Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119607 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-04
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Synopsis
From 'girl-next-door' to Princess of Pop to ultimate dance diva, Kylie Minogue has transcended her soap opera roots to become one of the biggest icons in popular culture. Her stadium tours sell-out in a matter of minutes and her every move is documented by tabloid newspapers, magazines and broadsheets. Now, author Sean Smith looks behind the Kylie mythology to reveal the real woman. Just how has Kylie managed to survive for almost twenty years in the fickle world of pop? Who has helped her to become the most popular female icon of the new millennium? Who or what are the true loves of her life? And how have recent events affected the way we view this perennial pop princess? With a new introduction and new material on Kylie's courageous battle against breast cancer, KYLIE: THE BIOGRAPHY is a must have not only for Kylie fans but music enthusiasts everywhere.

From the Back Cover
The whole world, it seems, loves Kylie Minogue.

She has.....Seven UK number one singles, four number one albums, two Brit
awards and one Grammy. She has been voted Sexiest Body and Woman of the
Year...

Now, bestselling author Sean Smith looks behind the public image to reveal
the story of a complex woman who was never the 'girl next door'. He
describes her rise to the top, how she survived the minefield of the music
business and the heartbreak of many failed relationships and how she has
finally found true love and fought her greatest battle of all - against
breast cancer.

Her comeback is one of the most inspirational stories in the history of
popular music.

Kylie is a modern icon and everybody's favourite pop star.

About the Author
Sean Smith is one of the UK's leading celebrity biographers
whose books have been translated throughout the world. Since his
internationally acclaimed biography of JK Rowling he has turned his
attention to the world of pop icons beginning with Kylie Minogue. The
best-selling Robbie: The Biography was published in 2003 and praised for
being the book to get closest to the real Robbie Williams.

Customer Reviews

A wonderful version of her life
I'm not much of a Kylie fan and only got this book because it was a christmas present. I felt Sean Smith's version of Kylie's life gives a true picture of her rather than what she would give herself. I found I couldn't put this book down because her life is so intriging. She has been through so much and she is still top of the world. Well Done Kylie you have an aspirational life. Definite recommendation even if you don't like her

Excellent and Enjoyable
This is an excellent book and tells Kylie fans a lot about her and has some lovely photos included.

I found this enjoyable and interesting. Personally I love her music, she's a fantastic live performer as I found out on New Years Eve at Wembley, and a star who cares about her fans.

Within this book you find out about her family live, her early days, her singing career and much more.

It's a must read for all Kylie fans, as well as people who love reading biographies.