Hero David Bowie - Lesley Ann Jones

Hero: David Bowie is an intimate 2016 biography by British music journalist Lesley-Ann Jones. Jones draws on her personal childhood connection to Bowie's hometown of Bromley and exclusive interviews to trace his journey from a troubled youth to a global rock legend.

The book explores the man behind the makeup, unpacking:

• The creation of his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.
• His turbulent marriage to Angie and his escape from drug addiction.
• His complex bond with his brother and close ties to T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan.