The author's devotion and attention to detail is evident from the first page. I believe this is volume one, with good reason. Not only does the author bring together facts and untold stories, but also this book shares anecdotes from many other voices. All adding up to an elaborate picture of the music of an Era.

Of course, I've been a Bowie fan for years, but I think my first Bowie was Labyrinth (1986). Not surprisingly, that imagery sticks with me while I listen to Bowie's music. And it definitely plays a part in my reading of this book. It was interesting to see the Bowie I never knew!

I look forward to volume two.

David Bowie Rainbowman (1967-1980) is part 1 of Jerome Soligny's must-read definitive collection of Bowie's work and life. This volume covers releases from the debut self-titled "David Bowie" (1967) to "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)" (1980).

The album-titled chapters are extensively researched and accompanied by fascinating quotes from Bowie himself as well as interviews with his close ones and collaborators over the years. The author is clearly both knowledgeable and passionate about this topic, and the care he took to spare no details made this an eye-opening and entertaining read on the music industry at the time. For this reason it gets a bit technical at times, so the style may not work as well for you if you prefer a more story-driven biography.

Musicians, music aficionados and Bowie fans will definitely enjoy this volume!

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I've received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.