ... boasting countless new interviews with key players, ...the first Bowie book ... [to] get as close as possible to the essence of the man ... an exhilarating read' *****
Record Collector

'Sharp, elegant and convincing'
Mojo

'Truly definitive'
Classic Rock

Has there ever been a more charismatic and intriguing rock star than David Bowie?

In Starman, Paul Trynka has painted the definitive portrait of a great artist. From Bowie's early years in post-war, bombed-out Brixton to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to the controversial but vital Berlin period, this essential biography is a celebration of Bowie's brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made - now with an update on the making and release of The Next Day.