Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic by Mark Blake
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The biography Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic by Mark Blake is not only an engaging read; it’s also visually well-designed with bright colors and good flow, incorporating a mix of photos, text and quotes. The vast majority of these quotes were spoken by Freddie Mercury throughout his career. They appear in a large cursive font that attracts the eye. Also attractive to the eye are the book’s bright colors, including several fades from pink to orange to yellow.
Each chapter begins with a handy timeline, detailing the events to be discussed in the chapter and when they occurred.
This book contains photographs of all sizes, including 2-page spreads, of Freddie and Queen dating from 1958 – 1991. All of the photos have captions, many of which begin with Queen song lyrics. Of particular interest is a full page print of Mick Rock’s iconic band photo for the Queen II album sleeve. The author has done a good job of collecting photos that capture the proud, flamboyant, one-of-a-kind spirit that is Freddie Mercury.
Author and music journalist Mark Blake grew up in the 70s and 80s listening to Queen and going to their shows. Blake bases the book’s contents on interviews with members of Queen, their friends, families and associates. Many of the interviews were conducted by the author himself. It’s a really good read; it pulls you in with its captivating stories and clever design theme. I had trouble putting it down.
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Each chapter begins with a handy timeline, detailing the events to be discussed in the chapter and when they occurred.
This book contains photographs of all sizes, including 2-page spreads, of Freddie and Queen dating from 1958 – 1991. All of the photos have captions, many of which begin with Queen song lyrics. Of particular interest is a full page print of Mick Rock’s iconic band photo for the Queen II album sleeve. The author has done a good job of collecting photos that capture the proud, flamboyant, one-of-a-kind spirit that is Freddie Mercury.
Author and music journalist Mark Blake grew up in the 70s and 80s listening to Queen and going to their shows. Blake bases the book’s contents on interviews with members of Queen, their friends, families and associates. Many of the interviews were conducted by the author himself. It’s a really good read; it pulls you in with its captivating stories and clever design theme. I had trouble putting it down.
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Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic Author: Mark Blake Publisher: Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Format: Hardcover Price: $34.99 (US) ISBN: 9781495030116 UPC: 888680079048 Width: 8.75″ Length: 11.25″ 224 pages |