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Hidden David Bowie: The Catalyst and The Geisha
Paperback
Publisher Price: $20.00
ISBN13: 9781066859702
Publisher: December Books UK
Published: Sep 1 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
There have been many books released about David Bowie but every now and again something unique and different comes along. This is that book. WHY?
A unique exploration of David Bowie as a total artist through the twin ideas of the Geisha and the Catalyst, combining exclusive material with an artist's perspective rather than a conventional biography.
Yes, David Bowie was a Geisha, who knew? Well, the author Russell C. Brennan did as David christened him the only other male Geisha (Japanese for multi-platform or Total artist) when they shared the same U.S management. The two Brixton boys were thick as thieves when it came to all things Japanese, alien and artistic, happily crossing between multiple creative disciplines
Russell gives us a unique insight into all parts of this almost secretive Bowie world.
But that's not all, as an established record producer he champions DB as one of the greatest record producers and catalysts as well, with only the insight another innovative, trend-setting record producer could bring to the table. 500 releases and counting, and a catalyst for over 100 other artists - Yes, Russ seems to have the right credentials down pat (but don't mention the awards)
Jonesy, as he was often called had many unique achievements accorded to him but one rarely mentioned is the Houdini of Pop. When an artist failed a record label would often drop them but DB would escape oblivion not once but five times. Yes, an unprecedented 5 different labels signed him after each flop before he finally got a hit. How did he manage this unique feat? This author looks to solve that mystery with his encyclopaedic knowledge of music history (which some of his other books will testify to). Not only does he bring that knowledge but that of a fellow struggling artist and songwriter who understands multiple things Bowie went through in order to make an impact.
In fact, their creative journeys proved uncannily similar, something the book explores in surprising depth.
David often said he wanted people to discover other artists through him and this book does just that. That particular rabbit hole now awaits you!
Bowie was ART. A work of art Sandii of Bowie's favourite Japanese band Sandii & the Sunsetz.
The book also features images and other content exclusive to this book.
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