Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender
- ISBN-10
- 1787392589
- ISBN-13
- 9781787392588
- Series
- Freddie Mercury
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-03
- Publisher
- Carlton Books
- Authors
- Richard Gray, Seán O'Hagan
Description
Beloved for his unequalled showmanship, Freddie Mercury's death left the world mourning. This colorful, official volume, filled with rare images and insightful text, recounts all aspects of Mercury's colorful life. It follows his childhood in Zanzibar, his fame as Queen's lead singer, his solo career, and beyond. The photographs come from the private collections of his parents, bandmate Brian May, and many notable contemporary photographers.
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