Freddie Mercury is a man who needs no introduction. Queen are still globally famous, Freddie was the face of the band for 20 years and this lavish book celebrates him as one of the key players in the makeup of the influential British music scene. The great man's life is lovingly and painstakingly recounted in pictures and insightful text. Famed as an electric showman with no equal, there are beautiful images capturing the man in the moment through many stages of his colourful life.
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Twenty-one years after his demise, a joyous deluge to Freddie --Mojo
A beautifully presented book --Jer Bulsara
Mrs Bulsara is particularly keen on the new book, containing finely reproduced photographs of Freddie from the time he was six months old until shortly before his death ...Mrs Bulsara's face lights up as she tenderly turns the pages, putting the photographs in context and commenting, not always favourably, on his hair and clothes. --Telegraph
A lavish new book full of wonderful photographs, including several never-before seen images, that span the rock star's life --Telegraph
A beautifully presented book --Jer Bulsara
Mrs Bulsara is particularly keen on the new book, containing finely reproduced photographs of Freddie from the time he was six months old until shortly before his death ...Mrs Bulsara's face lights up as she tenderly turns the pages, putting the photographs in context and commenting, not always favourably, on his hair and clothes. --Telegraph
A lavish new book full of wonderful photographs, including several never-before seen images, that span the rock star's life --Telegraph
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If, like me, you're a fan, BE CAREFUL when buying this book.
The contents of this book have been released before, back in 2000, in the FM Solo Box Set by EMI.
It contains exactly the same photographs and text: it's simply a re-hash of a previous product.
The only "new" content is a foreword by Rhys Thomas and an interview CD, neither of which are worth the price alone.
The contents of this book have been released before, back in 2000, in the FM Solo Box Set by EMI.
It contains exactly the same photographs and text: it's simply a re-hash of a previous product.
The only "new" content is a foreword by Rhys Thomas and an interview CD, neither of which are worth the price alone.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book arrived today. Having looked through it, the presentation of the book is very good, the cover is a soft padded hardcover and looks impressive. The photos inside are all reproduced in good quality. The reason I have only awarded this 3 stars is if you are a Queen / Freddie fan and already have books such as Greatest Pics 1 and 2, Classic Queen, The Illustrated History etc, then you will have seen almost every photo in this book before. A handful were new, but not enough to justify a new book. So nice to have if your a big fan, but im not sure I will open it that often in the future.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Graham Hill
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I am a long time Queen fan and I bought this book in the belief that it contained a lot of images that were newly published and from hard to find sources. This was certainly the impression given by the Official Queen website and their teaser video prior to the official release.
When you get the book its big, it has a padded style cover and given the brilliant DVD that was also lauched recently as part of "the great pretender" package my expectations were high.
After a few biographical pages you are looking at a pictorial run through Freddie's life but sadly these are mostly made up of previously available shots of Freddie and mostly promotional picutures and screenshots of videos which would have accompanied singles releases. If you have the fantastic Freddie Box Set that came out in the late 90's you have the best part of this book. As an earlier reviewer rightly said the contents have been covered before in publications like Queen's Greatest Pix etc.
My advise - buy the Blu Ray or DVD and the Barcelona re-worked CD box set but give this a miss. The Queen cash machine is alive and well.
When you get the book its big, it has a padded style cover and given the brilliant DVD that was also lauched recently as part of "the great pretender" package my expectations were high.
After a few biographical pages you are looking at a pictorial run through Freddie's life but sadly these are mostly made up of previously available shots of Freddie and mostly promotional picutures and screenshots of videos which would have accompanied singles releases. If you have the fantastic Freddie Box Set that came out in the late 90's you have the best part of this book. As an earlier reviewer rightly said the contents have been covered before in publications like Queen's Greatest Pix etc.
My advise - buy the Blu Ray or DVD and the Barcelona re-worked CD box set but give this a miss. The Queen cash machine is alive and well.
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BRILLIANT BOOK
I love this book about Freddie Mercury, I have always loved Queens music and would never give this book up.
Published 1 month ago by karen green
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the great pretender
my husband is a huge fan and was so suprised to recieve this for christmas very reasonably priced too i thought
Published 1 month ago by Amanda
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brilliant book
the inclusion of a cd was a very nice surprise and enhanced the enjoyment of the book,a very good read and brought back great memories
Published 1 month ago by john collett
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Fabulous addition to my collection.
Most brilliant quality. Love it. Just what every Freddie Mercury fan wants and needs. Fantastic photography. CD just so cool .
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Deborah Keay
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Page inverted - a pain to read
Pages 13 to 24 inclusive are upside down. The book has been bound incorrectly. Poor show, despite the nice pictures.
Published 2 months ago by Richard
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Great book, but if you have Freddie Mercury Solo Collection Box...
Great book, but if you have Freddie Mercury Solo Collection Box (2000), it's the same... Anyway, it's a great book!
Published 2 months ago by Leo'82 B.R.
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The Best
Just like the man himself a true legend who i believe left more of a legacy than anyother singer he is greatly missed no one could ever replace him or do cover version of this one... Read more
Published 2 months ago by I always tell the truth
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Brilliant book
Bought the book as a gift for my brother and he loves it. Haven't read it myself as it was a gift request but I am told it has informative content and is an entertaining,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by mermaid
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A Great Addition to my Library
The photos are all brilliant and tell the story of Freddie Mercury's genius as a song writer and
consumate performer!
consumate performer!
Published 3 months ago by Betty B. Forsythe
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Christmas gift
I have never seen my dad so grateful for a Christmas present. He was literally speechless. Great item, great condition
Published 3 months ago by pia jensen
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