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**THE DEFINITIVE, UP-TO-DATE BIOGRAPHY OF FREDDIE MERCURY**

'An outstanding biography. . .a fitting testament to the creative genius' -- Daily Mail

'Touches all manner of intriguing rock 'n' roll debauchery. . .fascinating reading' -- Time Out

This fascinating biography of Freddie Mercury has received outstanding acclaim from Queen and rock fans worldwide -- now revised and updated to coincide with the release of the film about his life, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Born Farrokh Bulsara on the island of Zanzibar, Freddie Mercury rose to worldwide stardom as the lead singer of Britain's biggest music act of all time. In this bestselling biography, Laura Jackson reveals the reality behind Queen's flamboyant frontman and lead singer, as she looks behind his unique brand of showmanship to discover who Freddie Mercury really was.

Featuring exclusive interviews with some of those closest to Freddie right up until his tragic death, original Queen members and many others -- including new and intimate stories from Tim Rice, Richard Branson, Cliff Richard, Bruce Dickinson, Mike Moran, Wayne Eagling, Zandra Rhodes and Susannah York -- this is the definitive biography of one of rock's greatest legends.

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    October 2, 2012
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    5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0749956089
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An outstanding biography . . . A fitting testament to the creative genius―DAILY MAIL

'The definitive book of one of rock's greatest legends . . . A great read'―Time Out

For the first time, the full amazing story of the most outrageous rock star ever―THE PEOPLE

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The definitive biography that has received outstanding acclaim from Queen and rock fans worldwide - now revised and updated.

Born Farrokh Bulsara on the island of Zanzibar, Freddie Mercury rose to worldwide stardom as the lead singer of Britain's biggest music act of all time. In this bestselling biography, Laura Jackson reveals the reality behind Queen's flamboyant frontman and lead singer, as she looks behind his unique brand of showmanship to discover who Freddie Mercury really was.

Featuring exclusive interviews with some of those closest to Freddie right up until his tragic death, original Queen members and many others, this is the definitive biography of one of rock's greatest legends.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Piatkus; Revised, Updated ed. edition (October 2, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0749956089
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0749956080
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Nat
5.0 out of 5 stars Freddie
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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Major Freddie fan so this book is a great read
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The Invisible Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, very informative.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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Book about the greatest rock singer….:)
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Dave M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read if You want to know how Freddie and the band all started.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019
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This book was very interesting. It was carefully researched and there was a lot of material describing Freddie's early life up to his death and all of the steps the band took to become one of the best all time bands out there. There was a few places that dragged a bit with all of the info. you were given and could have been shortened with ultimately the same understanding. But overall, if you want to know about Freddie Mercury, Queen, and their steps to rise to the top, this book should keep you interested to the end.
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cagy
5.0 out of 5 stars Freddie Mercury was a musicial genius
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
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I was not familiar with Freddie Mercury til the movie Bohemian Rhapsody came out. I had heard of Queen, but didn’t know anything about the group. The book tells it all. Very well written and informative. Freddie was a fascinating character and a true showman.
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Dooleygirl1
5.0 out of 5 stars If you're a Freddie Mercury fan, this book is for you.....
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
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Outstanding book. Cried at the end. Very touching. Yes Freddie lived a very active life behind closed doors and people viewed him as a bad person. He had a big heart for everyone. Sadly too many took advantage of his kindness. He kept his tenderness well hidden by his rough and ready performance. He truly was the "The Great Pretender. " Not to leave out he had alot of foresight into the music industry and was a brilliant musician. I wonder what he'd think of today's music.... Recommend this book to anyone who is a Freddie Mercury/Queen fan.
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Michael Storer
3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great facts
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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This book is hugely informative. Clearly carefully and deeply researched.

It is not a warm or emotional book. If you want to feel something about Freddie it is not the place to look.

If you want to know ... It's pretty good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What’s not to like if you like Queen?
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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This was interesting all the way thorough from beginning to end. I was so intrigued that it took me less than a day to read and I would reread many areas of the book that caught my interests. Very organized and the author really researched his life. You will definitely know more about Freddie and how he may have thought about his career and his relationships.
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QUIZ KID
4.0 out of 5 stars A powerful voice
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015
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If you are really interested in early English rock history this is an interesting read. So many people do not remember or appreciate what a performer and singing force Freddy was. This is a great chronicle of his life. It is written in an easy to read style. He was a heck of a force on stage. This book is best read along with viewing many of the Queen and Freddy Mercury videos.
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Karine788
5.0 out of 5 stars correct pour le prix
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2022
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abordable mais imprimé sur du papier mince de moindre qualité, ce que j'aime moins
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5.0 out of 5 stars correct pour le prix
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2022
abordable mais imprimé sur du papier mince de moindre qualité, ce que j'aime moins
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Thea Jessen Olesen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
Reviewed in Germany on June 20, 2019
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Arrived as promised, light paperback perfect for traveling.
I love Freddie Mercury and can't wait to reed this book on my next holiday:)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bien
Reviewed in Spain on January 16, 2019
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Genial.justo lo que buscaba. Tardo un poco en llegar
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soph
5.0 out of 5 stars rare and fare story of freddie for a change
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2018
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the only book about freddie mercury which is for a change fare and dignified. ive read all others and find only this book thzt is fair and void of temptation to concentrate on details of his sex life. the man was a unique musical legend with all exceptional gifts to create and run an empire. who cares what he did in his bedroom? this book to some extent addresses those. yet it still does notg fully approach those areas. we still need to know more about his busiess chaqllenges and how he succeeded. we need to know more about those who haunted him all the way. meanwhile this is the best of all thosd books around so far, well done
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jehangir bulsara
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on May 29, 2017
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