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Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic Hardcover – Illustrated, October 1, 2016
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With expert understanding, Mark Blake traces Freddie's astonishing achievements from his childhood in Zanzibar and India to his world-conquering performance at Live Aid in 1985 and beyond. Published just ahead of what would have been Freddie's 70th birthday, this special book features a retrospective commentary on his studio and live albums, a complete discography, photographs, and memorabilia throughout. Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic is an essential tribute to a truly innovative recording artist and an irreplaceable performer who rocked the world.
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBackbeat
- Publication dateOctober 1, 2016
- Dimensions8.77 x 1 x 11.22 inches
- ISBN-101495030113
- ISBN-13978-1495030116
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- Publisher : Backbeat; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2016)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1495030113
- ISBN-13 : 978-1495030116
- Item Weight : 3 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.77 x 1 x 11.22 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,888 in Rock Band Biographies
- #3,462 in Rock Music (Books)
- #73,574 in Humor & Entertainment (Books)
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About the author
Mark Blake has been writing about popular music and culture since 1989. His latest books are MAGNIFICO!: THE A–Z OF QUEEN, published by Nine Eight Books in November 2021, and BRING IT ON HOME: PETER GRANT, LED ZEPPELIN & BEYOND, THE STORY OF ROCK'S GREATEST MANAGER, published by Da Capo/Little Brown in October 2018
A former Assistant Editor of Q and regular contributor to MOJO and CLASSIC ROCK magazines, Blake is the also the author of PRETEND YOU'RE IN A WAR: THE WHO & THE SIXTIES (Aurum, 2014); IS THIS THE REAL LIFE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF QUEEN (Aurum, 2010) and PIGS MIGHT FLY: THE INSIDE STORY OF PINK FLOYD (Aurum, 2007 & 2013), published as COMFORTABLY NUMB (Da Capo, 2008) in the US.
Website: www.markrblake.com
Twitter @markblake3
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The book is well made, has heavy paper pages that almost make you feel that the pages are stuck together... but it’s just good paper - thick. Excellent photos, like I’ve said, never seen before. Interviews with people who knew him but you’ve never heard before. This is a must have if you want to explore the fantastic life of Freddie Mercury. Buy it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
The book is well made, has heavy paper pages that almost make you feel that the pages are stuck together... but it’s just good paper - thick. Excellent photos, like I’ve said, never seen before. Interviews with people who knew him but you’ve never heard before. This is a must have if you want to explore the fantastic life of Freddie Mercury. Buy it!!!
It’s truthful with stories of Queen’s development from a fledgling band to becoming the kings of stadium rock. There are many stories of victories and defeats. There’s both humor and tragedy.
I highly recommend this book to all Queen fans.
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Monsieur Freddie Mercury est et restera irremplaçable.
Reviewed in Spain on April 11, 2022
Ottime foto ben commentate.
Bel libro che arricchisce ulteriormente la "conoscenza" di Freddy e dei Queen.
Da collezionare.
The only thing I wish is that the book was smaller in size. It's a coffee-table book, which makes it heavy to hold and it doesn't fit well in my bookcase. I prefer this to reading it on my android though, so I'm okay with these small issues. Recommended!