Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie
$72.15
- Hardcover
400 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2026
Summary
An Independent Book of the Month
‘A superb biography’ William Boyd
‘(A) bold and enlightening exploration of Bowie’s later career. Sensitive, witty and often very affecting’ The Times
‘A genuine must buy, as rich in critical appraisal as it is in personal history *****’ Classic Pop
‘An engrossing, entertaining and informative read’ Classic Rock
When David Bowie died on 10 January 2016, aged 69, his death was greeted with the greatest di…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781917923446 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1917923449 |
| Author: | Alexander Larman |
| Publisher: | Putman Publishing |
| Imprint: | New Modern |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 596g |
| Dimensions: | 40mm x 164mm x 241mm |

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Critics Review
“Such an interesting and poignant study of the highs and lows of Bowie’s later career with its struggles and insecurity before he produced his final masterpiece, Blackstar” – Neil Tennant
“A professional biography of a multitudinous artist and a man of good humour, the book includes informative, sometimes very funny interviews with (Bowie’s) guitarist Reeves Gabrels, pianist Mike Garson and bassist Gail Ann-Dorsey. Elegant, unsparing but admiring” * Spectator U.S.A *
“Diligently researched, amusingly footnoted and by no means uncritical….Larman delves into all kinds of beguiling crannies” * Private Eye *
“Told with a fan’s eye but a critic’s judgement, Lazarus is essential reading: an early contender for music book of the year. 10/10” * The Mirror *
“A brilliant new book (that) charts his incredible reinvention” * Daily Express *
“An engrossing, entertaining and informative read 8/10” * Classic Rock *
“A superb book to remind us exactly how much he gave us and how much we continue to miss him” * God is in the TV Zine *
“(A) bold and enlightening exploration of Bowie’s later career. Sensitive, witty and often very affecting” * The Times
“A genuine must buy, as rich in critical appraisal as it is in personal history ****” * Classic Pop *
“A superb biography rich with insight and shrewd understanding. A captivating and fascinating
portrait of David Bowie emerges” – William Boyd
Alexander Larman
Alexander Larman is a bestselling writer, historian, literary editor of The Spectator World and regular contributor for The Telegraph, The Times, New Statesman, and many more.
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