{"product_id":"freddie-mercury-biography-by-laura-jackson","title":"Freddie Mercury: The Biography | Laura Jackson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Freddie Mercury: The Biography by Laura Jackson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncover the vibrant reality behind rock history's most electrifying performer with \u003cem\u003eFreddie Mercury: The Biography\u003c\/em\u003e by acclaimed writer Laura Jackson. This bestselling biography, now fully revised and updated to align with the legacy of the hit film \u003cem\u003eBohemian Rhapsody\u003c\/em\u003e, looks directly past the spectacular showmanship to discover the authentic human being behind Queen's legendary lead singer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Key Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn Farrokh Bulsara on the isolated island of Zanzibar, Freddie Mercury undertook an extraordinary journey to achieve worldwide stardom as the voice of Britain's biggest music act of all time. This absorbing narrative charts his meteoric rise to fame, capturing the unmatched creative genius and theatrical brilliance that defined Queen’s historic catalog. Jackson fearlessly explores his public triumphs alongside the intriguing rock 'n' roll debauchery and private complexities that punctuated his career.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing exclusive, raw interviews with original Queen band members and the inner circle closest to Freddie up until his tragic passing, this chronicle delivers unprecedented biographical depth. The volume integrates intimate, rare stories from global icons including Sir Richard Branson, Sir Tim Rice, Bruce Dickinson, and Dame Zandra Rhodes—building a comprehensive, multi-layered portrait of a complex star who permanently redefined the limits of pop culture showmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freddie Mercury: The Biography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laura Jackson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780749956080\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover \/ Paperback (Piatkus Books Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Music Biography \/ Rock \u0026amp; Roll History \/ LGBTQ+ Icons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creative Genius, Rock Superstardom, Identity and Reinvention, Classic Rock Lore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Insider Interviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaded with fresh, firsthand accounts from direct contemporary peers, legendary musicians, and design icons who knew Freddie personally away from the cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Revised \u0026amp; Definitive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily updated to serve as the ultimate historical companion for rock enthusiasts seeking factual depth beyond standard music documentaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritically Acclaimed Prose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly praised by global media, with the \u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e calling it an \"outstanding biography\" and a fitting testament to a legendary creative force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51512816468283,"sku":"0749956089","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780749956080.jpg?v=1785349596","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/freddie-mercury-biography-by-laura-jackson","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}