Independent Book of the Month

"An excellent biography" - William Boyd

"A daring and clarifying exploration of Bowie's later career. Sensitive, humorous, and often very moving" - The Times

"A truly essential purchase, rich in critical review as well as personal story *****" - Classic Pop

"A captivating, entertaining, and enlightening read" - Classic Rock

A significant new biography of David Bowie, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his death, exploring the second half of his career from commercial failures to critical revival in the 21st century.

When David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69, the event prompted the largest public mourning event since Princess Diana thirty years earlier.

Twenty-five years earlier, Bowie seemed to be at the brink. His career in the 80s had become a slow decline into self-parody, his attempts to switch to hard rock had failed, and the musical art form he was known for was out of fashion. The White Duke needed a miracle not only to regain his place at the top of the rock scene but also to continue his career. And a miracle — a resurrection from the dead — is exactly what happened.

"Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie" is the first biography to tell the full and honest story of what happened between these two seemingly disparate points. With new and exclusive interviews with musicians, directors, and cultural figures who worked with Bowie throughout this period, "Lazarus" is the definitive reference to the previously neglected and intriguing second half of a great and distinguished career. A career that culminated with his last masterpiece, “Blackstar,” and his unprecedented stage exit as he passed into legend.

Pages: 400, Year of Publication: 0101, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm