Gaga - Softcover

Morgan, Johnny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402788924 ISBN 13: 9781402788925

Publisher: Sterling, 2011

Synopsis

A book that's as eye-catching, over-the-top, and fabulous as Lady Gaga herself--now with 16 more fabulous pages showcasing the star's latest outfits, performances, and appearances!
The Grammy® Award-winning Lady Gaga has taken the world by storm, setting sales records and becoming a style icon. This lavish volume examines the Lady's history and phenomenal rise, her music and videos, and her unique look and chameleon-like nature. Chock-full of photos that capture Gaga from childhood through stardom, it also includes images of those who have influenced her style and an appraisal of her place in the pantheon of performance artists. Gaga is a must-have for the millions who love this very special performer and celebrity.

About this title

About the Author:

Johnny Morgan is the co-author of The Greatest Album Covers Ever and The Art of the LP. An editor, author, and journalist, he has contributed to a variety of popular music-based titles and written several music reference titles.

From Publishers Weekly:

Pop music writer Morgan (coauthor of The Art of the LP) presents more than 100 mesmerizing color photographs that trace the rise to fame of the charismatic, inventive singer-songwriter Lady Gaga. He begins with her childhood on Manhattan's Upper West Side, her study of classical piano, playing in clubs at age 16, and her enrollment at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts at 17, followed by her emergence on the New York music scene in 2005. Her debut album, The Fame (2008), sold more than 10 million copies worldwide by 2010. Morgan profiles precursors and influences, from Andy Warhol and British designer Alexander McQueen to David Bowie, Boy George, Grace Jones, and Australian performer Leigh Bowery. He details her frenzied concerts, innovative narrative videos, and wild wardrobe--all displayed in glossy, full-bleed color that makes this splendiferous oversize (9-in.×12-in.) volume a hip optic delight. Curiously, with dozens of imaginative images to choose from, the Elizabeth Mihaltse jacket design is muted, blurry, and lacks impact. Nevertheless, it's inevitable that thousands of "little monsters" (as she affectionately calls her fans) will wait in bookstore lines to googoo over Gaga. (Nov. 2) (c)
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About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1402788924
• ISBN 13: 9781402788925
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176