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Good only for pics.
Like the previous review, the pics are great but the writing is inane. Great if you are interested in Bowie during the Serious Moonlight period, but that's about it.

The writing is drivel, but the pictures are nice
After reading the excellently written and extremely well researched "Alias David Bowie", this book is a farce.It has lots of nice big pictures from the Serious Moonlight tour and that is an acceptable reason for buying it.But the person writing it did very little research, and basically has no idea what he's talking about.If you want to know about David Bowie, read "Alias David Bowie" or even "Backstage Passes", which is written by his ex-wife, and which I really quite enjoyed.If you just want some nice David pics, feel free to pick this book up, though.But don't expect any content. ... Read more

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great for collectors...
I was browsing for Bowie bios & I recognized this title & decided to help out & review it.

The rating of three stars goes as follows: I would give the full 5 stars except subtract 1 because of the narrow scope of the book and subtract another one simply because it is rather old - only taking the reader up to 1984, as the title says.

This book is almost 100% discography & other historical career facts. It does contain a very brief written bio & trivia section. But most of the 186 pages are dedicated to listing in detail every item ever released in conjunction with Bowie's music / performing career. It is very thorough & complete with any information a collector could want for this time period, including promotional & even bootleg items. Also included are tour dates from the indicated period, though I cannot say with certainty they are 100% complete. In addition, all projects by other artists are listed which involved any participation from The Thin White One (producing, writing, backup vox, etc.).

Quite excellent, really. But again, it is strictly a reference & not for reading per se. And it does not reflect any of the considerable Bowie output post-1984. I don't know if there might be a "companion" reference to follow up this one, but at this point it would be mighty swell if there is.

Also, my copy lists the author's last name on the cover, the spine, & inside as "Kamp".

So if you're looking for some Davy Jones stuff or all those "Heroes" versions or...."Blue Jean" on 12" (I know you're out there!), then this is for you! ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David Bowie in Bertolt Brecht's "Baal" (kurz: Baal) ist eine EP von David Bowie. Es befinden sich darauf fünf Songs, die Bowie für eine Fernsehproduktion von Bertolt Brechts Theaterstück Baal einspielte. Im August 1981 hatte Bowie mit den Proben für seine Rolle in einer BBC-Produktion von Baal begonnen. Die Liedtexte wurden von Dominic Muldowney ins Englische übersetzt; auch arrangierte Muldowney die Stücke für diese Aufnahme. Im September 1981 begaben sich Bowie und sein Produzent Tony Visconti nach Berlin, um die fünf Songs aus dem Theaterstück einzuspielen. Außer Bowie, Visconti und Muldowney werden keine Mitwirkenden angegeben. ... Read more

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From the Time Life Series Guitar, comes this great installment FM Classics. 17 Tracks from Cream, The Allman Brothers, Joe Cocker, Elton John, BTO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Humbie Pie, Free, Traffic, Rod Stewart, The Moody Blues, Savoy Brown, Procol Harum, Nazareth, Grank Funk, Rainbow and KISS! You must have this for your 1970's bad-boy collection. ... Read more

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GREAT!
This is a great book about Bowie's '87 Glass Spider tour.It's very informative, has tons of pictures, and is well worth the inexpensive purchase price. ... Read more

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Iman's emergence in 1975 sparked an upheavel in cultural identity that continues today, and her first book is a gloriously entertaining hybrid essay on the cultural-cum-political power of good looks.

A quarter century of the most famous photographs by Helmut Newton, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts, Peter Lindbergh, Bruce Weber, Scavullo, David Bailey, Nick Knight, and many others are contextualized by well-known essayists, a chorus of celebrity contributions, and Iman's own take on her much-mythologized career. The book's outrageous pop design--by graphic designers Barnbrook Studios--makes it plain that this is not just one woman's success story. I Am Iman captures the funny, infuriating, and often absurd validation of black and ethnic looks in a beauty industry where billions of dollars--and the self-image of women everywhere--are on the line.

Peeks behind the curtain and scintillating interviews are courtesy of feminist critic bell hooks, Interview editor Ingrid Sischy, model and manager Bethann Hardison, and such celebrities as Cindy Crawford, Yves St. Laurent, Naomi Campbell, Bruce Weber, Tyra Banks, and many more. With graphic design featuring gatefolds, diecuts, and other interactive elements, as well as specially commissioned, never-before-seen images by Annie Leibowitz, Ellen Von Unwerth, Sante D'Orazio, and Michel Comte, this book is an assemblage worthy of any fashionista's dream.
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A Terrific Book packed with Photos and Insights!
Legendary supermodel, cosmetic mogul, and wife of David Bowie, Iman's emergence onto the world's stage in 1975 sparked an upheaval in cultural identity that continues today, and her first book is a gloriously entertaining hybrid essay on the cultural cum-political power of good looks. A quarter century of the most shockingly famous photographs by Helmut Newton, David Bailey, Bruce Weber, and other tastemakers are contextualized by well-known essayists, a chorus of celebrity contributions, and Iman's own take on her much mythologizied career. The book's outrageous pop design by legendary graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook makes it plain that this is not just one woman's success story; Iman captures the funny, infuriating, and often absurd validation of black and ethnic looks in a beauty industry where billions of dollars, and the self-image of women everywhere are on the line. Peeks behind the curtain and scintillating interviews are courtesy of feminist critic bell hooks, Interview editor Ingrid Sischy, model and manager Bethann Hardison, and others. With graphic design featuring pop-ups and other interactive elements, as well specially commissioned, never-before-seen images by Annie Leibowitz, Ellen Von Unwerth, Sante D'Orazio and Michel Comte, this book is an assemblage worthy of any fashionista's dream.

nice book
Tell lots about Iman. I bought for an african model friend of mine..Even tho she was too young to know her..very nice pictures..

I Am Iman.Great pics all the way through this book.....
This book I first read at my local library and fell in love with it.Not only does it have beautiful, colorful pics, it also somewhat empowers African American women in the fashion industry.Over the recent years the fashion shows and some of the fashion designers have made a "comfortable seat" casting white models.This book is a refreshing to read and look at the fashion industry through Iman eyes.My favorite part of this book is a photo spread of all the popular African American models togther. Good read and beautiful photos!

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Interesting pictures. Very few stories. I was hoping for a better book from IMAN

Iman
This book, although brief, is a better than average book by a model.

Iman adds more than just the basics; she provides her insights into what it means to her to be a black model as opposed to how society views it.

It should not be expected to be an in-depth biography. Iman describes important events in her life: her early life, leaving her country, entering the modeling world. She does not tell many minor stories or go into excruciating details about why she feels the way she does about certain things or why specific people were chosen to add to her book.

This book is that of an artist. The comments from friends and colleagues add to the pages and they way they are displayed is artistic and grabbing.

The photographs, many which are nude or "artistic nudes," are beautiful and abundant.

Overall, this is a book that people interested in models should read. ... Read more