{"product_id":"george-michael-a-life-paperback","title":"George Michael: A Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Gavin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive Portrait of a Pop Revolutionary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore the superstars of today claimed their agency, George Michael fought for his.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was the golden boy of the MTV era who became a soulful rebel. From the sun-drenched pop of Wham! to the sophisticated, chart-topping heights of \u003ci\u003eFaith\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOlder\u003c\/i\u003e, George Michael didn't just dominate the airwaves--he redefined what it meant to be a global celebrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis intimate biography from acclaimed music biographer James Gavin explores the man behind the aviators, tracing his journey from a shy North London boy named Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou to a boundary-breaking icon who sold over 100 million albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this story matters now: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Price of Perfection: \u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into his legendary perfectionism and the high-stakes legal battle with Sony that changed the music industry forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdentity \u0026amp; Integrity: \u003c\/b\u003e An honest look at his struggle with fame, his courageous journey toward living authentically as a gay man, and his quiet, unparalleled generosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Musical Legacy: \u003c\/b\u003e Fresh insights into his songwriting process--how he blended funk, soul, and pop to create a timeless soundscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough extensive research and interviews, \u003ci\u003eGeorge Michael: A Life\u003c\/i\u003e captures the dualities of a man who was both a flamboyant showman and a deeply private soul. It is a celebratory, poignant, and essential read for anyone who has ever found solace in his lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I want to leave something as a writer...that will survive.\" --George Michael\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Gavin's engrossing biography of the singer takes the measure of a gifted, tragic, and infuriating man\" (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Gavin\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer and music biographer celebrated for his ability to peel back the layers of legendary, often complex icons. Known for his deep-dive research and cinematic storytelling, Gavin's work has been hailed by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e as \"probing,\" \"engrossing,\" and \"meticulously researched.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGeorge Michael: A Life, \u003c\/i\u003eGavin draws on hundreds of interviews with the singer's closest friends and colleagues to deliver the definitive portrait of a pop revolutionary. From the sun-drenched euphoria of \u003ci\u003eWham!\u003c\/i\u003e to the sophisticated, soulful depths of George Michael's solo career, Gavin explores the man behind the aviators--tracing his fierce battle for creative agency, his journey toward living authentically, and the private struggles that fueled his greatest songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGavin is the author of several high-profile biographies, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs That All There Is?: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTime Out New York\u003c\/i\u003e. A two-time winner of the ASCAP Deems Taylor-Virgil Thomson Award for excellence in music journalism, Gavin lives in New York City, where he continues to document the lives of the voices that shaped the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50451638354157,"sku":"9781419768354","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/george-michael-a-life-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}