A Times Book of the Year An Uncut Magazine Book of the Year A Waterstones Music Book of the Year A Virgin Radio Book of the Year A Louder Book of the Year'Probably the best Bush book to date.'- Record CollectorKate Bush: the subject of murmured legend and one of the most idiosyncratic musicians of the modern era. Comprising fifty chapters or'visions',Running Up That Hill is a multi-faceted biography of this famously elusive figure,viewing her life and work from fresh and illuminating angles.Featuring details from the author's one-to-one conversations with Kate,as well as vignettes of her key songs,albums,videos and concerts,this artful,candid and often brutally funny portrait introduces the reader to the refreshingly real Kate Bush.Along the way,the narrative also includes vivid reconstructions of transformative moments in her career and insights from the friends and collaborators closest to Kate,including her photographer brother John Carder Bush and fellow artists David Gilmour,John Lydon and Youth.Running Up That Hill is a vibrant and comprehensive re-examination of Kate Bush and her many creative landmarks.
Publisher: Bonnier Books LtdISBN: 9781788707824Number of pages: 320Weight: 269 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm
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'Approaching its subject from inspired angles...probably the best Bush book to date''Running Up That Hill offers a range of new ways to appreciate the single-minded inspiration that it springs from''Funny and illuminating. A refreshing take on one of our most complex,gifted artists''A very beautiful book''An unconventional but insightful biography of the famously reclusive singer songwriter"'A great gift for a music fan''A comprehensive rejection of the caricatures that still cling stubbornly to the subject's name''(A) celebration of the famously elusive figure"'Even familiar stories or well-worn anecdotes come to life... Doyle imbues them with a freshness. A thoroughly enjoyable read.''The closest we've ever come to understanding the enigmatic,uncompromising Bush on page.'
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